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General Cooking Classes in Chicago are rated 4.7 stars based on 186 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

• 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.

• 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.

• From Dough to Delicious Pasta Creations

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Hands-On Dumplings Around the World

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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!

• 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!

• Demo Cooking: Air Fryer

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

• Virtual Vacation: Trip to Thailand

  Sarah B. • December 5, 2020
  This class was awesome. The instructor was super knowledgeable on the topic and other areas of cooking as well. The food we made was delicious and the recipes were easy to follow.

• Knife Skills at 3 (Hands On)

  Susan S. • August 2, 2020
  Class was awesome! I learned so much. Would recommend to everyone!

• Knife Skills at 3 (Hands On)

  Anna K. • August 2, 2020
  Great class learned to hold and cut, slice, and dice correctly. Loved it. Also cut my nails to hold my hand, fingers in the correct position. Great experience.

• Virtual Cooking Demo: Lemon-Ricotta Cheesecake

  Dana C. • June 21, 2020
  It was a really good class. The recipe looked very easy to make and I can’t wait to make it!!

• Virtual Cooking Demo on the Patio: Cedar-Planked Salmon

  BK G. • May 31, 2020
  The chef was very good. He did a very good job of explaining all of the steps. I appreciated his easy-going teaching style. He provided very clear answers to our questions.

• Knife Skills

  Anonymous • February 6, 2020
  Wasn't sure if I really needed this class but ended up learning more than I thought I would. Great instruction, small class which allowed for questions and help, have already started using my new skills.

• Third Thursday: One+Done: Pie Crust (Hands On)

  Chris G. • January 17, 2020
  This class was exactly what I was looking for. The instructor was great. She communicated clearly and it was hands on for all participants. She took the time to answer all questions thoroughly and clearly. Frankly the best culinary class I have ever taken. Also she was very efficient with time. I am now confident in my pie crust abilities. From zero to confident in one hour! Wow! Now that's 5 Stars!!!!

• Hands-On Knife Skills

  Ryan W. • January 8, 2020
  I have really enjoyed this class and actually got to learn something. Giermo (sorry for incorrect spelling) was perfect

• Hands-On Knife Skills

  Josefina K. • January 8, 2020
  The best chef

• Sausage Making Experience

  Beth R. • January 5, 2020
  It was informative and fun at the same time.

• Hands-On Knife Skills

  Fred P. • November 20, 2019
  Small class with plenty of hands on.

• Hands-On Knife Skills

  Patricia N. • September 7, 2019
  Very patient and knowledgeable instructor. Would definitely take a class with Max again.

• Hands-On Knife Skills

  Anonymous • August 3, 2019
  Great class. The instructor was outstanding and the techniques she taught will make my cooking so much easier. Really liked that most of the class was devoted to hands on experience of practicing the knife skills she was teaching so that we could actual learn them. I highly recommend this class!

• Hands-On Knife Skills

  Vinnie G. • May 20, 2019
  Excellent class with mimosa.

• Flavor Dynamics

  Anonymous • May 11, 2019
  Very practical class with interesting information on improving flavor profiles. I highly highly recommend anything from the wonderful Chopping Block!

• Hands-On Knife Skills

  Eddie M. • April 24, 2019
  Instructor and TA were great! The class was extremely informative. Wish it was a bit longer, but alas, you offer more advanced classes. Thanks for the surprise breakfast scone as well!

• Lemon Lovers

  Shannon S. • April 14, 2019
  It was very very fun

• Lemon Lovers

  Kathryn L. • April 8, 2019
  I always have fun at the chopping block. This class was fun and everything was delicious!

• Sausage Making Experience

  Steve K. • April 7, 2019
  Well explained instructors made us feel comfortable and provided a lot of information.

• Eating Away the Winter Weight

  Bobbi M. • March 13, 2019
  JC was awesome! Will come again!

• Multi-Use Instant Cookers (Hands On)

  James K. • March 7, 2019
  Excellent class. Chef was very knowledgeable about Instant Cookers as well as other pressure cookers. She offered details that help understand the operation of each style of cooker and to differentiate them from one another. Everyone was encouraged to participate in the cooking experience and all the recipes were clear and easy to understand. The class was not only very informative, but also a lot of fun, with good interaction between the chef and those taking the class. There was a lot of information for those who are new to Instant Cookers as well as for those who have been using them for some time. I would highly recommend the class to anyone who is interested in cooking with pressure cookers.

