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Build Real Skills. Create Meals Worth Sharing.

From weeknight meals to dinner parties, we help you cook with confidence. Explore hands-on classes, immersive boot camps, and deliciously different private events - all led by professional chefs and made to match your goals.

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Build skills, try new techniques, and cook something delicious - no matter where you're starting from.

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Deepen your kitchen knowledge with hands-on training that’s structured, challenging, and seriously fun.

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Host an engaging, hands-on cooking experience your team, friends, or family will actually rave about.

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Shake, stir, and sip your way through interactive classes led by our expert sommeliers and mixologists.

Give the Gift of Cooking

Go From “What’s for Dinner?” to “Watch This!”
Cook with Real Confidence

Whether you’re just getting started in the kitchen or looking to refine your skills, our expert-led classes focus on real techniques you’ll actually use. Learn to trust your instincts, understand flavor, and cook with ease in a relaxed, supportive environment that turns uncertainty into confidence - one dish at a time.

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A Taste of Ireland in 2026

Journey with us to Ireland’s breathtaking southern coast for a culinary experience rooted in tradition, hospitality, and hands-on learning. This immersive eight-day trip features time at the legendary Ballymaloe Cookery School, visits with local producers, seafood workshops on the Wild Atlantic Way, and unforgettable meals that showcase Ireland’s vibrant food culture. Limited spots available for June 2026.

Why Home Cooks Keep Coming Back

Decades of Teaching Chicago How to Cook - And Making It Fun Every Step of the Way

With nearly three decades of culinary education under our belts, The Chopping Block has helped thousands of home cooks gain confidence in the kitchen. Our professional chefs know how to break down skills, share secrets, and make cooking approachable, no matter your experience level. Experience why we are Chicago’s premiere recreational cooking school for yourself!

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From beginner basics to advanced skills, our wide range of classes makes it easy to explore, learn, and love every moment you spend in the kitchen.

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