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Cooking Class - Al Fresco Italian Flavors in Northern Suburbs
With Chef Eric
4.8 (89 Reviews)
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Bake Gourmet French Macarons
- Sat, Aug 15 • 9:00 AM +More Dates
- 1 to 16 guests
- 2-course meal
- Chicago (Streeterville)
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$89 PER PERSON
all-inclusive: 2-hour class, 4-course meal.
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Chef Eric began his culinary climb as a kitchen assistant, garnering real-world experience through the grocery and food service industries. His natural talent and passion for cuisine led him into the world of food prep, with a focus on the authentic flavors of East Asia. Helping others elevate their kitchen skills allowed Chef Eric to discover his joy for teaching and assuring his students that even mistakes can be meaningful.
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Taught 20,350+ guests on Cozymeal
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Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.
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WHAT YOU’LL DO
Get set to master Italy’s most iconic summer flavors.
If you’re craving the cuisine of sunny Italy, this cooking class will show you how to prepare it in your home kitchen. With a world-class chef as your guide, you’ll prepare dishes that capture the essence of Italian cuisine, harnessing authentic ingredients to make recipes like polenta bites with arugula pesto and grilled marinated steak with salsa verde. You’ll even learn to make an Italian dessert — a light, refreshing and oh-so-delicious lemon mascarpone gelato.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
This class is suitable for ages 14+ with an adult present. Children under 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Class price is per person.
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For public cooking classes, menu changes cannot be made. For private events, most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request.
Adjustments cannot be made during the event.
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About This Experience
Guests
1 to 16 people
INCLUDES
4-course meal + all ingredients
Location
Chicago (Streeterville)
Venue
At the chef’s place
DURATION
2 hours
CONTACT
For larger partiesor private events, contact service@cozymeal.com or 800-369-0157.
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Cancel or reschedule your reservation up to 48 hours before the event
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WHY GUESTS LOVE THIS CLASS
- Beginner-friendly with clear, step-by-step guidance
- Learn real cooking techniques you can confidently use at home
Your CHEF
Verified Chef
Chef Eric began his culinary climb as a kitchen assistant, garnering real-world experience through the grocery and food service industries. His natural talent and passion for cuisine led him into the world of food prep, with a focus on the authentic flavors of East Asia. Helping others elevate their kitchen skills allowed Chef Eric to discover his joy for teaching and assuring his students that even mistakes can be meaningful.
Chef Highlights
Taught 20,350+ guests on Cozymeal
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(Exact location will be provided after booking)
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Verified guest reviews for other classes with Chef Eric
Celine K.
Booked the class Mother's Day Sweets - Family Fun with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
We cooked strawberry shortcake, lemon bars and chocolate cupcakes. Chef Eric made it fun, easy and delicious!
Sandra Vazquez .
Booked the class Fabulous Croissants with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
Chef Eric was enthusiastic, charismatic, and incredibly supportive throughout the class. Chef stepped in exactly when needed and shared quick, helpful tips that made preparing the dish so much easier. Both dishes were absolutely delicious — but the Roasted Leek and Gruyère Croissant was truly top tier! I’m already looking forward to booking another class in the near future.
Mariana Macias .
Booked the class Fabulous Croissants with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
Will completely recommend this class and looking forward signing up for future classes.
Robbe W.
Booked the class A Delectable Dim Sum Feast with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
It was an amazing experience! We left feeling very proud of what we prepared.
Samantha C.
Booked the class Modern Specialty Croissants with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
Chris was the chef that taught us how to make our breakfast and made the experience very memorable. Very professional and kind.
Brian L.
Booked the class Knife Skills Booster with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
Learning knife skills from Chef Eric has been very enlightening for me to hone in on my skills the safe way. TY Chef
Connor J.
Booked the class Little Italy at Home with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
Had a great time learning to make delicious Italian comfort food. Chef Eric is really engaging and supportive. I really appreciate the wealth of cooking knowledge and tips he shared throughout; it gives me a great starting point and things to look out for when I try it at home.
Megan H.
Booked the class Savoring Shared Success with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
Eric and his team were fantastic! They were thorough, friendly, and gave us great tips for cooking the wonderful steak dinner we chose. The facility was clean and beautiful - an overall great experience. We scheduled a team building event with them, I would definitely recommend this for work events or friend get togethers!
aileen g.
Booked the class Spain on Your Plate with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
awesome
James M.
Booked the class Wholesome Spring Flavors with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
Wonderful experience and would do it again!
Nicole H.
Booked the class Wholesome Spring Flavors with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
We learned how to Cook rosemary chicken, kale salad, and a lemon tarte. The class was extremely engaging and delicious! Would definitely recommend and am planning on returning soon.
