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Pasta 101

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Join us in this class and embark on a journey to master the art of creating fresh pasta from scratch. From rolling dough to shaping tortellini, learn essential techniques to craft delectable dishes like Tagliatelle di Caccio Pepe and Spinach Ricotta Ravioli with Cherry Tomato Ragu. Elevate your culinary skills and savor the flavors of authentic Italian cuisine.

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Culinary Boot Camp 1

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Experience the thrill of culinary school without the commitment or cost at The Chopping Block Lincoln Square. Discover fundamental cooking techniques, from knife skills to advanced methods, and bring it all together with a final menu created with your classmates. Elevate your cooking skills in just five sessions with this unique culinary foundation course.

(260) All levels 18 and older
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5 sessions

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Hands-On Night in Spain

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Embark on a culinary journey to Spain with our immersive class. Discover the vibrant flavors of this Mediterranean cuisine and learn essential cooking skills while preparing a delectable menu featuring arugula salad, sautéed shrimp, strip steaks, and rice pudding. Let your taste buds savor the essence of Spain!

(260) All levels 18 and older

Hands-On Date Night: Spring Dinner Party

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Discover the art of creating a delectable spring dinner party menu at The Chopping Block Lincoln Square. Join us for an evening of hands-on cooking where you'll explore seasonal flavors and learn new culinary techniques alongside your partner. Unleash your inner chef with a menu featuring a mixed green salad, herb crumb-crusted rack of lamb, risotto, and a delightful strawberry-rhubarb crisp.

(260) All levels 18 and older

Hands-On Spanish Tapas

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Discover the art of creating authentic Spanish small plates in this immersive cooking class. Learn to cook traditional dishes like Tortilla de Patatas and Almond-Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Dates while mastering essential skills such as selecting ingredients and balancing flavors. Join us at The Chopping Block Lincoln Square for a hands-on culinary adventure.

(260) All levels 18 and older
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Meat 101: Spring Menu

  • Beginner
  • 18 and older
  • $95
  • 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL
  • 3 hours

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  • $95
  • The Chopping Block Merchandise Mart @ 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza Ste 107, Chicago, IL 60654
  • 3 hours
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Class Description

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What you'll learn in this meat class:

Satisfy your favorite meat-lover with a new twist on the classic Chicago-style steak. Join our Chefs as they guide you through Meat 101 basics, then take off on an international journey of classic meat preparations from around the world.

Menu:
  • Grilled Strip Steaks with Miso Butter and Sesame Roasted Asparagus
  • Spinach and Goat Cheese-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin Roulade with Romesco Sauce
  • Braised Lamb and Spring Vegetable Tagine with Steamed Couscous
Skills covered in class:
  • Selecting beef, pork and lamb
  • Butterflying, stuffing, rolling and tying a roulade
  • Searing and roasting pork
  • Determining meat doneness
  • Grilling steaks
  • Making compound butter
  • Braising red meat
  • Roasting green vegetables
  • Steaming couscous 
Due to the layout of our kitchens and in consideration of your classmates, students will work in groups of 3 to 5 people. Parties of 6 or more will be directed to our private events department so we can accommodate them appropriately. 
School Notes:
Important:
  • Please note that upon purchase, your email address may be shared with The Chopping Block, and you will be receiving class and/or marketing information from the provider.

  • Also note that by purchasing seats for classes at The Chopping Block you are authorizing CourseHorse to charge your card if you order additional drinks and do not pay for them at the time of the class.

Refund Policy

A one-week notice is required for cancellation of any class. If you do not cancel by telephone at least 1 week in advance of your scheduled class, we will charge your credit card in full for the class. Please feel free to send a friend in your place if you cannot attend and it is within one week of the class as no refunds will be available. All classes also have a non-refundable, non-transferable 10% fee for the operational and administrative costs incurred by The Chopping Block. This service fee will not be refunded and cannot be transferred in the case of any cancellation.

Please note: all virtual class sales are final. All virtual students will receive a recording of the class within 48 hours of the class.

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The Chopping Block at the Mart

Chicago's largest recreational cooking school and gourmet retail store, offers demonstration and hands-on cooking classes, as well as wine classes, private cooking parties and corporate team building events. Classes at our two locations cover subjects from cooking basics to intensive Boot Camps as well...

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