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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Tuscan Temptations - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Travel to the kitchen for an intimate evening of culinary craft and dining enchantment. Take your romantic encounters in delicious new directions with a date night cooking class where Tuscan cuisine rules the menu. Every dish is a prime Italian creation, from the Florentine pan-roasted steak and handcrafted pasta to...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Romantic Tuscany - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Infuse your next date night with a hint of l’amore with a Tuscan culinary session. Create some kitchen magic with an Italian-inspired cooking class for two. You’ll learn how to put a unique spin on Tuscan classics, starting with pan-roasted steak served with hand-made pasta (which is tortellini easy and fun to...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Italian Dolci for Summer
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Make your summer even sweeter with a tempting array of traditional treats. Take your tastebuds on a tasty trek across the ocean with an interactive cooking class celebrating the sweet traditions of Italian baking. With step-by-step instructions from your engaging instructor, you'll assemble top-tier batters and doughs...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Italian Sunshine Sweet Treats
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make your own classico Italian desserts in this fun session. Turn the spotlight onto indulgent Italian desserts in a cooking class celebrating la dolce vita. In the hands-on session, you’ll be walked through preparing a delicious chilled semifreddo, ideal for warm days and Dolce di Amalfi, a rich and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Homemade Pizza Night - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Your little helpers will get a big kick out of making their own primo pizza. There's no better way to get your kids to help with dinner than this in-person cooking class where pizza is the main event. Your crew shares a guided lesson in crafting fresh dough, savory sauces and incredible toppings to create traditional...
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Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Pizza Party - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$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
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Favorite Dishes From 'The Bear'
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Cook up an array of dishes featured on one of television's most celebrated fictional kitchens. This hands-on cooking class from Chef Andy recreates some of the best bites from "The Bear." Taste sweet and savory specialties from Carmy and gang in a session that celebrates the flavors of Chicago.
This high energy...
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Chef Andy
Chicago (Lower West Side)
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Team Building Activity
Simple Rustic Italian
$149
Team Building Activity
$149
The best of Italy awaits as your team gains confidence and cooking skills to take home. Work with your group in this hands-on team building cooking class covering a number of staple Italian dishes. Guided by Chef David, your team will master classic techniques for a gourmet meal made from scratch.
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Chef David
Chicago (Fulton Market)
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Advanced Pasta Making
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Warm your soul and elevate your pasta-making skills in this hands-on class. Carefully craft an Italian feast from scratch in this cooking class with Chef Alex, complete with advanced pasta-making techniques and a menu brimming with classic dishes from Italy.
You will begin by making a hearty ribollita soup made...
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Chef Alex
Serving the Chicago area
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Traditional Italian Pasta Making
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Learn how to make fresh, handmade pasta for a traditional menu inspired by Italian cuisine. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Alex will guide you as you practice the foundational techniques of traditional pasta making. Using regional ingredients, you'll learn how to compose a vibrant menu of Italian classics....
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Chef Alex
Serving the Chicago area
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Italian-American Comfort
$85
Cooking Class
$85
Learn how to make fresh, handmade pasta for a traditional Italian-American meal with Chef Alex. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Alex will teach you traditional pasta-making techniques that you can apply to a wide variety of recipes. Using classic ingredients, you'll learn how to prepare a comforting menu inspired...
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Chef Alex
Serving the Chicago area
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Kids Cooking Series
Italian Favorites - Family Fun
$69
Cooking Class
$69
Craft your favorite Italian dishes from scratch. Elevate your family dinner in this engaging cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you the recipes for a few of your favorite Italian dishes. Plus, you'll learn time-honored techniques that will elevate your cooking. Kids will love feasting on the delicious meal...
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Verified Chef
Chef Peter or Resident Chef
Skokie
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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.