Italian Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago

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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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Pizza Party - Family Fun

$69
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$69
Get the whole family involved in a fun pizza and calzone workshop. Cook up some family fun with a cooking class devoted to everyone’s favorite — pizza and calzones. In the session, designed to be accessible for all ages, you’ll learn how to make homemade tomato sauce and shape dough to create pizza knots,...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
63 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Sat, Aug 2nd at 1:00PM
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A Taste of Italian Classics

$129
Cooking Class
$129
Master sautéing, pan-sauce creation and assembling authentic Italian desserts. Discover the flavors of Italy in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Janet. Perfect for food enthusiasts, this class highlights essential techniques for crafting authentic Italian dishes. Begin with bruschetta topped with tomatoes and...
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Chef Janet
5.0
85 Reviews
Serving the Chicago area
Next Date: Sat, Aug 2nd at 6:00PM & other times
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Comforting Pasta Creations

$89
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$89
Level up your pasta game with the help of this chef-led culinary class. Get set to raise your pasta game in this Italian-themed cooking class. With a renowned chef showing you the way, you’ll learn to prepare a sausage and hot pepper pasta frittata, a skillet lasagna with herbed ricotta and a grilled Caesar salad....
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
42 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Mon, Aug 4th at 7:00PM & other times
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Crafting Italian Pasta From Scratch

$129
Cooking Class
$129
Craft tagliatelle or gnocchi pasta with a tomato basil sauce and finish with tiramisù. This cooking class is the perfect opportunity to learn the secrets of authentic Italian pasta-making. Chef Janet will teach you essential techniques for creating fresh, flavorful dishes with confidence. Begin with a classic...
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Chef Janet
5.0
85 Reviews
Serving the Chicago area
Next Date: Sat, Aug 2nd at 6:00PM & other times
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A Novel Take on Pasta Night

$89
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$89
Upgrade your family’s favorite pasta night with this authentic culinary class. Put a fresh spin on pasta night in this hands-on Italian cooking class. With help from a world-class chef, you’ll cook a pasta frittata with spicy sausage and peppers, skillet lasagna with layers of herbed ricotta and a smoky grilled...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
63 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Mon, Aug 4th at 7:00PM & other times
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Tuscany at Sunset - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Spend a romantic evening together learning to cook an indulgent Tuscan feast. Why spend the evening at your local Italian restaurant when you could learn to prepare your favorite meals at home in this romantic cooking class? Under the guidance of a world-class chef, you and your favorite foodie will unlock recipes...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
42 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Sat, Aug 9th at 4:00PM & other times
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Primo Homespun Pasta

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Fresh pasta is an easier gourmet feat than you might think thanks to this session. Handmade pasta is the hero of this interactive cooking class, an expert-led lesson where convenience and tradition meet in the kitchen. Prepare handcrafted dough you'll turn into papardelle and ravioli, topped with hearty Bolognese and...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
42 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Sat, Aug 16th at 1:00PM & other times
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Homemade Pasta Methodology

$129
Cooking Class
$129
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
5.0
85 Reviews
Serving the Chicago area
Next Date: Sat, Aug 2nd at 6:00PM & other times
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Pasta Mastery

$89
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$89
Dive into the world of pasta perfection and unleash your inner Italian chef. Immerse yourself in the art of homemade pasta in this engaging cooking class experience. Learn a range of essential techniques, from mixing and rolling dough to cutting pappardelle noodles and filling ravioli with flavorful fillings. Enjoy...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
63 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Tue, Aug 5th at 7:00PM & other times
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From Dough to Delicious Pizza

$129
Cooking Class
$129
Start with Caprese salad and craft pizzas with personalized toppings. In this cooking class, Chef Janet invites you to discover the secrets of authentic pizza-making. From dough preparation to topping selection, this culinary lesson covers every step to create the ultimate pizza experience. Start with a refreshing...
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Chef Janet
5.0
85 Reviews
Serving the Chicago area
Next Date: Sun, Aug 3rd at 6:00PM & other times
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Italian Evening Indulgence - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Spoil your favorite foodie to an evening of Italian indulgence in this date night class. Connect over the most romantic Italian cuisine in this dedicated date night cooking class. With a world-class chef guiding you, you and your favorite foodie will spend the evening mastering a menu of Italian recipes that are sure...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
63 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Sat, Aug 9th at 4:00PM & other times
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The Heart of Italian Cooking

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Rustle up a trattoria-style menu of Italian table classics. Add a rustic Italian string to your culinary bow in this authentic and immersive cooking class. Guided by an esteemed chef, you’ll spend the session getting hands-on with the time-honored traditions of Italian cooking, rustling up a menu of trattoria...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
42 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Thu, Aug 21st at 4:00PM & other times
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