Grilling Classes in Chicago, IL

Let the vibrant and bold flavors of Argentina speak for themselves. This menu just happens to be gluten free! Menu: Hearts of Palm, Grilled Corn and Roasted Red Pepper Salad with Cilantro and Lime Grilled Strip Steaks with Chimichurri Grilled Cumin-Spiced Sweet Potatoes Dulce de Leche Banana Splits Skills covered in class: How...

Ease into the weekend, Big-Easy style. One French 75 per person is included in the price of the class. Menu: French 75 (Gin and Prosecco Cocktail) Cajun Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Remoulade Grilled Andouille and Scrambled Egg Po' Boys Spinach and Grapefruit Salad with Honey-Mint Dressing and Toasted Pecans Grilled Seasonal Fruit...

As if Mexican food isn't already muy caliente, come see what happens when we fire up the grill! This menu just happens to be gluten free. Menu: Grilled Margarita Shrimp with Chipotle Guacamole Grilled Flank Steak Fajitas with Peppers, Onions and Smoked Tomatillo Salsa Grilled Corn Salad with Tomato, Lime and Queso Fresco Grilled Pineapple...

Sizzling, thick and juicy, Chicago steak is famed the world over. But who needs the crowds of dining out when you can prepare an iconic steakhouse dinner at home? Learn how to prepare these steakhouse classics at home!  Menu: Wedge Salad with Bacon and Blue Cheese Dressing  Sautéed Strip Steaks with Herb Compound Butter Roasted Broccoli...

Why limit grilling to just summer months? Take advantage of the crisp, cool weather of autumn and keep the coals burning. Grilling is a great way to get a quick hearty meal on the table during the week and nothing beats the easy cleanup and delicious flavor of grilling. Light the fire and add a smoky char to your next meal. On the menu:  Cumin...

In our new series, One + Done, we’re focusing on one technique, one skill, one recipe and sharing our secrets with you. In this class, we are featuring Pate a Choux, or cream puff pastry. This dough is miraculous and so versatile! No secrets, just a few minutes of work resulting in an easily shaped dough that can be baked and filled with anything...

Have fun cooking an assortment of authentic, Spanish small-plates.    Menu: Salpicon de Mariscos (Grilled Shrimp, Squid and Crab Seafood Salad with Piquillo Peppers and Lemon Vinaigrette) Sautéed Artichokes with White Wine, Garlic and Serrano Ham Albondigas (Spanish Meatballs) in Tomato Sauce Patatas Bravas (Crispy-Fried Spiced...

College or professional football, late season baseball, on the court with the Bulls or on the ice with the Blackhawks, whatever your sport of choice, nothing says game day like slow cooked ribs and chili.  Sure- fire crowd pleasers for the backyard, tailgate, kitchen or the man cave, Chef Brandy has designed the perfect play book with all-star...

In each two-hour class, up to 20-25 students learn from sausage expert Mike "Woj" Wojcik how to make gourmet, preservative-free sausages.  Guests can expect a lecture on the following topics: Food safety/sanitation/cooking procedures. Sourcing ingredients and equipment.  Basic guidelines to grind, spice, and case sausages. Dos and Dont's,...

Mamma Mia! Master the art of creating authentic Neapolitan pizzas in your own home.  Grilled Romaine Salad with Crispy Pancetta and Parmesan  Margherita (Tomato Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella and Basil) Pizza  Roasted Red Pepper and Artichoke Pizza with Goat Cheese  Prosciutto and Arugula White Pizza Skills Covered in Class Include: ...

We’ll channel our inner gaucho and learn to grill beef tenderloin like a pro! Don’t you LOVE those  little cheese puffs you get at Brazilian steakhouses? They are our favorite thing to sop up that chimichurri! MENU Garlic Butter Brazilian style Filet  with Red Chimichurri Pão de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread Caesar Salad with homemade...

Our resident Pit master Mikey Kay is back and he’s ready to up your turkey game. Learn how to smoke a turkey the right way from a pit master. This is an all day class and we’ll cover all the basics. Menu Smoked Turkey Smoked Mac and Cheese Rest of the menu TBD What To Expect: Hands On Class BBQ  Our  Pitmaster Mikey Kay of  Fire...

Join us for our series, Cook the Book, where you will learn how to prepare recipes from a different cookbook each month in our very own kitchen. These classes will give you the opportunity to dive into the cuisines, flavors, methods and techniques of well-known cookbooks, both locally and nationally, that are dear to our hearts and inspire our culinary...

Join us for this special wood fired oven class! This class will be taught in our custom oven room, and will be taught using our three Forno Bravo ovens – in three different sizes. This will be a full day hands on class for anyone who already has or is about to buy or build a wood-fired oven. We’ll use three traditional styles and sizes to...

For our Boot Camp 1 graduates who just can't get enough! In the advanced sessions, we'll go even deeper into the Boot Camp subjects plus introduce some new ones, including baking, shellfish and handmade pasta. Day One-Sweet and Savory Doughs: Understanding the differences in flours How to prepare yeast risen and laminated doughs...