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Chef William combines his years of experience in the kitchen with a passion for sharing his love of cooking. Known for his approachable teaching style, he specializes in helping home cooks build confidence in the kitchen. From mastering essential techniques to creating flavorful dishes, Chef William offers hands-on cooking classes that are both educational and fun, ensuring that each participant leaves inspired and ready to cook.

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Chicago Cooking Class: French Macaron Workshop

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Chicago Team Building Activity: Culinary Creations

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Culinary Creations

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Team Building Activity

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Fill the table with a stunning spread your team can create and enjoy together. Invite your team to an exciting team-building cooking class outside the office. They will discover how to elevate their culinary skills with traditional techniques and fresh ingredients as they work together to make four courses of elevated...

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Chef William or Resident Chef's Overall Rating

4.4 / 5

Based on 40 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef William or Resident Chef

Dana

03/06/25

I was incredibly disappointed by this class. First things first, I booked this because it mentioned bringing wine or beer. We were immediately told that this was not allowed. We were really excited to have this as a date night and that plan had to change. I could’ve moved on past this if the class was at all impressive but it wasn’t. The teacher never introduced himself. So I won’t be able to refer to him by name in this review. The packets left at our stations were the internal use only packets so I know exactly where the class fell short. This is an aside, but it also had the specific sales pitches the teacher was supposed to be using which felt a little gross. I understand that a class like this cannot be every step by step due to timing but the teacher didn’t teach us anything. He had us put the steaks in a dry pan (I incorrectly trusted the process here, but the recipe that we got AFTER the class confirmed there should’ve been oil in the pan). He told one table, not the class, how long to sear the steaks for. We happened to overhear him speaking to another table. Because we had the internal packet, I saw that he was supposed to teach us about searing, about emulsifying a vinaigrette, about the texture of the mousse. He did none of this. He occasionally walked around and said “that looks good”. Like he said our pan sauce was good to go. We hadn’t even added the broth yet because our burner had shut off and we couldn’t get his attention to help on this. But he said that ours was done and good to go. How? I think the whole night could’ve been salvageable if the food were well-cooked. We got back into the room after the break and he announced that the steaks were cooked to a “perfect medium rare”. Absolutely not. I eat a lot of steak and this was RARE. Like purple rare. A lot of people in the class sent their steak to be cooked more. The potatoes were also so undercooked. I had to saw at it with a steak knife. I would never recommend this to anyone and will not be booking this class ever again.

03/06/25

Kathryn

01/06/25

Chef Shirley was great and very informative. The food was delicious. Our only suggestion would be to boil the Pappardelle in a pot as we did with the Farfalle. The Pappardelle turned to mush by cooking it in the sauce.

01/06/25

Hanish

12/07/24

The class was cancelled but we were not notified until we got there. Cozymeals has yet to reach out and notify me of this. It’s abundantly clear that Cozymeals has no communication with Sur La Table or its own chefs and customers. Overall, Cozymeals wasted an afternoon of ours because of how long it took to get there. I do not hold the chef responsible, because it was everyone else who failed to convey cancellations or refunds. I’d be careful before trusting this site.

12/07/24

Ernie

12/15/23

Overall very informative. Adult only class would be a nice option.. Chef had amazing experience, very informative and knowledgeable. Should have a 5 min late policy. Late guests distracting. Would have liked a little quicker pace. Overall Very great seat up. Definitely an experience.

12/15/23

Emilie

12/15/23

Overall, the class was really fun! In a way I wish it was a tiny bit more challenging. It felt like we did a few knife cuts, then took a break and then cooked a bit before eating. All in all, I wish it had been a bit more difficult or ""fast"" pace wise. The food we made was really good, except for the pad thai which was disappointing. Also would be super nice to make a dessert!

12/15/23

Paula

12/15/23

The class was easy to follow, and I feel the recipes will be easy to replicate at home. This class should be 3 hrs long, not 2. The dough didn't have enough time to rise and didn't have enough time to bake. My focaccia bread wound up burning because the instructor was moving on with the class and the bread didn't get out of the oven fast enough.

12/15/23

Chef William or Resident Chef

Cooking Classes WITH Chef William or Resident Chef

French Macaron Workshop

Cupcake Celebration - Family Fun

April Fool's Antics - Family Fun

Italian Culinary Tour - Date Night

Crafting Pasta From Scratch

Flavors of Thailand - Date Night

Decadent Steakhouse Dishes - Date Night

Best Bowl of Ramen

Chef's Station - Date Night

Fanciful French Pastries

Flavors of Thailand

Fabulous Mediterranean Flavors

Premium Global Breads

Delightful Dim Sum

Afternoon at a Parisian Pâtisserie

Cupcakes in Blossom

Italian Favorites - Family Fun

Dinner in Tuscany - Date Night

New England Seafood Specialties

Madeleines Made Easy

Fresh From the Bistro

Fresh-Baked Danish Delights

Macarons in Spring

Romantic Parisian Bistro - Date Night

Exploring Everyday Breads

Top-Notch Cutting Techniques

Tasty Thai Essentials

Chinese Cravings

Classic Portuguese Recipes

Elevated Italian-Inspired Feast

Marvelous Mini Treats

Beginner Pasta Making

Celebrating French Flavors

Flavors of Spring - Date Night

Fun Flavorful Croissants

Vibrant Vietnamese Fare

Couple's Steak Dinner - Date Night

Mom's Ultimate Brunch

Luxurious Layer Cake

Romantic French Meal - Date Night

Trés Bien Steak

Modern French Menu

Pie Crust Delights

Mom’s Favorite Macarons

Tokyo Elegance - Date Night

Family Made Pizza - Family Fun

Romantic Tuscan Feast - Date Night

Rustic Italian Goes Gourmet

Falafel Feast

Southern Chicken Dinner

Signature Cuban Cuisine

Nonna's Saucy Secrets

Donuts From Scratch

Tantalizing Thai Flavors - Date Night

Big Island Bites

Restaurant-Style Dim Sum

The Best of Korean Barbecue

Sunny Day Sweets

Quintessential French Brasserie

Eat the Rainbow

Fresh French Desserts

Italian With a Rustic Touch

Sushi For Starters

Creative Croissants

Grilled Italian Fare

Fine French Dining - Date Night

Timeless Favorite Macarons

Pasta From Scratch

Classic Italian Trattoria - Date Night

Moroccan Magic - Date Night

Luscious Latin American - Date Night

Father's Day Wingding - Family Fun

Steak Dinner For Dad

Seaside in the South of France

Pizza With a Twist

Classic Spanish Specialties

Traditional Indian Dining

Italian American Celebration - Family Fun