Hands-on cooking classes in Chicago that teach you something you will actually make again at home.

Classes worth booking

The Chopping Block ★ 4.4

American technique, knife skills, world cuisinesGroup: 16 max $80-150

The Chopping Block in Chicago is the Lincoln Square cooking school on Lincoln Avenue since 1997, with hands-on technique, knife-skills and visiting-chef.

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Eataly Chicago (Pasta School) ★ 4.1

Italian pasta, sauces, gelatoGroup: 20 max $95-150

Eataly Chicago in Chicago is the River North Italian market on East Ohio Street with a fourth-floor pasta school, hands-on Italian regional pasta and sauce.

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Kendall College Adult Culinary Classes ★ 4.2

Knife skills, French technique, baking, pastryGroup: Around 12 per class $95 to $175

Kendall College at National Louis University runs hands-on adult community classes from the Riverworks campus. Knife skills, French technique, baking and pastry sessions run as four-week courses or single workshops.

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Sur La Table Chicago Cooking Classes ★ 4.1

Pasta, sushi, dumplings, bread, regional cuisinesGroup: 16 max $89 to $135

Sur La Table at 900 N Michigan Ave in Streeterville runs a weekly schedule of hands-on cooking classes covering pasta, sushi, dumplings, breads and regional menus. Each class ends with a sit-down tasting.

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Publican Quality Bread (workshops) ★ 4.5

Sourdough, focaccia, viennoiserieGroup: 8 max $185

Publican Quality Bread in Chicago runs occasional small-group baking workshops on West Grand Avenue, with hands-on sourdough, focaccia and laminated-dough.

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