• Multi-Use Instant Cookers (Hands On)

  Vicky K. • March 7, 2019
  The instructor (Kelly) was very friendly, informative and extremely knowledgeable about pressure cookers, both table-top and stove-top. She took the time to answer questions, go into further detail when needed, and to encourage hands-on participation. During the course of the class we prepared and/or taste tested 10 different pressure cooked foods - yogurt, chicken, stock, orange marmalade, rice, humus, polenta, risotto, vegetable sauce, and dolce le leche. We went to the class hoping to find out if pressure cooking was right for us and which would would serve us better, table-top or stove-top. We not only got our answer, but came away with a brand new 10 qt. pressure cooker! :)

• Basic Knife Skills: Meal Prep Made Easy

  Amy L. • February 28, 2019
  I consider myself an experienced home cook but still learned a lot, had a ton of fun and thoroughly enjoyed my meal. Thank you for the thoughtful preparation and instruction!

• Sausage Making Experience

  Paul K. • February 11, 2019
  Class gave me the knowledge I was looking for, with the ability to start to make my own sausage making at home. It was fun at the same time. Beer was good and so was the polish we ate.

• Hands-On Knife Skills

  Sarah M. • December 31, 2018
  Max was an excellent teacher! He was funny in his approachable teaching method while emphasizing the importance of safety and skills in the class. The class even motivated my husband to want to cook, which was my goal all along! I'm looking forward to using our new skills and to take more classes in the future!

• Flash Demo: Focus on Trofie al Pesto

  Anonymous • November 23, 2018
  Took a class once on Trofie and this refreshed me so I can make it again.

• Flash Demo: Focus on Trofie al Pesto

  Anonymous • November 23, 2018
  Had a wonderful time and thought the pasta was good

• Cooking Lab: The Art of Fermentation

  Helen J. • October 14, 2018
  I throughly enjoyed the class would love to do it again. I would also love it if you had a cheesecake class.

• Hands-On Knife Skills

  Christie H. • September 5, 2018
  Chef Ben was very patient and provided a lot of information in a fun way.

• Cooking Lab: Canning and Preserving Workshop

  Janice P. • September 3, 2018
  Loved the class! Learned tricks and tips, and all about water-bath canning. Lots of hands on activity and got to bring home sample jars of all we made! So we'll organized! Every question ask was answered! Our instructors were great!

• Hands-On Knife Skills

  Anonymous • July 3, 2018
  Instructor was great! Very smart and engaging. I would have loved to learn more on how to cut meat, chicken, fish, etc. We only learned how to cut veggies.

• Hands-On Knife Skills

  Nicole S. • June 17, 2018
  The Chopping Block did not disappoint. The expert chefs (Pete and Maggie) were informative, engaging and had fun with the class. All while we learned valuable information that can be applied to our time in the kitchen. My daughter and I enjoyed our Knife Skills class and we are looking forward to scheduling another, different class to continue the fun and learning! Thank you.

• Hands-On Knife Skills

  Anonymous • June 6, 2018
  This was my third class at The Chopping Block and Lisa was the best instructor I’ve had yet, knowledgeable, funny and patient, demonstrating something repeatedly (in my instance, how to cut the foot and planks out of carrots) if it helps you comprehend a concept. But while Lisa is a very good teacher, every instructor and staff person I’ve so far encountered at this school has been exceptionally polite and goes out of their way to be helpful. I highly recommend taking a class here.

• Culinary Certificate:Fundamentals of Cooking Techniques

  Royal L • April 2, 2018
  This review is for the Taste of Kendall Culinary Intensive "Fundamentals of Cooking Techniques" course. It is six weeks, every Saturday for about 5 hours a session. I took this class back in the fall and it was taught by one of Kendall's chef-instructors, and he seemed to be a true veteran with a lot of experience in the kitchen. This program is not well-known because it is new but I thought it was a pretty good crash-course to being taught some extremely useful kitchen skills in a professional setting. The class had a variety of topics that one might learn in their first or second year of culinary school...these were just very abridged lessons. There was lots of focus on knife skills, of course, but also kitchen safety, sanitation, and organization which I thought was great material to learn. I also liked that stock making was taught, as well as learning how to break down a bird (chicken in this case) and a fish. Lastly, of course, we did some actual cooking... searing, broiling, roasting, and braising. I really learned a lot in this class and appreciated the attention and feedback that the chef was able to give us because the class was small (three people in this case).

• Culinary Certificate:Fundamentals of Cooking Techniques

  Alex E • April 2, 2018
  Best Culinary School in Chicago!