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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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.
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Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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Classic Flavors of Little Italy
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make Italian favorites in a riveting cooking session. Explore the famous world of Italian cuisine in a hands-on cooking class. Learn to make restaurant-quality cuisine from a top-notch chef in an interactive environment. Master new skills while cooking through a multi-course menu featuring crispy chicken...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Little Italy at Home
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Enjoy Italian American classics straight from your home kitchen. In this hands-on cooking class, you'll expand your comfort food repertoire with crowd-pleasing recipes. The chef will teach you fundamental techniques, including proper breading procedures, sauce-making methods, and how to prepare pasta dough from...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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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.
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Chef Janet
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Italian Countryside Dinner - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Enjoy a rustic meal filled with Italian flavors! Craft a romantic meal for two in this immersive cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to prepare rustic Italian flavors using authentic techniques. You'll grill chicken under a brick, make creamy risotto and finish with a classic Italian dessert to...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Dinner in Chianti - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Imagine yourself dining in Tuscany for a romantic culinary date night. Explore the Chianti region of Tuscany through culinary delights in this immersive cooking class. Elevate date night with rustic Italian food made from scratch under the guidance of a chef instructor. Strengthen your bond, improve your culinary...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Great for Groups of 14-30
Pasta Crafting Fun
$149
Team Building Activity
$149
Learn the art of pasta-making with this immersive team building lesson. Gather your group for a fun pasta-making workshop in this hands-on team building activity. Led by Chef Janet, participants will learn to make fresh fettuccine pasta from scratch, kneading, rolling and cutting the dough together.
Then, you’ll...
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Chef Janet
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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Italian Countryside Dinner - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Enjoy a rustic meal filled with Italian flavors! Craft a romantic meal for two in this immersive cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to prepare rustic Italian flavors using authentic techniques. You'll grill chicken under a brick, make creamy risotto and finish with a classic Italian dessert to...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Dinner in Chianti - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Imagine yourself dining in Tuscany for a romantic culinary date night. Explore the Chianti region of Tuscany through culinary delights in this immersive cooking class. Elevate date night with rustic Italian food made from scratch under the guidance of a chef instructor. Strengthen your bond, improve your culinary...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Great for Groups of 14-30
Making Pizza by Hand
$169
Team Building Activity
$169
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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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
Serving the Chicago area
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Chianti Adventure - Date Night
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Step into the realm of authentic Italian dining with this classic course for couples. There's something delicious waiting for you in this lovely date night cooking class. Bring your sweetheart into the kitchen for a session led by a top chef instructor. You'll create decadent dishes together for a meal made to...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Covid-19 Precautions
These are the precautions your Chef will be taking for your experience:
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.