Schoolhouse Kitchen + Studio – Portage Park

Schoolhouse Kitchen + Studio is a welcoming community cooking school that offers hands-on culinary experiences for children, families, and adults across three Chicago-area locations in Wicker Park, Oak Park, and Portage Park. The school provides a diverse range of programming designed to inspire a lifelong love of cooking and baking through creative, fun recipes.

Classes at Schoolhouse Kitchen + Studio focus on building confidence in the kitchen while exploring foods from around the world, baking delicious treats, and learning essential cooking techniques. The curriculum incorporates lessons in culture, economics, food systems, math, science, and art, making each recipe an educational adventure. The school’s talented instructors guide students through recipes from start to finish in a relaxed, playful environment.

The studio offers weekly after-school cooking classes including bakeshop and passport cooking programs for ages 5-11. Day off school camps provide creative breaks when school is out, including winter break, spring break, and comprehensive summer cooking camps. Birthday parties and private events can be customized with themes like cake decorating, homemade donuts, pasta making, or pizza with dessert. The school also partners with schools and community groups through their Mobile Kitchen Project, bringing hands-on culinary programming directly to communities across the Chicago area.

With spacious kitchens featuring modern decor and natural light, Schoolhouse Kitchen + Studio provides a safe space for children to explore using all their senses, develop creativity, try new foods, make friends, and get off screens. The school accepts kids of all skill levels and dietary needs, with a particular focus on helping picky eaters and those with food allergies discover the joy of cooking.