Italian Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago
Italy is home to amazing architecture, arts and culture. It’s also known for its delectable dishes which are often the focal point of family gatherings. Join expert chefs in Downtown Chicago for a tour of Italy’s finest foods in an Italian cooking class. You’ll learn how to perfectly roast vegetables and create mouthwatering sauces, make fresh pasta and create Italian staples like caprese and antipasto platters, pizza and more. Head to Downtown Chicago for a taste of Italy today!
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Italian Fresh From the Garden
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft a garden-fresh meal with Italian flavors. Explore how delicious fresh Italian food can be in this immersive cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to turn garden-fresh ingredients into a meal. Learn the techniques to make a herby farfalle from scratch paired with a refreshing salad. Practice your...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Mother's Day
Springtime Italian Dinner Party
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Impress your family and friends with a menu full of delicious Italian inspired dishes. In this practical cooking class, you’ll learn some fundamentals of Italian cuisine as you prepare farfalle pasta from scratch, adding herbs to the dough for a vibrant twist, as well as a deliciously fresh and vibrant salad with...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Homemade Pasta Methodology
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Discover the culinary magic of making your own homemade pasta and ravioli fillings from scratch. This insightful cooking class with Chef Janet is your guide to homemade ravioli prepared by hand. You'll create this timeless Italian dish surrounded by a selection of sides for a meal filled with exciting Old World...
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Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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Mother's Day
Chicken Dinner Sicilian Style
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Impress your friends and family with this Italian inspired feast. Infuse your next dinner party with a taste of Sicilian sunshine thanks to this engaging cooking class. Working alongside a pro chef, you’ll produce a whole menu of Italian classics, beginning with Chicken Piccata served with asparagus, truffles and...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Mediterranean Steakhouse - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Your favorite steakhouse flavors with a bit of a Mediterranean twist. Explore the flavors of the Mediterranean in this date night cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you Italian recipes and techniques for a luxurious steak dinner. You'll learn the art of pan roasting to make a steak Florentine and homemade...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Team Building Activity
Making Pizza by Hand
$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Come together with your team to prepare artisan pizza completely from scratch. Eaten throughout the world, pizza enjoys a level of popularity rivaled by few foods. Despite its ubiquity, however, pizza made entirely from scratch remains a rare treat for most people.
In this team building cooking class, Chef Andy...
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Chef Andy
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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Steak Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Add a fresh spin to date night with a fun class to share. The perfect cooking class to share with the one you love, this Italian-themed culinary adventure will give you a menu you can recreate at home. Kick things off with your own handmade pasta and pan-roasted steak, before moving on to a deliciously rich hazelnut...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Pasta From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
You'll never want to make pasta from a box after making it from scratch. Learn how easy making your pasta is in this cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to turn flour, water, eggs and salt into dough. You'll also learn the techniques to knead and shape the dough into pappardelle and tortellini. Then,...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Team Building Activity
Forging Fresh Pasta
$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Learn how to craft a complete pasta meal in this incredible team building experience! There is nothing quite like fresh, homemade pasta, and this team building class is perfect for any group looking to connect over the creation and enjoyment of a good pasta-centric meal.
You and your team will be immersed in all...
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Chef Andy
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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Mother's Day
Ticket to Tuscan Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Grab a gourmet getaway to the bold flavors of Tuscany. Get into the holiday spirit with a cooking class devoted to al fresco dining. In this session, you’ll be shown how to perfectly grill a chicken, infuse it with the rich flavors of lemon and rosemary and serve it alongside broccolini. Plus, you’ll end the meal...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Italian Countryside Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy a rustic meal filled with Italian flavors! Craft a romantic meal for two in this immersive cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to craft rustic Italian flavors with authentic techniques. You'll grill chicken under a brick and make a creamy risotto. Plus, make a sweet wine-infused dessert topped...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Beginner Pasta Making
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to create your own versions of Italian favorites with this pasta masterclass. You’re guaranteed to never have to buy pasta again thanks to this fun, practical cooking class. Step-by-step, you’ll be taught to make pasta dough, before rolling and shaping two iconic pastas, pappardelle and tortellini. You’ll...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Covid-19 Precautions
These are the precautions your Chef will be taking for your experience:
chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.