Transform your passion for cooking into professional skills with our comprehensive culinary courses. Learn from expert chefs through hands-on classes, online tutorials, and specialized techniques that will elevate your cooking to restaurant quality.
Founded in 2018 by renowned chef Marcus Thompson, CookWise has established itself as the premier destination for culinary education in Chicago. With over 15 years of experience in Michelin-starred restaurants, Chef Thompson created CookWise to make professional cooking techniques accessible to aspiring chefs and passionate home cooks alike.
Our state-of-the-art teaching kitchen features professional-grade equipment and intimate class sizes that ensure personalized attention. We've successfully trained over 2,500 students, with many going on to open their own restaurants or advance their culinary careers.
At CookWise, we believe cooking is both an art and a science. Our curriculum combines traditional techniques with modern innovations, focusing on fundamental skills, knife work, flavor development, and presentation. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine advanced techniques, our expert instructors will guide you every step of the way.
Comprehensive 12-week program covering knife skills, cooking techniques, menu planning, and kitchen management. Perfect for aspiring professional chefs.
8-week course designed for home cooks wanting to elevate their skills. Learn essential techniques, meal planning, and impressive dinner party dishes.
Master the art of bread making, pastry techniques, and dessert creation. From sourdough to complex pastries, become a confident baker.
Explore world flavors with specialized courses in Italian, French, Asian, and Mexican cuisines. Learn authentic techniques and traditional recipes.
Learn from home with our interactive online platform. Live streaming classes with ingredient delivery and personalized feedback from instructors.
Corporate team building, birthday parties, and special celebrations. Customized cooking experiences for groups of 6-20 people.
Learn from professionally trained chefs with restaurant experience
Maximum 8 students per class for personalized attention
Receive professional certificates recognized by culinary industry
Train on commercial-grade kitchen equipment and tools
Access to recipe database and continued learning materials
Career guidance and connections to restaurant partners
