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Cooking Classes in Chicago are rated 4.6 stars based on 1,022 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

• Demonstration Baking: Challah Making and Shaping

  Michael S. • August 17, 2026
  Excellent class from a knowledgeable baker. Exceeded my expectation as I'm hard of hearing and she wore a device so I was able to hear the demonstration. Pick up some good information for different challah shapes.

• Hands-On Knife Skills

  Anonymous • July 9, 2026
  The class was great! Learned a lot of skills that I’m looking forward to trying at home.

• How to Bake Bread

  Michael S. • June 10, 2026
  Excellent space. Great instruction by Chef David and his outstanding assistant Alexi. They were very accommodating and helpful to make sure I was successful due to my hearing issues. Exceeded my expectations.

• Hands-On Knife Skills

  Anonymous • May 6, 2026
  I really appreciate the quality and detailed knowledge. Hands-on is always better, and that is what I received. Watching videos online is fine, but it is nothing like an instructor correcting your form and technique in person. If you want to make sure you have your technique done correctly, then I recommend this class. The chefs were very helpful. You can take your chopped veggies home, and they offer student discounts if you want to purchase kitchen items. A bench scraper is a lifesaver while working in your kitchen, too.

• Vegan Chinese Takeout Favorites

  Allen L. • April 6, 2026
  Chef Andy was friendly, approachable, interactive in her teaching style, very knowledgeable and eager to share her cooking experience and knowledge with us. She was non-judgmental about the skills and knowledge and questions asked by us. The food was delicious. The only suggestion would be to provide the recipes at the beginning so we could follow along and take notes as we went. Overall a fabulous experience and I would definitely take another class from Chef Andy!

• Sushi Rolling for Beginners

  Matthew H. • March 27, 2026
  This course is run by Chef Franco of Franco Sushi. He is an excellent teacher, and he is very prompt with communication before and after the class. This would be an ideal class for a date night as well, since he can run it as a private class for 2 people.

• Valentine’s Handmade Pasta for 2 Guests (BYOB)

  Anonymous • February 17, 2026
  It was very fun

• From Dough to Delicious Pasta Creations

  Anonymous • December 28, 2025
  Chef Koko was delightful! We had a great time.

• Sushi Adventures

  Gary C. • December 25, 2025
  We had a great time. Chef Coco was really knowledgable and we learned how to make sushi. We have already bought supplies to try it at home!

• A Taste of Italy for 2 Guests (BYOB)

  Anonymous • October 14, 2025
  I had an amazing time at A Taste of Italy (BYOB)! The staff was warm, welcoming, and made the whole experience so much fun. The class itself was really well run, and I’d definitely recommend it for a night out with friends or a date. In terms of the food, it leaned more toward Americanized Italian cooking than traditional Italian, so if you’re looking for truly authentic regional dishes, just set your expectations accordingly. That said, everything we made was delicious, approachable, and easy to replicate at home. Overall, a great experience — fun, interactive, and the team behind it really made it special.

• Hands-On Pasta and Gnocchi Workshop

  Christian R. • September 10, 2025
  I went to the pasta-making class at The Chopping Block in Lincoln Square on Tuesday, September 2nd, and it was honestly one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. This class was a birthday gift for me (probably the best gift I’ve ever gotten), and it made for not only a super fun birthday outing but also a great date night with my partner. This was my first cooking class ever, and as someone who already loves cooking at home, I was blown away by how fun and hands-on it was. Chef Alexi was fantastic—she explained everything clearly, from rolling and cutting fettuccine to filling ravioli, and even the details of cooking the pasta just right. She was patient, thorough, and always ready to answer questions. Plus, there were other chefs walking around to offer help whenever anyone needed it, which made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. We cooked a lot of food—and even had enough to take home afterward, which was such a treat. Overall, I couldn’t have asked for a better way to spend my birthday. I left with full hands (and a full stomach), new cooking skills, and some really great memories. If you’re looking for something fun, interactive, and delicious, I can’t recommend The Chopping Block enough.

• Vegan Chinese Takeout Favorites

  Austin W. • June 2, 2025
  Poko was fantastic ! So much fun and so well facilitated.

• Mixology 102: Sophisticated and Complex Cocktails

  Bridget C. • April 12, 2025
  i loved this course. the instructor was very informative and entertaining! definitely would recommend. please market these courses more!

