Baking Classes in Chicago, IL

Paczkis (Poonch-Keys), yeast dough, fried donuts often filled with jams and creams, are a Fat Tuesday tradition that are enjoyed before pre-Easter fasting begins. Be a part of this delicious tradition by learning how to make these pastries from scratch!  You'll prepare jam and custard-filled paczki and go home with 6 donuts you can share with...

Join us as we give you the tools to recreate Eataly's delicious, Neapolitan-style pizza in your own home kitchen!  Our pizzaioli are passionate about making authentic pizza that transports your tastebuds to the city of Naples, the birthplace of pizza. One of our expert pizza makers will host a pizza party in Eataly's La Scuola, instructing guests...

Mamma Mia! Master the art of creating authentic Neapolitan pizzas in your own home.  Grilled Radicchio and White Bean Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Potato-Rosemary Pizza with Prosciutto and Parmesan Cheese  Pistachio Pesto, Italian Sausage and Fontina Cheese Pizza Margherita (Tomato Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella and Basil) Pizza.  ...

This is the night you have been waiting for… join us in celebration of our new house prosecco, Col Vetoraz Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superiore, DOCG and watch a Master at work! Master Istruttore Leo Spizzirri and our pizzaioli will be stretching dough and firing pizzas all evening in our oven room, for this special pizza party dinner. Bring all of...

This 1 Day Pizza Class is the pizza class you have been looking for! This class is designed for the amateur baker ready to take the next step in pizza. Have you been making pretty good pizzas, but want to take them to the next level? This class gives you a better understanding of  different pizza styles. Other topics covered in this full day...

in this excursion through mixology, where you will learn everything from the essential of cocktail creations to the nuances of pairing fresh fruit and herbs with unique spirits, will have you surprising and entertaining guests and/or clients in no time.  Whether you have no experience, have taken a bartending course, or are an experienced bartender,...

This is the class you’ve been asking for: Classic Chicago Style Pizza  This class is designed for the amateur baker ready to take the next step in pizza. Have you been making pretty good Chicago pizza, but need a tweak or better understanding of what is going on with your dough? This class will give you a concise understanding of thin and...

Macarons are delicate and beautiful and seam impossible to re-create in your home kitchen… not so! Chef Rachel Cuzzone (member of the 2015 Pastry Olympics in France -the first time the US has been on the podium in a decade.. 3rd place) has easy way about her instruction and you’ll walk away with all the confidence of a Olympic macaron baker! ...

Roll up your sleeves and immerse yourself in the art of making extraordinary pastries. Using classic, French techniques we'll teach you the art and science behind creating these elegant sweet treats making them approachable for any home cook. Don't leave these desserts to professional pastry chefs; with a pro working by your side, you'll learn how...

Pizza is one of the world’s greatest foods but also one of the hardest to perfect in a home oven. In Mastering Pizza, James Beard award-winning chef Marc Vetri tackles the topic with his trademark precision, making perfect pizza available to anyone. The recipes—gleaned from years spent researching recipes in Italy and perfecting them in America—have...

Are you ready to up your pizza game? Bring your whole family  If so, this is the class for you. Participants will learn the art of hand stretched dough, topping delicious pizza and using a wood-fired oven. Techniques covered: dough making, shaping, flour, baking techniques and equipment. The class is geared towards making pizza in the home oven...

New! If you love the flavor of sourdough bread but think you could never make it at home, this class will change your mind. Learn how to maintain a sourdough starter and the process of using it to create home-baked bread. Get ideas and recipes for other ways to use the starter, such as biscuits, pancakes, and pizza dough. Take home a portion of...

Mother’s day is the perfect time to spend some quality time making delicate macarons!  Chef Rachel Cuzzone (member of the 2015 Pastry Olympics in France -the first time the US has been on the podium in a decade.. 3rd place) has easy way about her instruction and you’ll walk away with all the confidence of a Olympic macaron baker!  ...

Artisan pizza fresh from the oven? Yes, please! Join us as we learn the secret tricks behind working with yeast and preparing dough from scratch, shaping dough and creating a variety of thin-crust pizzas from the classic Margherita, to unique flavor combinations including Pizza alla Bismark and Mushroom Lovers. Pick up a few bonus skills as we create...

This 3-day course is designed for Pizzaiolo or professional pizza makers who want to work in or open a Neapolitan Pizzeria. At the end of this course you will have the basic knowledge and understanding to respect the craft of a Neapolitan Pizzaiolo. Curriculum History of Pizza Napolitano Chemistry of Neapolitan dough Preparation of traditional...