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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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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Tuscan Temptations - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Travel to the kitchen for an intimate evening of culinary craft and dining enchantment. Take your romantic encounters in delicious new directions with a date night cooking class where Tuscan cuisine rules the menu. Every dish is a prime Italian creation, from the Florentine pan-roasted steak and handcrafted pasta to...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Steakhouse in Tuscany - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a steakhouse-style menu with your sweetheart inspired by classic Tuscan flavors. This hands-on cooking class celebrates the timeless romance of Tuscany with a decadent gourmet menu. You’ll learn to pan-roast steak enhanced with capers, arugula and Parmesan cheese. Handcraft crunchy bruschetta with olive...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Rustic Italian Goes Gourmet
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate signature Italian flavors in a decadent five-star meal. Traditional Italian flavors get an upscale makeover in this hands-on cooking class. Follow the chef as you learn tips for preparing pork chops with fragrant sage and parsley pesto. Roast potatoes in duck fat to amp up the flavor and practice shaving...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Romantic Tuscany - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Infuse your next date night with a hint of l’amore with a Tuscan culinary session. Create some kitchen magic with an Italian-inspired cooking class for two. You’ll learn how to put a unique spin on Tuscan classics, starting with pan-roasted steak served with hand-made pasta (which is tortellini easy and fun to...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Italian With a Rustic Touch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Come down to Earth with an elegantly earthy meal that merges farm and field. Set your table with something special in an interactive cooking class that makes the most of rustic Italian tradition. From brick-seared rosemary chicken to creamy, authentic risotto to chocolate panna cotta, every dish is a tribute to the...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Grilled Italian Fare
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Fire up the grill to craft a vibrant Italian menu perfect for dining al fresco. This hands-on cooking class combines classic Italian ingredients with the signature flavors of the grill. Follow along with an expert chef as you sear spicy chicken diavola and char fresh asparagus brightened with capers and lemon. Toast...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Timeless Flavors of Italy
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Transport your taste buds to Italy with recipes featuring signature regional flavors. In this interactive cooking class, you’ll explore staple ingredients in Italian cuisine while expanding your culinary skills. Elevate hearty pork chops with herby pesto and roast potatoes in duck fat and rosemary. You’ll shave...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Team Building Activity
Making Pizza by Hand
$159
Team Building Activity
$159
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 or Resident Chef
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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Team Building Activity
Forging Fresh Pasta
$159
Team Building Activity
$159
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 or Resident Chef
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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CHEF’S PLACE
Grilled Italian Fare
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Fire up the grill to craft a vibrant Italian menu perfect for dining al fresco. This hands-on cooking class combines classic Italian ingredients with the signature flavors of the grill. Follow along with an expert chef as you sear spicy chicken diavola and char fresh asparagus brightened with capers and lemon. Toast...
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Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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CHEF’S PLACE
Timeless Flavors of Italy
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Transport your taste buds to Italy with recipes featuring signature regional flavors. In this interactive cooking class, you’ll explore staple ingredients in Italian cuisine while expanding your culinary skills. Elevate hearty pork chops with herby pesto and roast potatoes in duck fat and rosemary. You’ll shave...
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Verified Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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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.