• Charcuterie Board + Tiramisu + Wine

  Michael C. • March 21, 2025
  Class was awesome!! We took the charcuterie class. 12/22/24. Mollie walked us through the tiramisu with us putting the finishing touches on our own. James was very knowledgeable and demonstrated how to make a mostarda and chicken liver pate. In the end we ate this food and was all absolutely delicious! They made the class very fun with lots of laughs and learned a lot. Will definitely be taking another class in the future.

• Essential Mixology Bartending

  Mariah G. • March 12, 2025
  Great instructor and information! Will be back!

• Hands On Beer Brewing for Two

  Danielle L. • February 12, 2025
  This was so much fun!! We learned so much and got to make our own Belgium beer. Hands on and informational. I’d recommend this course to anyone

• Hands-On Savoring Sicily

  Leah J. • February 12, 2025
  We had so much fun and learned a lot! The chefs were so great and we are so excited to try the recipes at home! Thanks a million - we will be back.

• Cooking & Queens! Pasta Night!

  Anonymous • February 12, 2025
  Great class. Food and entertainment was great.

• Hands-On Build a Better Grain Bowl

  Michael L. • January 8, 2025
  Staff was warm, informative, and accepting - including those of us with no skills. Food was great. Definitely useful and applicable lessons learned.

• Pizza Making

  Anonymous • November 8, 2024
  The instructors are incredibly helpful and passionate about their craft. It was really awesome! They love to share their knowledge and answered every question we asked. I loved this course!

• Hands-On Artisanal Breads Boot Camp

  Shirley M. • October 22, 2024
  The instructors were great and answered EVERY question. Can't wait to take another class!

• Hands-On Seafood on the Grill

  Anonymous • August 5, 2024
  This was such a fabulous class! Chef Trevor and Chef David were phenomenal. They provided amazing extra tips throughout the experience. They made the class fun and we were able to learn how to grill fish. Simple recipes, easy techniques, amazing results. I would HIGHLY recommend this class!

• The Art of Sausage Making

  Dan F. • April 30, 2024
  Great class just what I was looking for answered all my questions.

• Hands-On Gluten-Free Baking and Pastry

  Tina P. • April 16, 2024
  The instructor was wonderful and I would love to take another class with her. Her directions were clear and very helpful. She also filled in with so much related information I actually took notes! Enjoyed her sense f humor. Please send her thanks. Tina

• Hands-On Dumplings Around the World

  Kristen S. • March 29, 2024
  LOVE!! I went by myself, met awesome people, had a blast - coming back!!

• War and Wine: Grand Cru of Wine

  Barb W. • February 25, 2024
  Entertaining. Super informative! Fun and well paced! Would recommend to wine and history lovers as well as non-lovers who want to learn and come away with a new appreciation!

• Hands-On Knife Skills

  Jill R. • January 21, 2024
  Great course, great instructors. Very informative and very fun.

• Hands-On Knife Skills

  Peter L. • January 14, 2024
  Well done. Chef Tony led the class, supported by Chef Lisa and Chef David. It was a helpful, insightful class, even for a seasoned home cook. Lots of focus on technique with personal input from the roaming chefs.

• 3-Hour Essential Mixology Class

  Traci P. • January 8, 2024
  Putting us behind the bar to create our drinks was a perfect way to practice our bartending skills. I loved the experience this class provided and the hands-on approach format!

• Hands-On Knife Skills

  Daria K. • August 14, 2023
  The Knife Skills course exceeded our expectations! We learned so much and can't wait to be back for another class, as this one was so informative and fun. We highly recommend the course by Chef Trevor!

• Hands-On Knife Skills

  Marc H. • August 5, 2023
  I learned a great deal in this knife skills class. Our instructor, David, obviously is a very talented chef. He did a great job sharing his encyclopedic knowledge about kitchen knives and demonstrating to the class how to handle the knife and use it appropriately and safely.

• Spanish Wine and Tapas Pairing

  Anonymous • July 8, 2023
  Love the instructor’s energy and enthusiasm! Well paced and contextualized with relevant history! Definitely recommend!

• Hands-On Knife Skills

  Biff P. • June 2, 2023
  Great class! The instructors were patient, knowledgeable and friendly.

