Cooking Classes in Chicago

Discover traditional European recipes in this interactive gourmet cooking class. Chef Rakhi will guide you through the classic techniques for building a full menu from scratch. Begin with a palate-cleansing roasted beet and carrot salad involving Gorgonzola cheese and walnuts. Craft a classic and hearty chicken pot pie pastry with chicken and béchamel. Learn to prepare a side dish of herb-roasted potatoes. Finish with a Parisian-style vanilla bean crème...

This kid-friendly cooking class is perfect for little hands to learn new culinary skills. Instructor Chef Alejandro is an expert in creating fun recipes and guiding young chefs through new techniques.The kids will learn to make a healthy and refreshing seaweed salad with fresh crab. They’ll also learn to roll their very own classic California sushi rolls with crab, cucumber and avocado. For dessert, little chefs will love building ice cream sandwiches by...

Chef Andy makes sushi-making accessible in this hands-on cooking class. You'll learn fundamental knife skills for slicing sushi, how to create a tight sushi roll and tips for pairing flavors. You'll explore different kinds of sushi such as popular maki rolls as well as simple yet mouthwatering nigiri and sashimi. For dessert, you'll enjoy a refreshing dish of fresh fruit with honey and togarashi, a spicy Japanese spice blend. MENUMaki SushiWith salmon, spi...

Explore the flavors trending on TikTok in this hands-on cooking class. Under the guidance of Chef Jen, add a new twist to cucumber salad and deviled eggs.The class begins by making an Asian cucumber salad. Whip up a sauce with seasoned vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce and brown sugar to drizzle over chopped Persian cucumbers for a refreshing and healthy appetizer. Next, put a twist on classic deviled eggs using hard-boiled eggs with a filling of mayonnaise,...

In this hands-on cooking class, discover how to create your own delicious sushi rolls. Chef Janet will teach you traditional techniques as you combine fresh ingredients with favorite recipes for unforgettable rolls. Craft a smoked salmon roll with refreshing mango, a shrimp roll with creamy avocado and a traditional favorite: the California roll. You’ll also create a fresh surimi roll to add to your selection. Skip takeout and invite your friends to this...

Allow world-class Chef Rakhi to guide you through a scrumptious Chinese cooking class. Learn the techniques for perfecting fried rice with shrimp and vegetables. Create a kicking classic Kung pao chicken involving chicken, vegetables and peanuts with a side of stir-fried fresh, local, seasonal vegetables. Design a delectable dessert of honey sesame sticks with flour, honey and sesame. Bring home your newfound recipes and hone skills to impress your friends...

This is an awesome kid-friendly cooking class designed to get future foodies involved with making their own meals. Anyway, what kid doesn’t love a pizza party? In this hands-on class, they get to create their own pizza menu to serve and enjoy. First, Chef Andy will guide young participants in making homemade pizza dough, teaching them hands-on rolling and kneading techniques. Then, they’ll use the dough to make their own customizable pies with their fa...

Explore a whole new array of plant-forward Tex-Mex flavors in this exciting hands-on cooking class with Chef Rakhi. With her expert guidance, you'll discover an array of tastes and textures that lie beyond your most familiar favorites. You'll begin by smashing some baby potatoes with a spicy kick of crema to accompany them. For the main course, make some homemade flour tortillas with tasty black beans and spinach filling. Wrap it up to make a hearty vegeta...

Add homemade sushi to your home cooking line-up with this in-person cooking class from Chef Janet. She'll introduce you to knifing, rice preparation and ingredient selections for making an array of enticing rolls in your own kitchen. Discover the professional methods for slicing your sushi ingredients with precision and create can't-miss sushi rice to cradle your delicious fillings. Then, learn the art of the wrap as you assemble a classic California roll...

Learn authentic Mexican cooking techniques to prepare delicious, made-from-scratch recipes in this cooking class with Chef Andy. First, you'll learn to make flour tortillas from scratch. Chef Andy's recipe is tender and chewy, and he'll share his secrets for creating perfect flour tortillas from scratch. Then you'll fill those fresh tortillas with your choice of meat or vegetables. You'll also learn to make creamy, spicy elote corn and finish off the meal...

Explore the aromatic flavors of India through plant-based cuisine in this immersive cooking class. Chef Rakhi will teach you the recipes and techniques for classic Indian dishes using vegan ingredients. First, learn how to make pooris, a deep-fried bread, from scratch. Then, transform chickpeas into chole, a spicy curry. Next, make aloo gobi using cauliflower and potatoes and flavored with aromatic spices. Finish by making gajar halwa using almond milk and...

Level up your taco night game in this hands-on Mexican cooking class with Chef Janet! You'll learn to make authentic-tasting tacos from scratch that are sure to rival those from your favorite taqueria. Chef Janet will teach you to mix up a traditional masa harina dough and the techniques behind hand-forming your own rustic tortillas. From there, you'll prep, sauté and season the proteins and veggies of your choice to make a spicy filling with a hint of li...