Cooking Classes in Chicago, IL

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 ...

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.

This wine tasting class is casual, informative and fun! Open Tastings do not take as long. We pour a few wines, and serve delicious light appetizers that pair with the wines. We talk about the wines, what is unique about them, what type of food they go best with and other interesting fun facts.

Learn the basics of working with yeast dough 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 ...

Join us for Happy Hour at The Chopping Block! Enjoy tastings of two select food-friendly wines along with 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. Note: All bottles of wine purchased during happy hour will be 10% off!

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...

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  Kneading...

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: Steak au Poivre with Shallot and Cognac Reduction Rosemary Crumb-Crusted Rack of Lamb with Warm French...

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!

We're not just whistlin' Dixie! Join us for a delicious down-home dinner.  Menu: Fried Chicken with Honey-Tabasco Sauce Skillet Mac-n-Cheese Roasted Green Beans with Pecans Apple Pandowdy with Whiskey-Spiked Whipped Cream Skills Covered in Class Include:  Selecting Chicken Deep-Frying Making a Spice Rub Using a Deep-Fry Thermometer...

We generally pour six wines, and serve a few delicious light appetizers that pair with the wines.  We talk about the wines, what is unique about them, what type of food they go best with and other interesting fun facts.  Tastings are a great way to spend an evening. Come join us for some "wine fun."

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...

Adapted to the needs of today's kitchen, this advanced class will transform your understanding and empower you to make the lavish and exquisite.  Menu includes:  Saag Paneer (spicy sautéed spinach with homemade cheese) Pakoris (light crispy vegetable tempura with seasonal vegetables) Paratha (whole wheat layered buttered flatbread)...

Homemade bagels, cream cheese and smoked salmon? We can't think of a better way to start the day! Learn, hands-on, how to make these crowd-pleasers, and enjoy a fun and delicious brunch.  Menu: Homemade Bagels with Hot-Smoked Salmon and Herb Cream Cheese Cucumber-Dill Salad Cheese Blintzes with Blueberry Sauce Skills Covered in Class Include: ...

We generally pour six wines, and serve a few delicious light appetizers that pair with the wines.  We talk about the wines, what is unique about them, what type of food they go best with and other interesting fun facts.  Tastings are a great way to spend an evening. Come join us for some "wine fun."