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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!
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.
We usually pair 2 people together for each cooking station. If you are coming with a group and would like to be seated together please call or email us at the time of reservation to best accommodate you. Thank you!
Upcoming Classes
Friday Night Sushi! 4 Rolls, 4 Fish, 4 You!May 22, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMCooking Skills & Social Cooking Classes, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
$39 Summer Brunch: Stuffed Croissants & Lava CakeMay 23, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PMCooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
$49 SALMON THREE WAYS: Scottish salmon in three dishesMay 23, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM CDTCooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
Family Night: Calzones & Zeppole!May 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMCooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
$49 Mediterranean Night: Mussels & SeabassMay 27, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMCooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
Friday Night: All About Gnocchi!May 29, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMCooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
Summer BBQ: Short Rib & BrisketMay 30, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMCooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
4 Sushi Rolls & A Roll-licking Good Time!Jun 05, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMCooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
Saturday Night: Short Rib, Gnocchi & CannoliJun 06, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMCooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
Family Night: Fresh Dough Spaghetti Style & Mozarella SaladJun 07, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMCooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
Sushi 101: Start Rollin! Two Rolls & O-NigiriMembership OfferJun 09, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMCooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
Authentic Korean Beef (Bulgogi) & DumplingsJun 12, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMCooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
Three Fish, Four Rolls, Sushi NightJun 13, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PMCooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
Skewers 101: Meats, Veggies & Everything On a StickMembership OfferJun 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMCooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
Surf & Turf Date NightJun 18, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMCooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
Friday Night: Risotto, Scallops, & Pasta with Pesto, & Amaretto Cannoli!Jun 19, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMCooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
Pizza Sunday: Two Pizzas & ZeppoleJun 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMCooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
Dough 101: Pasta & Pizza!Membership OfferJun 23, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMCooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
Krispy Korean Klucker (Chicken) and Spicy Korean RiceJun 26, 2026, 6:30 PMCooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
Date Night: Surf & TurfJun 27, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMCooking Skills & Social, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
All ages welcome. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent at all times.
All dietary restrictions must be addressed at the time of reservation.
All classes are BYOB.
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:
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48 hour notice must be given to the class you cannot attend.
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Tickets may be transferred to another class within 60 days of the scheduled event
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Transfers are limited to classes of equal or lesser value
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No monetary refunds will be provided for transfers to lower-priced events
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Transfers are not valid until confirmed and re-ticketed by Cooking Skills & Social
Review our Ticket & Refund Policy Here
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