Chicago (West Ridge)
5.0
(243 reviews)

Chef Paco

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Chef Paco
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Food Safety Certified
243 Reviews
Chef Paco has been honing his culinary skills in the kitchens of many iconic Chicago restaurants as well as using his creative talents working for two of Chicago's most prominent catering companies. Chef Paco’s upscale restaurant and catering experiences paired with his international work experiences in Italy, Mexico, and Romania are all woven together in his incredible cooking classes that you won’t want to miss!
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Modern Brasserie

$89
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$89
Elevate mealtime with classic French techniques. In this interactive cooking class, you’ll learn timeless methods for infusing meals with French finesse. Follow along with the chef as you prepare strip steak with tangy whole-grain mustard sauce and dress fresh haricots verts salad with homemade shallot vinaigrette....
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Next Date: Tue, Jul 1st at 7:00PM
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Gourmet Brasserie Fare

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate everything that makes French food so distinctive with a sumptuous brasserie supper. Make your own brasserie menu at home thanks to this insightful French-inspired cooking class. Start by searing steak and using the pan juices to make a dynamic sauce featuring wholegrain mustard. Add haricot verts on the...
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4.7
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Next Date: Tue, Jul 1st at 7:00PM
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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
4.4
42 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Wed, Jul 2nd at 7:00PM
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Romance Inspired Menu

$99 each
Private Chef Meal
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Delight your senses with a three-course romance-inspired menu of ingredients connected to love. Enjoy a captivating meal with the ones you love in this intimate private chef meal with Chef Jane. This three-course feast includes crispy and flavorful chicken breast atop creamy polenta bathed in wine-infused French...
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Luxury Experience
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Savor an incredible seven-course feast created expressly for your enjoyment. This luxury private chef meal is a platinum-level dining moment that's sure to dazzle you and your guests. Let top-rated Chef Andy immerse your senses in a one-of-a-kind epicurean banquet featuring seven sumptuous courses crafted by...
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5.0
370 Reviews
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Next Date: Thu, Aug 14th & other times
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From deep-dish pizza to handcrafted cocktails, experience Chicago’s culinary scene in full flavor. Elevate your Chicago food tour with a carefully crafted drink upgrade designed to enhance every bite. These local libations bring a fresh dimension to the city’s iconic flavors and vibrant culinary culture. Sip on...
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Travel through the historic city and indulge in delicious, iconic meals. Experience Chicago’s vibrant culture and culinary heritage on this food tour that celebrates iconic architecture and classic local flavors. From the grand Harold Washington Library to beloved neighborhood eats, dive into the city’s rich...
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Essential Chicago Eats

$79
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Journey through historic Chicago on this weekend food tour, enjoying the best bites along the way. Spend the weekend sampling Chicago’s signature dishes on a weekend food tour blending history, architecture and cuisine. Explore the city’s famous landmarks while indulging in its culinary treasures. Treat your...
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Next Date: Sat, Jul 5th at 11:30AM & other times
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Great for Groups of 14-30

Classic Sushi 101

$159
Team Building Activity
$159
Learn authentic techniques for creating your own sushi specialties with your team. Let Chef Alejandro demonstrate his modern methods for preparing sushi with artful culinary flair in this hands-on team building class. You'll get the inside scoop on his creative process, a fusion of traditional recipes and contemporary...
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Classic Latin-Inspired Tacos

$159
Team Building Activity
$159
Take your team out of their comfort zone with this culinary team-focused experience. Join Chef Andy for this team building cooking class where your crew will gather outside of the office and collaborate on handcrafting a three-course menus with tacos as the featured dish. After enjoying elote cups with warm queso,...
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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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370 Reviews
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Pappardelle Pasta From Scratch

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$39/Person
Get ready to learn how to prepare a traditional Italian pappardelle bolognese right at home. During this virtual cooking class with Chef Angela-Michelle, you will learn how to make fresh pappardelle pasta (without a pasta machine!) completely from scratch in the comfort of your own kitchen. You will also learn how to...
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4.9
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Chef Paco's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 243 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Paco

Bradley F.

Bradley

11/22/23
Chef Paco was great and thought us some really useful techniques for making ravioli. His kitchen was spacious and inviting. Great experience and would recommended to anyone!
11/22/23
Jeanne G.

Jeanne

11/20/23
Chef Paco was fantastic! Our team loved his personality, interaction with team, communication and overall ability to teach us how to make great pizza! We look forward to our next outing with Chef Paco in early 2024!
11/20/23
Maggie R.

Maggie

11/16/23
Chef Paco is incredible! The experience, and food blew us out of the water. 10/10 recommend, the event was so seamless and Paco and his team took care of everything. We will definitely be back!
11/16/23