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Cooking Classes

At Cooking Skills & Social, we believe the best memories are made around food. Our BYOB cooking classes combine hands-on culinary education with a relaxed, social atmosphere. Bring your favorite bottle and get ready to cook, learn, and connect!

Expert Instruction

Learn from experienced chefs who make complex techniques approachable and fun.

Fresh & Exclusive Ingredients

Ingredients from our partners at NEK Foods-

from seafood brought in from the fisherman to produce that the restaurants use.

BYOB Environment

Bring your favorite wine or beverage to enjoy while you cook and dine.

Social Experience

Meet new people, share stories, and enjoy a memorable evening of cooking together.

  • Krispy Korean Klucker (Chicken) and Spicy Korean Rice
    Krispy Korean Klucker (Chicken) and Spicy Korean Rice
    Wed, Jan 22
    Cooking Skills & Social
    Jan 22, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Cooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
    Jan 22, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Cooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
    All classes are BYOB!
  • Whiskey Classics: Timeless Cocktails You’ll Love
    Whiskey Classics: Timeless Cocktails You’ll Love
    Fri, Jan 24
    Cooking Skills & Social
    Jan 24, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Cooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
    Jan 24, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Cooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
    Whiskey, sweet vermouth required. All classes are BYOB. Must be 21+ to attend.
  • Sushi Late Night: Chef Special
    Sushi Late Night: Chef Special
    Fri, Jan 24
    Cooking Skills & Social
    Jan 24, 2025, 8:00 PM – Jan 25, 2025, 9:30 PM
    Cooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
    Jan 24, 2025, 8:00 PM – Jan 25, 2025, 9:30 PM
    Cooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
    All classes are BYOB!
  • Cajun Night
    Cajun Night
    Sat, Jan 25
    Cooking Skills & Social
    Jan 25, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Cooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
    Jan 25, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Cooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
    All classes are BYOB!
  • Curry: Thai Style
    Curry: Thai Style
    Tue, Jan 28
    Cooking Skills & Social
    Jan 28, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Cooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
    Jan 28, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Cooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
    Coconut Red Curry (mild) w/ Dessert All classes are BYOB
  • Chinese Dumplings: Three Ways!
    Chinese Dumplings: Three Ways!
    Thu, Jan 30
    Cooking Skills & Social
    Jan 30, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Cooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
    Jan 30, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Cooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
    All classes are BYOB!
  • Lunar New Year: Noodles
    Lunar New Year: Noodles
    Fri, Jan 31
    Cooking Skills & Social
    Jan 31, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Cooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
    Jan 31, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Cooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
    Chinese Noodles: Two Ways All classes are BYOB
  • Southern Style Brunch
    Southern Style Brunch
    Sat, Feb 01
    Cooking Skills & Social
    Feb 01, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Cooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
    Feb 01, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Cooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
    Fresh Shrimp and Grits All classes are BYOB
  • N.Y. Strip: Three Ways!
    N.Y. Strip: Three Ways!
    Thu, Feb 06
    Cooking Skills & Social
    Feb 06, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Cooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
    Feb 06, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Cooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
    Meat, Meat and more Meat! All classes are BYOB
  • Ramen: Two Ways!
    Ramen: Two Ways!
    Fri, Feb 07
    Cooking Skills & Social
    Feb 07, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Cooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
    Feb 07, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Cooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
    BBQ Tofu and Shiitake & Tare BBQ Chicken in Miso Broth All classes are BYOB
  • Baking Class: Cinnamon Rolls
    Baking Class: Cinnamon Rolls
    Sat, Feb 08
    Cooking Skills & Social
    Feb 08, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Cooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
    Feb 08, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Cooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
    All classes are BYOB
  • Seafood Paella & Calamari Starter
    Seafood Paella & Calamari Starter
    Sat, Feb 08
    Cooking Skills & Social
    Feb 08, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Cooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
    Feb 08, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Cooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
    Seafood Paella: Shrimp, Calamari and Mussels & a Crispy Calamari Starter All classes are BYOB
  • Late Night Sushi
    Late Night Sushi
    Sat, Feb 08
    Cooking Skills & Social
    Feb 08, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Cooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
    Feb 08, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Cooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
    Learn to roll your own sushi by our chef who studied the art in Japan All classes are BYOB
  • Pasta: Old School Italian
    Pasta: Old School Italian
    Mon, Feb 10
    Cooking Skills & Social
    Feb 10, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Cooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
    Feb 10, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Cooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
    White Wine and Pasta on the Chitarra All Classes are BYOB
  • Galentine's Day: Girls Night Out
    Galentine's Day: Girls Night Out
    Thu, Feb 13
    Cooking Skills & Social
    Feb 13, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Cooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
    Feb 13, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Cooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
    Warm up with enchiladas and besties! All classes are BYOB
  • Valentine's Day Dinner
    Valentine's Day Dinner
    Fri, Feb 14
    Cooking Skills & Social
    Feb 14, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Cooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
    Feb 14, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Cooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
    All classes are BYOB
  • Galentine's Day: Girls Night Out
    Galentine's Day: Girls Night Out
    Fri, Feb 14
    Cooking Skills & Social
    Feb 14, 2025, 8:45 PM – 10:15 PM
    Cooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
    Feb 14, 2025, 8:45 PM – 10:15 PM
    Cooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
    All classes are BYOB
  • Valentine's Brunch Special
    Valentine's Brunch Special
    Sat, Feb 15
    Cooking Skills & Social
    Feb 15, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Cooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
    Feb 15, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Cooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
    Crab Cakes appetizer with Mango Salsa & Chilaquiles and Salsa Verde for the main course All classes are BYOB
  • Lobster Roll: New England Style
    Lobster Roll: New England Style
    Sat, Feb 15
    Cooking Skills & Social
    Feb 15, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Cooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
    Feb 15, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Cooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
    Each roll comes with one whole lobster! All classes are BYOB
  • Short Rib & Pasta
    Short Rib & Pasta
    Tue, Feb 18
    Itasca
    Feb 18, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Itasca, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
    Feb 18, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Itasca, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
    Braised and Tossed: Pasta, Braised Short rib and cannoli! All classes are BYOB

Upcoming Classes

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I bring?
Just bring your favorite beverage! We provide all cooking equipment, ingredients, glassware, openers, ice and aprons.
Do I need cooking experience?
Not at all! Our classes are designed for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced home cooks.
What's your cancellation policy?
While we do not offer refunds, we provide the following transfer options:
  • Tickets may be transferred to another class within 60 days of the scheduled event
  • Transfers are limited to classes of equal or lesser value
  • No monetary refunds will be provided for transfers to lower-priced events
  • Transfers are not valid until confirmed and re-ticketed by Cooking Skills & Social

Ready to Join Us?

Book your class today or contact us for private events and corporate team building.

Review our Ticket & Refund Policy Here

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