Kelsey L.
Booked the class Naples Pizza Essentials with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
He was very entertaining. We cooked a salad pizza and meatballs. I wish we could’ve made our own dough and the sorbet but I’m sure he had to do that for time purposes other than that it was a great class.
Harrison C.
Booked the class Discover Handmade Bread with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
Great focaccia
Patrick S.
Booked the class Elegant Italian Dinner - Date Night with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
During our cooking class, my girlfriend Nadia and I cooked chicken saltimboca, salad, polenta, crostini, and tiramisu. All of the food was delicious, and I really enjoyed how involved we were able to be in the cooking process. I learned a lot of fun and helpful tricks like different ways to cut produce and how to pan-sear food properly. Chef Eric was walking around the kitchen, but it was a resident chef, Mimi, that lead the group for the majority of the class. The only thing is I wish that we had some appetizer or snack to eat before the end of the class because it was such a long process to make all of the food, but I understand that would be difficult with cleanliness. Thanks for a great night!
Matt M.
Booked the class Classic Italian Comfort Food with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
We did the classic Italian Comfort Food and chef Eric was great! Super engaging and helpful with a bunch of great tips!
Melisa T.
Booked the class Savoring Shared Success with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
Rave reviews from my team about our experience with Chef Eric and his assistants. Top notch experience and delicious food!
Tom M.
Booked the class Savoring Shared Success with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
Great time!
Jay Ramos .
Booked the class Savoring Shared Success with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
Amazing experience
Lindsey S.
Booked the class Perfect Pasta Workshop with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
Chef Eric and team were so fun and helpful. Great class environment and we learned a ton. Definitely making plans to come back for another class in the future!
Darlene Folliard .
Booked the class French Classics Masterclass with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
Chef Eric was a patience and knowledgeable teacher. The Class was well structured and an easy relax environment to learn. Was an enjoyable afternoon - highly recommend this class and this Chef
Anne F.
Booked the class French Classics Masterclass with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
We had so much fun learning and cooking with Eric. He’s so skilled and knowledgeable. I’ve been cooking for a long time but from the moment we started I learned tips and tricks that were new to me and my friends. Thank you for fun afternoon!
susan t.
Booked the class Savoring Shared Success with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
Team had a great time. Would like to receive the recipes for what we made. Thanks!
laura b.
Booked the class Croissant Craze with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
Chef Eric was a fantastic host & chef. He has a great energy as well as comprehensive knowledge & expertise. It was a pleasure to be in his class & we hope to try another one!
Theresa F.
Booked the class Bakery-Worthy Pastries with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
Chef Eric is fantastic! He's knowledgeable, charismatic, patient and super supportive. He made me feel like a A+ student in class. It was very easy to follow his instructions and he is a very pleasant teacher overall. I will be looking for more classes with chef Eric! And of course everything was delicious!
Mark S.
Booked the class Savoring Shared Success with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
Chef Nick and his team were knowledgeable and attentive for our staff event last week and made a last-minute accommodation for a vegetarian entree. Bravo!
Helen W.
Booked the class Bake the Rainbow with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
Chef Eric was well versed in the making of macaroons--how to troubleshoot and avoid disaster. They turned out quite tasty!
Dean Ewing .
Booked the class Rustic Italiano Favorites with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
Chef Mimi and Jonathan were amazing! We had a great time
Ronni J.
Booked the class Fresh Pasta at Home with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
We had an amazing time during our pasta making class! It was a lot of fun, the instructions were easy and the food turned out amazing. Mimi, Jonathan and Robert were all very friendly, knowledgable and helpful throughout the entire class. I would definitely recommend and can't wait to book another class with them!
Unique W.
Booked the class Intro to Sushi Making with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
Chef Eric is an amazingly skilled professional who appears to be extremely passionate, knowledgeable, and informative about food. He made me and my best friend feel very comfortable and we left with a new found love for sushi! Definitely excited to take more classes!!
Rick A.
Booked the class Pie Dough Creations with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
This class was outstanding!! Heather made the class very hands-on; she showed me a few new cooking tricks, which I greatly appreciated; the 3 items were delicious, which I will make again; and she made the class lots of fun. But most of all I feel much more comfortable in making the perfect pie crust! I will definitely take more classes. Thank you.
Kayla O.
Booked the class Savoring the Flavors of France with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
Great class
Randi H.
Booked the class Dim Sum Dinner with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
The class was well organized, informative and a lot of fun!
Lydia R.
Booked the class Italy in Spring with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
Hi It was chef Mimi. She’s great. She told us that we will get the receipes. Can you please share them with me?
Kevin F.
