More Cooking Classes in Chicago, IL

Learn the Fine Art of Wine Tasting and Wine Appreciation. Join us for an exciting evening of fine wine & good times as you learn the delicate art of wine tasting! For budding wine enthusiasts, this workshop is designed to help you cultivate your palate & expand your "wine vocabulary." Learn to swirl, sniff and sip like a pro. Taste several...

What's your favorite pasta? After working with our Chefs, you'll be able make fresh homemade pasta dough from scratch, creating noodles of all shapes and sizes as well as seasonal sauces suited to each pasta!  Menu: Crab-Stuffed Ravioli with Tarragon Cream Sauce, Toasted Breadcrumbs and Crispy Pancetta Fettuccine Primavera with Arugula...

Enjoy seasonal flavors as you learn how to cook this delicious menu while discovering fresh new ways to make dinner fun! One glass of wine or one beer per student is included in the price of the class- our wine list will also be available if additional beverages would like to be purchased during class. Menu: Watercress Salad with Radishes, Goat...

Introducing our Essential Mixology Course – a class that will teach you a skill-set that can enrich your life! This 3-hour 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...

Mamma Mia! Master the art of creating authentic Neapolitan pizzas in your own home. Menu: Kale Salad with Pancetta and Parmesan Pistachio Pesto, Italian Sausage and Fontina Cheese Pizza Roasted Red Pepper and Artichoke Pizza with Goat Cheese Quattro Formaggi White Pizza Skills covered in class: Making and rolling out yeast dough Cooking on...

Whether you are a full-blown wine expert or a leisurely drinker, there is no doubt that wine enhances the flavor of food. Join us as we cook some of our favorite dishes in this delicious, gluten-free menu that just so happens to include wine.  Learn to make perfectly baked Salmon En Papillote with seasonal vegetables, Bacon & Leek Risotto,...

Why does the world love Paris? For the fashion? Mais oui. For the romance? Bien sur. And at The Chopping Block, we love Paris for the food! With our Chef as your guide, you'll practice classic cooking techniques to create your own elegant French meal. Menu: Frisée, Artichoke and Goat Cheese Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette Trout Almondine (Sautéed...

It’s time to PAR-TAY! Let’s spice things up with a Mexican feast. We’re whipping up our favorite recipes from street-style Carne Asada and Crispy Fish Tacos to handmade Guacamole, Lime Crema and Mexican Street Corn.  No celebration is complete without made-from-scratch Corn Tortillas, you won’t believe how easy they are to make. Grab...

Come enjoy a taste-testers dream! Taste your way through this evening of savory cooking creating authentic Spanish Tapas. Each dish is steeped in tasty temptation, from juicy Albondigas to flavorful Butternut Squash Empanadas and spicy Patatas Bravas, all of your own creation. Grab a friend, a bottle of Spanish wine and learn to impress, Spanish style,...

Get ready for summer grilling in this cooking class. Enjoy horseradish-infused flank steak with bloody Mary relish, chicken and artichoke kabobs, and tequila pork tenderloin with smoky hominy. You will mix up your own Provençal herb rub and fragrant chili rub to take home, as well as a batch of tequila marinade.

In the world of pastry, some superheroes exist: pastry cream, pie crust, meringue, but none equal the ease and versatility of Pate à Choux. Better known as cream puff dough, this one single dough can produce a myriad of results simply by altering the shape. Cream Puffs, Eclairs, Beignets, Profiteroles, all leavened by steam and ready to be filled...

Learn to eat more seasonally and locally throughout the year by canning, fermenting, dehydrating, and freezing.  You will practice step-by-step methods for water-bath canning and fermentation. Safety concerns and equipment needs will be discussed.

Learn to incorporate a variety of French flavors and herbs into vegetable dishes in this cooking class featuring all new recipes.  Enjoy a light lunch of  onion, fennel, and leek gratin;  baked cherry tomatoes Provençal;  and asparagus en croute.

Spend a fun night out with friends making delicious tapas you can easily reproduce for a spring party at home.  Use traditional Spanish ingredients in new, seasonal recipes:  red onion and orange salad,  smoked paprika and potato spread,  serrano wrapped tuna with romesco sauce,  and chicken in garlic sauce.  Alcohol...

Move beyond burgers and expand what the grill can do. Utilizing the Kamado Joe ceramic grill, Chef Kiley will elevate the backyard barbeque from chicken and hot dogs to fish and shellfish! The unique circular shape of the Kamado Joe circulates the heat for more uniform and effective cooking and the well- insulated ceramic body keeps the heat in the...