Master the Art of Cooking

Transform your culinary skills with our professional cooking classes, expert training programs, and personalized recipe development courses designed for all skill levels.

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About Cooking Authority

Your Trusted Culinary Education Partner

Cooking Authority has been transforming home cooks into culinary masters since 2015. Our comprehensive approach combines traditional cooking techniques with modern culinary innovations, ensuring students develop both foundational skills and contemporary expertise.

Founded by a team of professional chefs and culinary educators, we've helped over 2,500 students master their cooking skills through hands-on training, personalized instruction, and proven teaching methodologies. Our state-of-the-art kitchen facilities and expert instructors create an optimal learning environment for culinary excellence.

Whether you're a complete beginner looking to master basic techniques or an experienced cook seeking to refine advanced skills, our programs are designed to meet your unique learning goals and culinary aspirations.

Our mission is to make professional-level culinary education accessible, enjoyable, and transformative. We believe that great cooking is both an art and a science, and our structured approach helps students understand not just how to cook, but why techniques work and how to adapt them creatively.

Professional cooking instruction at Cooking Authority

Why Choose Cooking Authority

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Expert Instructors

Learn from professional chefs with decades of restaurant and culinary education experience. Our instructors bring real-world expertise and proven teaching methods to every class.

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Comprehensive Curriculum

Our structured programs cover everything from knife skills and basic techniques to advanced cooking methods and recipe development, ensuring complete culinary education.

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Professional Certification

Earn recognized culinary certificates that validate your skills and enhance your cooking credentials. Perfect for career advancement or personal achievement.

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Small Class Sizes

Maximum 8 students per class ensures personalized attention, individual feedback, and hands-on practice with every technique and recipe.

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Flexible Scheduling

Choose from morning, evening, and weekend classes designed to fit your schedule. We offer both intensive workshops and extended programs.

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100% Satisfaction Guarantee

We're confident in our training quality. If you're not completely satisfied with your first class, we'll provide a full refund within 30 days.

Our Training Programs

Basic cooking fundamentals class

Culinary Fundamentals

Master essential cooking techniques including knife skills, sautΓ©ing, roasting, braising, and sauce-making. Perfect for beginners or those looking to strengthen their foundation. This comprehensive 6-week program covers all basic cooking methods with hands-on practice.

Advanced culinary techniques workshop

Advanced Techniques

Elevate your skills with professional techniques including sous vide cooking, fermentation, advanced pastry methods, and molecular gastronomy basics. Designed for experienced cooks ready to master restaurant-level techniques.

Specialized cuisine cooking class

Specialty Cuisines

Explore authentic cooking styles from around the world including Italian, French, Asian, Mediterranean, and Latin American cuisines. Each course focuses on traditional techniques, authentic ingredients, and cultural context.

Professional baking and pastry course

Baking & Pastry

Master the art of baking with courses covering bread making, pastry techniques, cake decorating, and dessert presentation. Learn the science behind baking for consistent, professional results every time.

Private cooking lessons session

Private Lessons

Personalized one-on-one instruction tailored to your specific goals and skill level. Perfect for accelerated learning, special dietary needs, or preparing for culinary school or professional kitchen work.

Recipe development consultation

Recipe Development

Work with our chefs to create, test, and perfect your original recipes. Ideal for aspiring food bloggers, cookbook authors, or restaurant owners looking to develop signature dishes with professional guidance.

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Contact Information

πŸ“ 2847 N Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657, USA
πŸ•’ Mon-Fri: 9AM-8PM
Sat-Sun: 10AM-6PM