Booked the class Bake Like the French with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
Great work by the whole team - it was an enjoyable experience for all ages (note that Chef Eric was not the one running this but the chef who did was also very kind / helpful)
Batu O.
Booked the class Spain on Your Plate with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
Fantastic experience, Chef Eric was great!
Marcia R.
Booked the class Experience Global Street Food with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
I thoroughly enjoyed this class!
Farrin A.
Booked the class Summer Grill Masterclass with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
Overall great experience! The recipe was really delicious, better than I expected. The instructor made the ice cream and I was hoping that we’d learn that part - as I knew how to cook everything else. A good time nonetheless!
Ellen F.
Booked the class Global Donut Delights with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
Fun experience and wonderful instruction! Thank you Chef Eric!
Alex W.
Booked the class Surf ‘n’ Turf - Date Night with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
Great class!! Very instructive and fun!
Derek P.
Booked the class Romantic Tuscany - Date Night with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
Great class and well organized, food turned out perfect!
Booked the class Surf ‘n’ Turf - Date Night with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
Class was fun and we made new friends. Would love to do this again
Amanda M.
Booked the class Rustic Italiano Favorites with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
Chef Eric was AMAZING!!! He was such a great instructor and has such an infectious personality!! His charisma + skill made our experience very much worth it!!!
Maria Baez .
Booked the class Italian Trattoria - Date Night with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
Great time! Highly recommend!
Lillian D.
Booked the class Make Pasta Together - Family Fun with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
Had a BLAST!! Chef Eric was amazing! Bought as a Father's Day gift... didn't think he would enjoy as much as he did... even my tween said he had fun (thats says a lot)!!!! Will be booking more classes soon! Thanks Chef and team!
Victor B.
Booked the class Italian Trattoria - Date Night with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
We had a great time.
Jeff Y.
Booked the class Savory Latin Dishes - Date Night with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
Mimi created an amazing, informative and fun environment for all. Highly recommend! How do I get a copy of recipes for dishes created?
Shannon W.
Booked the class Mediterranean Steakhouse - Date Night with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
Mimi was amazing! She did a wonderful job of interacting with the class and explaining each step of the meal to ensure our success! The food was delicious and we can’t wait for our next class!
Ferran M.
Booked the class Italian Countryside Dinner - Date Night with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
Excelent
Mike M.
Booked the class Mediterranean Steakhouse - Date Night with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
It was great! Instructor had so many helpful tips beyond the dish. Such a good experience!
Shae O.
Booked the class Tantalizing Thai with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
Fun experience! Great food!
David K.
Booked the class Elevated Chophouse with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
Great team event! Venue was great, instructions were easy, and dinner was delicious. Thanks Chef Mimi and crew Johnathan and Robert!
Barbara L.
Booked the class The Art of Mediterranean Cuisine with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
We enjoyed it!
Nick S.
Booked the class Chianti Adventure - Date Night with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
The food was delicious and Chef Eric made it a very fun evening!
Lydia S.
Booked the class The Basics of Pasta Making with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
Me and my partner had so much fun in this class. Chef Eric was very informative and made the class so fun and enjoyable. We will be returning!
Abrawham H.
Booked the class All-American Donut Delights with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
It was a fun and interactive experience. Definitely would recommend and come back too!
Alejandra .
Booked the class The Basics of Pasta Making with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
The experience was great. The Chef is amazing and his coworkers too.
Evan C.
Booked the class Thai Culinary Mastery with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
Food was delicious. Eric is a top tier instructor and chef. Very knowledgeable and great sense of humor.
Amit K.
Booked the class The Basics of Pasta Making with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
Food was delicious and cooking was a blast.
Melissa S.
Booked the class Valentine’s Day Sweets - Family Fun with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
Great experience and our Chef had a wealth of experience and knowledge! We absolutely adored her! Highly recommend!
Booked the class Essential Sushi Secrets with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
My wife Christine and I went there for our first cooking class together. We had a great time, learned a lot, and certainly are going there again!
Kira G.
Booked the class Thai Culinary Mastery with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
Very friendly and made good food. Was with the resident who seemed a bit newer but very sweet. Enjoyed the location!
Lori F.
Booked the class French Macaron Artistry with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
Very good but I didn't get any of the recipes including the more preferable Italian butter cream.
Michelle B.
Booked the class Pâtisserie-Ready Croissants with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
I had a great time. This was a perfect hands-on course.
Annette B.
Booked the class Simple Indian Cooking with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
Best was the delicious meal and the kitchen environment. The teaching was uninspiring and very impersonal. I couldn't remember all the cutting techniques when they were presented in one swoop. I had trouble putting the naan dough into the small slit in the hot oven. Why not pull the tray out all the way.
