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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Enjoy the Tastes of Tuscany
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a restaurant-worthy 5-star Tuscan meal. Learn from the best as you prepare, cook and enjoy a delicious multi-course meal inspired by the culture and cuisine of Tuscany. Using fresh ingredients and top-rated recipes, this meal will be one you’ll never...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Nonna's Saucy Secrets
$89
Cooking Class
$89
The key to irresistible Italian cooking is an excellent sauce. This hands-on cooking class delves into Nonna’s recipe box to unveil the secrets of a great Italian sauce. With a world-class chef to guide you, you’ll prepare classic recipes like spicy shrimp fra diavolo to improve your sauce-making skills. Mix...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Beginner Pasta Making
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to create your own versions of Italian favorites with this pasta masterclass. You’re guaranteed to never have to buy pasta again thanks to this fun, practical cooking class. Step-by-step, you’ll be taught to make pasta dough, before rolling and shaping two iconic pastas, pappardelle and tortellini. You’ll...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Rustic Italian Recipes
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Give rustic Italian recipes a gourmet upgrade with tips from an expert chef. This immersive cooking class blends Italian comfort food with high-end technique to create a memorable menu. Learn tips for making traditional chicken piccata and infusing creamy polenta with roasted garlic. Elevate asparagus with fragrant...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Gourmet Italian Sauces
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn tips for crafting classic sauces to enhance signature Italian dishes. This hands-on cooking class focuses on traditional sauces and dressings from Italian cuisine. Follow along with the chef as you create spicy tomato-based shrimp fra diavolo with linguine and dress Caprese salad with herby pesto vinaigrette....
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Romantic Tuscan Feast - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate your romance with an elegant feast inspired by the signature flavors of Tuscany. This immersive cooking class will whisk you and your sweetheart away to the Tuscan countryside with classic flavors and elevated recipes. Follow along with the chef as you practice five-star techniques and traditional methods...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Pasta From Scratch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
You'll never want to make pasta from a box after making it from scratch. Learn how easy making your pasta is in this cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to turn flour, water, eggs and salt into dough. You'll also learn the techniques to knead and shape the dough into pappardelle and tortellini. Then,...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Rustic Italian Goes Gourmet
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Celebrate signature Italian flavors in a decadent five-star meal. Traditional Italian flavors get an upscale makeover in this hands-on cooking class. Follow the chef as you learn tips for preparing pork chops with fragrant sage and parsley pesto. Roast potatoes in duck fat to amp up the flavor and practice shaving...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Italian Countryside Dinner - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
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 craft rustic Italian flavors with authentic techniques. You'll grill chicken under a brick and make a creamy risotto. Plus, make a sweet wine-infused dessert topped...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Italian With a Rustic Touch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Come down to Earth with an elegantly earthy meal that merges farm and field. Set your table with something special in an interactive cooking class that makes the most of rustic Italian tradition. From brick-seared rosemary chicken to creamy, authentic risotto to chocolate panna cotta, every dish is a tribute to the...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Steakhouse in Tuscany - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft a steakhouse-style menu with your sweetheart inspired by classic Tuscan flavors. This hands-on cooking class celebrates the timeless romance of Tuscany with a decadent gourmet menu. You’ll learn to pan-roast steak enhanced with capers, arugula and Parmesan cheese. Handcraft crunchy bruschetta with olive...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Grilled Italian Fare
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Fire up the grill to craft a vibrant Italian menu perfect for dining al fresco. This hands-on cooking class combines classic Italian ingredients with the signature flavors of the grill. Follow along with an expert chef as you sear spicy chicken diavola and char fresh asparagus brightened with capers and lemon. Toast...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
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