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None of these schools is based in St. Charles; they work from towns including Chicago (33 mi), Elgin (8 mi) and Glen Ellyn (13 mi).
24 schools listed · 3 open 24/7 · 18 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
The 24 studios listed for St. Charles, 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 744 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (85%), quality (85%) and value (56%). 3 are open around the clock; 18 are open on Saturdays and 11 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; 18 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
Weekend dates appear at 18 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.
- “My daughter loves the class! Always comes home with simple and delicious recipes with easy to find and kid friendly ingredients.” — from a review of Icook After School
- “Awesome experience - I highly recommend! Laura does an amazing job of teaching the kids real-life cooking skills in a safe and controlled environment.” — from a review of Oui Chef
- “Whether you are an experienced cook or a novice, you take away great tips, recipes and a belly full of the fabulous meal prepared in class.” — from a review of Marcel's Culinary Experience
- “My favorite parts was definitely, learning to make cinnamon apple crumble pie :) The instructor was very patient and also provided an email list so we would be able to get all these recipes and make them on our own.” — from a review of The Social Table
- “The recipes are tasty and she’s learning a great skill to become more confident and independent in the kitchen.” — from a review of Icook After School
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