• Hands-On Knife Skills

  Nina Y. • March 24, 2023
  It was a very useful, practical, fun, and informational class. I loved learning a broad overview of different knives commonly found in a home kitchen. Moreover, the practice of skillfully and safely cutting/dicing/slicing and holding the vegetables, was immensely helpful. Such a great class and a life skill everyone should learn!

• Essential Mixology Bartending

  Virginia R. • January 30, 2023
  Very informative and the instructor made it fun. We will attend more in the future

• Essential Mixology Bartending

  Craig R. • January 30, 2023
  Very informative and the instructor made it fun

• Hands-On Sparkling Cocktails

  Tara B. • November 19, 2022
  Loved it! Had a blast! Can’t wait for another! Christophe was so knowledgeable and funny!

• Mixology 102: Sophisticated and Complex Cocktails

  Anonymous • November 7, 2022
  Great Class! Instructor was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Wide variety of cocktails and recipes, liked the experimenting part. Will definitely look at taking more classes like this!

• Indian Lentils Dishes

  Lisa W. • September 26, 2022
  Delicious and fun! The instructor and owner is so knowledgable about vegan and vegatarian Indian dishes and the health benefits of each ingredient. This is my 2nd course with her and I plan to attend more.

• Indian Lentils Dishes

  Anonymous • September 19, 2022
  Such a great class, learned a lot and the food was amazing! Highly recommend. Great energy.

• Cooking with Indian Masala

  Jack F. • September 15, 2022
  I went to the “ Masala” class with my brother-in-law, an accomplished cook. I am trying to improve my skills since having more time after retirement, and we both loved the class. We love Indian food, so why not learn how to make it at home!? The teacher is an absolutely lovely, gentle, generous woman who let a beginner begin and whose enjoyment and knowledge of cooking her favorites shone through in the class. Right after I bought some okra and prepared it with her recipe to the delight of my family. And, of course, myself. I hope a lot of folks will take advantage of this fantastic opportunity!

• Wine Tasting: Becoming a Wine Connoisseur

  Lisa W. • September 15, 2022
  My husband and I took this course as a special date night and LOVED it! It was fun, informative, engaging, and delicious! We learned a lot about wines and the instructor was extremely knowledgeable about all the different wines from around the world and was able to answer every question asked during the tasting and smelling.

• Hands-On Knife Skills

  Kayla W. • September 9, 2022
  The Knife Skills class was great! The instructor was helpful and personable; his instruction was clear, precise, and based on professional expertise. Good pace. Hands-on. Lots of practice during the class. My husband and I left the class with improved knife skills, baggies full of chopped veggies to be used in a provided recipe, and all 20 of our fingers!

• Hands-On Vegan Desserts

  Jae W. • August 29, 2022
  I took the vegan desserts course here and it was a wonderful experience. Unlike other "hands-on" cooking studios, I learned a lot in this class and was able to actually BE hands-on with the ingredients. The instructors were patient, knowledgeable, and most importantly, were very open about the fact that we were all learning some new things together. It's a shame there weren't more folks in the class, I'd love to do more vegan cooking classes!

• Argentine Grill on the Patio

  Anonymous • August 19, 2022
  One of the best cooking classes I have been to. Chef Lisa gave great pointers along the way.

• Old World Chicago Pizza

  Liana W. • June 9, 2022
  I learned a lot about ingredients and pizza-making techniques. Chef Michelina gave good instructions and demonstrated how to knead dough, which was helpful. I had a great time and highly recommend this class.

• Tavern Style Pizza at Home

  beverly d. • April 26, 2022
  I had a great time with my friend in this class. Instructor and support staff were engaging, fun and nice. The class was informative and my pizza turned out to be delicious. I would recommend this to anyone considering it.

• Demo Cooking: French Cocktail Snacks

  Joanne G. • February 21, 2022
  Our instructor was fantastic. Knowledgeable, entertaining and personable. All the recipes were great too and i cant wait to try them at home.

• Wine Making for Two

  Anonymous • January 30, 2022
  The instructor, Greg, was amazing! Funny, informative, and helpful. We really enjoyed the class and we’re looking forward to our wine bottling!

• Demo Cooking: Air Fryer

  Linda M. • January 23, 2022
  Great class! Emily is knowledgeable and engaging. I would highly recommend her classes!