Cooking Classes in Chicago, IL

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.

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."

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...

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...

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.

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.

Who doesn't love fried dough? We'll make both cake-style and raised-style doughs, and show you how to fry, glaze, dip and fill them to perfection. You'll go home with a boxful of your very own fresh creations! Lunch will be served, and fresh coffee will be flowing. Menu: Strawberry Shortcake Cruller Filled with Whipped Cream and Fresh...

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...

Let’s cook the movie! Have you ever been so distracted by a great food movie that you just couldn’t concentrate on anything but that food? Our first movie class is inspired by Chef the movie. We’ll make Cuban Sandwiches from start to finish and watch the movie at the same time! How does fresh baked Cuban bread and roasted pork loin with homemade...

Pecorino, washed-rind, farmstead, stagionato…what does it all mean? Join the master cheesemongers of Eataly in a guided tasting of carefully-selected cheeses that highlight a wide variety of cheese making styles and techniques. Guests will enjoy a tasting of 6 of Eataly's most delicious cheeses at peak perfection, paired with just the right condiments...

Italy is the world’s second largest wine producer, but navigating an Italian wine section can be a daunting task. In this beginners wine class, our Eatalian wine expert will help you to distinguish Italian grapes and taste wine like a pro. One thing that makes Italian wines so fascinating is the diversity in both culture and geography throughout...

Food in small packages is a worldwide phenomenon. Have fun preparing and devouring these comforting tidbits of all shapes, sizes and ethnicities. Menu: Poland: Pierogi Filled with Potatoes and Roasted Garlic Philippines: Lumpia (Crispy Springs Rolls with Pork and Ginger) Greece: Spanakopita (Spinach and Feta-Filled Phyllo Pastries) Mexico:...

Our Cooking Lab classes teach the basic science and techniques all cooks need to know. You will learn to understand the causes and effects of your actions in the kitchen. We examine various cooking methods and ingredients to discover parallels that will amaze you. Your view of cooking may well be transformed.  These interactive demonstration...