Cooking Classes in Chicago, IL

Knife Skills is our most popular class! A hands-on chopping session that'll have you mincing, slicing, and dicing vegetables and herbs like a pro. Knife care, sharpening and honing, and selection and manufacturing are also covered.

French macarons take a bit of finesse to get that...je ne sais quoi. Our expert pastry chef will guide you through every step of the technique as you learn and practice how to make three different, delicious varieties. You will go home with a box of your beautiful masterpieces! Menu: Chocolate Macarons with Raspberry Jam and Coffee Buttercream ...

Our most popular class! A hands-on chopping session that'll have you mincing, slicing, and dicing vegetables and herbs like a pro. Knife care, sharpening and honing, and selection and manufacturing are also covered.

The tour experience gives an inside-look at every step of the production process. The tour ends with a tasting of our flagship product, Rhine Hall Apple Brandy. Cocktails are available in the tasting room. Tours typically take up to 45 minutes.

The cost of class is $125 per couple. Ingredients are not included in the pricing. During this 2 hour class, the pair will make 6 gallons of wine together.   Make 28 to 30 bottles of excellent wine the first time. Experience the fine art of wine making as we take you through the step-by-step procedure of making your first varietal wine. Chardonnay...

Kick off the holiday season and learn how to prepare delicious appetizers for your next festive gathering.  Menu: Shrimp Fritters with Tarragon Aioli Caramelized Onion Dip with Endive Leaves Roasted Garlic and Cheddar Gougères Mini Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches with Arugula and Horseradish Cream Skills Covered in Class Include: ...

Macarons are delicate and beautiful and seem impossible to re-create in your home kitchen… not so! Chef Rachel Cuzzone has an easy way about her instruction and you’ll walk away with all the confidence of an Olympic macaron baker! Menu Pumpkin Spice Macaron with Milk Chocolate Ganache Pecan Macaron with Cinnamon Buttercream Almond Macaron...

Join us for Happy Hour at The Chopping Block! Enjoy tastings of two select food-friendly wines paired with a charcuterie-cheese board to nosh on. This is a great way to get your evening started, especially if you roll right into one of our evening classes. All bottles of wine purchased during happy hour will be 10% off!

Olive oil is a traditional ingredient in foods for celebrating Hanukkah around the world. In this class, we will learn all about extra virgin olive oil and new ways to use it for Hanukkah, including olive oil ice cream and an Italian olive oil cake.

Learn the basics of working with yeast doughs and the art of properly shaping and baking them to perfection!  Menu: Carrot-Rosemary Braided Whole Wheat Loaf Pecan Sticky Buns Spinach, Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomato Calzones Skills Covered in Class Include: Mixing Yeast Dough Understanding Ingredient Functions Using Different Flours...

Be your own sushi master! With a little practice and our chef's helpful hints, you will learn how easy it really is to make sushi in your own kitchen. Menu: Maki Rolls Inside-Out Rolls Spicy Tuna Rolls Shrimp Tempura Salmon and Eel Nigiri Skills Covered in Class Include:  Preparing and Seasoning Sushi Rice Purchasing and Handling Sushi-Grade...

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...

Global cuisines may vary, but there is one tool you will find in every kitchen around the world. The Knife. The knife may be the most important tool in the kitchen yet is often the most daunting. In this class take your knife skills to the next level at Eataly as our la scuola chef demonstrates the techniques required to ease your prepping and elevate...

Take a trip down memory lane and indulge your adult sweet tooth as you design and build your very own gingerbread abode.  Enjoying the endless decorating options, from frosted candy shingles, to gummy window panes and pretzel picket fences, you will love turning your Gingerbread House into an edible work-of-art. With holiday tunes playing and...

In this new class format, meet one of our expert cheesemongers and get schooled on artisanal cheeses. You will learn all about the cheese, including how the cheese is made, the producer's story, and recipe ideas (spoiler: sometimes it's just recommended to eat it with salumi and  a good glass of wine!). During class, you will enjoy a...