Rich S.
Booked the class Thai Cuisine for Couples with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
instructor (not Eric) was great, except she talked way too fast. Biggest complaint is that the dishes were all far too salty. This wasn’t because of salt we added, but because of the premixed items provided to us. It’s especially concerning since we brought my 87 year old father, who has a serious heart condition. I am almost positive that I mentioned his special dietary requirement when making the reservation.
Tucker S.
Booked the class Dim Sum Dinner with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
We didn't end up having Chef Eric, which was disappointing because we booked this class specifically after reading his reviews. Instead, the chef we got seemed untrained/unfamiliar with teaching a cooking class. When we arrived, he was still reading the recipe, and he seemed at a loss multiple times throughout the class. His attitude was odd; he was very vulgar and didn't seem to like answering questions, which is part of what made it seem like he hadn't had much experience teaching. He also spent extra time with certain people and offered no help or conversation to others. The worst of it came towards the end, the class was running behind, and he got the pans way too hot to cook the Bok Choy. When he went to deglaze the pan that I was working next to, he added too much water to the already way too hot pan and gave it a hard shake, causing the oil and water to splash out of the pan and onto my face and torso. Fortunately, the burns weren't too bad and have only left some minor red marks on my face one day later, but it did get oil stains on the shirt I was wearing that I couldn't get out. I was looking forward to this class, but was disappointed.
Wendy G.
Booked the class Destination Dining - Italian Flavors with Chef Eric in Chicago (Streeterville)
We didn’t have Eric but some woman. Instructions weren’t that thought out and for groups of four, more equipment should have been available. You should offer classes for groups of 2. Not enough hands on time with four people and you can’t experience cooking the meal.
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Reviews Chef Eric received outside of Cozymeal
Ladonna
Absolutely delicious food! Really enjoyed the group and the chef leading the class.
Carol
Fun class!
Laura
Loved it, but would have preferred smaller class size so that we could work in groups of two.
Frederick
I enjoyed the class. The chef was really personable, knowledgeable and professional. He explained everything clearly. The food was great at the end.
Heather
This class was fun and educational for my daughter and her friend. They both learned some techniques and were given appropriate attention.
Tiffany
My husband and I had an enjoyable time. The food turned out excellent. Chef Joy and the others in the class were delightful to be around. There was a lot of standing. I wish we had been able to at least sit down to eat the delicious food. Overall great experience.
Marianne
It was excellent. It was very hands on, and the class was small. Justin, the chef that was the class instructor, is a fantastic, hands on teacher.
Andrea
The class was great! The menu was delicious and doable at home. The instructor was spot on. Looking forward to doing the next class!
Chrysanna
Class was fun , my teen grandson loved it. We can't wait to do another class together.
Linda
Loved the menu and the class taught by Molly! I have already made the entire meal for friends at home!
Linda
Terrific class taught by Molly! Can't believe I actually made edible crepes! The whole menu was great!
Denise
The instructor was Fantastic!
Nancy
I had the greatest time at my cooking class! The food was so good and the chef was fun and and taught many helpful hints during the class! I will be taking a cooking class again very soon!
Elizabeth
My husband and I celebrated our anniversary with this cooking class and had so much fun! Would have been better with a little wine or champagne but it was great. We've already made a few of the dishes!!
Terri
This was a fun and wonderful class. The recipes were delicious . Chef Chris was a true professional chef. She gave little inside tips, was very good at explaining the recipes. I would take another class with Chef Chris!
JaNishia
Chef Tanya and Jake, the cooking instructors, were terrific! They not only shared valuable tips for cooking but also for prepping and cleaning the station. I was thrilled with the class and can't wait to sign up for another one. If you're interested, book your spot on a Saturday or Sunday.
Delia
What a great class. From the beginning with regard to explaining the different variations that we were going to make. Guiding us in the preparing of the ingredients and working with us in the cooking of the ingredients and how it all comes together . The end result the best getting to eat what we made. Delicious. Ready to register for my next class. Great way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
Mallory
Taken many classes, this so far is the best, easy and delicious. chefs are so good and make it fun and easy!!
Trisha
Our family of 3 (including a teen son) really enjoyed this class. The recipes were easy to figure out and make, and it's nice to have the book to refer to the 3 things we made, as well as all of the other content. Chef Kelley was very helpful, friendly, and encouraging with our son!
Toni
It was so much fun! Learned several techniques from Chef Miguel and the food was amazing. I believe the small class size helped. I would recommend this class.
Laura S
Excellent class. Good food, great instruction.
Theresa
This class was great! Very informative and lots of fun, the instructors were very helpful (and the food was delicious!). I highly recommend this class and look forward to taking another class soon.
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