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These schools serve Des Plaines from nearby bases in towns including Chicago, Buffalo Grove and Glen Ellyn.
24 schools listed · 3 open 24/7 · 19 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
The 24 studios listed for Des Plaines, IL run cooking classes. Whether a class is hands-on or a demonstration, which cuisines it covers and how private bookings work all come from what each kitchen states itself.

The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 783 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (87%), professionalism (83%) and value (53%). 3 are open around the clock; 19 are open on Saturdays and 12 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 23 years. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 22 of the schools on this page; 21 publish a contact page; 19 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
Weekend dates appear at 19 of these 24 studios. Saturdays carry the longer sessions and the private group bookings, while weekday evenings tend to be the shorter themed classes aimed at people coming straight from work.