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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Homemade Artisan Bread
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make artisan loaves from scratch in a hands-on baking class. Master the time-honored art of bread making with an exciting cooking class. Learn to make rustic loaves from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master new skills in the kitchen such as kneading dough, proofing loaves and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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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
Serving the Chicago area
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Italian Flavors on the Coast
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make authentic coastal Italian cuisine in a hands-on class. Explore the fresh flavors of the Italian coast in a one-of-a-kind cooking class. Learn to make restaurant-quality cuisine from a five-star professional chef in an interactive environment. Start by preparing steamed mussels with white wine sauce and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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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
Serving the Chicago area
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Valentine's
Hands-on Italian Pasta Making
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make fresh pasta from scratch in a fun environment. Discover the art of pasta making in a one-of-a-kind cooking class. Learn to make fresh pasta from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master new skills in the kitchen while making blood orange hazelnut fennel salad, egg ravioli with...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Savor Italian Desserts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make authentic Italian sweets in an exciting class. Explore the rich world of Italian desserts in a hands-on cooking class. Learn to make traditional desserts from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Master new skills in the kitchen while preparing cannolis with ricotta and orange zest,...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Italian Seafood Defined
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make coastal Italian cuisine in a hands-on cooking class. Dive into the rich tradition of Italian coastal fare in an interactive cooking class. Learn to make restaurant-quality cuisine from a top-notch professional chef while cooking a multi-course menu. Start with steamed white wine and garlic mussels...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Valentine's
Discover Classic Italian Flavors
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make traditional Italian dishes in this exciting class. Jump into the famous flavors of Italy in this one-of-a-kind cooking class. Learn to make restaurant-quality Italian cuisine from a five-star professional chef in a fun environment. Start with a zesty lemon and saffron risotto followed by rosemary grilled...
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Verified Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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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
Serving the Chicago area
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Buddy’s Holiday Pasta Bash
$95
Cooking Class
$95
Create festive pasta dishes inspired by Elf. Handmade noodles, holiday fun and Buddy’s iconic spaghetti! Embrace the magic of the holidays with this cooking class inspired by the festive fun of the movie Elf! You’ll roll, cut and shape fresh pasta from scratch because nothing spreads “holiday cheer” like...
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Chef Janet
Serving the Chicago area
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Tasty Filled Pasta
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make fresh pasta and fillings from scratch. Jump into the delicious world of fresh pasta with this hands-on cooking class. Learn to make pasta from scratch while learning from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Start with a roasted winter salad followed by artichoke mezzelune with lemon...
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Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Making Pasta 101
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn to make Italian pasta in this hands-on class. Jump into the fresh flavors of Italian pasta in this exciting cooking class. Learn to make fresh pasta from a five-star professional chef in an engaging environment. Start by preparing a blood orange and hazelnut fennel salad followed by egg ravioli with truffle...
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Verified Chef
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.