Chicago’s culinary scene pulses with energy, offering aspiring home chefs and food enthusiasts a diverse array of cooking classes. From Wicker Park to Lincoln Park, passionate instructors are ready to transform kitchen novices into confident culinary creators.
Whether you’re craving Italian techniques at Tutore or seeking hands-on skills at The Chopping Block, Chicago’s cooking schools provide immersive experiences that go beyond basic recipes, connecting food lovers with professional expertise.
Discover Chicago’s top cooking classes right here!
Featured Cooking Classes in Near North Side
- Cooking Skills and Social (Itasca)
- Naveen's Cuisine (Chicago)
- Schoolhouse Kitchen + Studio (Chicago)
- Taste Buds Kitchen (Bannockburn)
- The Chopping Block (Chicago)
- The Cookery, Inc. (Chicago)
- Tutore Italian Cooking School (Chicago)
Cooking Skills and Social (Itasca)
What to Expect
BYOB interactive cooking workshops with Iron Chef-style challenges
Description
Hands-on cooking classes in Itasca where participants create complete menus under chef guidance. Interactive BYOB experiences blend culinary instruction with social interaction, offering everything from sushi workshops to themed cooking events. Chefs make cooking approachable through personalized, engaging instruction in a comfortable teaching kitchen.
Where: Itasca | More Info: Cooking Skills and Social
Schoolhouse Kitchen + Studio (Chicago)
What to Expect
Kid-focused culinary programming with multi-location accessibility
Description
Schoolhouse Kitchen + Studio offers hands-on culinary workshops for kids and families in Chicagoland, featuring after-school cooking classes, specialty parties, and summer camps that blend creative recipe exploration with skill-building culinary experiences.
Where: Chicago | More Info: Schoolhouse Kitchen + Studio
Taste Buds Kitchen (Bannockburn)
What to Expect
Multi-age culinary education center with comprehensive cooking programs
Description
Interactive cooking school offering hands-on culinary experiences for ages 2-99, featuring diverse classes including kids' summer camps, adult cooking workshops, family sessions, and private events. Their custom-designed kitchen studio provides inclusive programming with gluten-free and nut-free menu options, emphasizing skill-building and enjoyable learning environments.
Where: Bannockburn | More Info: Taste Buds Kitchen
The Chopping Block (Chicago)
What to Expect
Multi-format cooking instruction with professional chef guidance
Description
The Chopping Block offers intimate hands-on and demonstration cooking classes in Chicago, designed for home cooks passionate about culinary skills. Professional chef instructors guide students through diverse classes ranging from neighborhood-inspired recipes to international cuisine workshops, with a focus on practical techniques for busy lifestyles.
Where: Chicago | More Info: The Chopping Block
The Cookery, Inc. (Chicago)
What to Expect
Interactive cooking workshops with recipe kit takeaways
Description
Chicago-based culinary studio offering hands-on cooking classes covering diverse cuisines and skill levels. Interactive workshops teach techniques through demonstration and participant engagement, with options for recipe kits and take-home learning experiences.
Where: Chicago | More Info: The Cookery, Inc.
Tutore Italian Cooking School (Chicago)
What to Expect
Regional Italian cuisine techniques
Description
Chicago-based Italian cooking school offering hands-on culinary instruction with a focus on authentic regional techniques and dishes rarely found on standard restaurant menus. Classes explore traditional Italian cuisine through interactive, skill-building experiences in a professional kitchen setting.
Where: Chicago | More Info: Tutore Italian Cooking School