Cooking Class - Comfort Food, Southern Style

$ 99 Per person

all-inclusive: 2-hour class, 3-course meal.


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What You’ll Do

Practice cooking hearty meals inspired by Southern roots.

Treat yourself to Southern comfort in this cozy cooking class in Naperville. With guidance from Chef Jesse or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll prepare chicken-fried steak topped with homemade red eye gravy, zesty crispy broccoli and rich three-cheese mac and cheese. This crave-worthy lineup makes for the ultimate down-home dinner. Whether you're new to the kitchen or a seasoned foodie, this warm and welcoming cooking experience in Naperville will satisfy your appetite and your skills!

Tea, coffee and water will be provided. Guests are welcome to bring non-alcoholic beverages.

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.

Details
  • Minimum Guests 1
  • Maximum Guests 16
  • Meal Courses 3
  • Event Duration 2 hours
  • Labels Adult, Beginner, Fun, New American
  • Additional information In this class you will be working hands-on in groups of four sharing work stations and equipment.

Meet your chef


Chef Jesse brings a rich culinary background to every class, shaped by experience in Michelin-starred restaurants, private chef work and operating his own food ventures. He has played key roles in opening restaurant and brewery kitchens, as well as developing diverse menus. Now instructing, Chef Jesse combines his deep knowledge and passion for food with a love for teaching, helping students master efficient kitchen techniques while making cooking a fun, engaging experience.

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What You’ll Do

Practice cooking hearty meals inspired by Southern roots.

Treat yourself to Southern comfort in this cozy cooking class in Naperville. With guidance from Chef Jesse or one of the talented resident chefs, you’ll prepare chicken-fried steak topped with homemade red eye gravy, zesty crispy broccoli and rich three-cheese mac and cheese. This crave-worthy lineup makes for the ultimate down-home dinner. Whether you're new to the kitchen or a seasoned foodie, this warm and welcoming cooking experience in Naperville will satisfy your appetite and your skills!

Tea, coffee and water will be provided. Guests are welcome to bring non-alcoholic beverages.

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.

Details
  • Minimum Guests 1
  • Maximum Guests 16
  • Meal Courses 3
  • Event Duration 2 hours
  • Labels Adult, Beginner, Fun, New American
  • Additional information In this class you will be working hands-on in groups of four sharing work stations and equipment.
Reviews

Reviews guests left for other experiences with Chef Jesse or Resident Chef

Michele

Michele

16 Jul 2025

My daughter and her friend had a wonderful time! Definitely recommend.
Marianne

Marianne

05 Jul 2025

We really were looking forward to this event. Unfortunately, we were disappointed. There wasn't much "instruction" (chef did it himself or said mince that without instruction and didnt provide tips on best way to peel garlic as one example), resident chef speech was difficult to understand, did not introduce new tools that could have provided more sales in the store. We had to ask for a food mover, for instance. The empanadas were undercooked and steak not made to our requested doneness. We had to eat standing up and not even a linen napkin but a flimsy cocktail napkin. Did not encourage team camaraderie to make it a more fun experience. Can you call him a chef when he is still in school? Definitely an experienced chef would have been ideal. The food was good and event space was pleasant.
Chuck

Chuck

28 Jun 2025

Class was easy to follow. Chef Will answered all our questions and was very helpful making class go smoothly