Baking 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 ...

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...

PIZZA PARTY!!! This is the night you have been waiting for… join us in celebration pizza and prosecco and watch a Master at work! Master Istruttore Leo Spizzirri and our pizzaioli will be stretching dough and firing pizzas all evening in our oven room, for this special pizza party dinner. Bring all of your questions and learn pizza making from...

Who says you can't cook pizza on the grill? Get that delicious, wood-fired flavor in your own backyard! Menu: Chopped Salad with Grilled Radicchio, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Blue Cheese and Lemon Vinaigrette Whole Wheat Pizza with Seasonal Stone Fruit, Basil and Goat Cheese  Herb-Crusted Pizza with Grilled Fennel, Artichokes...

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 Strawberries...

Join us for a hands-on workshop on how to prepare focaccia, an Italian flatbread from start to finish. In this class, you’ll work with Eataly Chicago’s La Scuola Chef Joshua Septoski to form and shape focaccia dough as he reveals tips on how to produce this tasty bread that is perfect for a light lunch on the go.  You will be welcomed into...

There's no reason why freshly baked breads can't be a part of your life. Learn everything you need to know about the wide world of gluten-free grains, as we teach you how to make a wide array of delicious and satisfying breads and baked goods.  Menu: Multigrain Bread with Oats and Fennel Seeds No-Roll Quiche Crust with Kale Pesto, Sausage...

This 1 Day Pizza Class is the pizza class you have been looking for! This class is designed for the amateur baker ready to take the next step in pizza. Have you been making pretty good pizzas, but want to take them to the next level? This class gives you a better understanding of  different pizza styles. Other topics covered in this full day...

Every day, our bakery produces freshly-baked bread for our restaurants, counters, and marketplace. Our secret ingredients? A custom-built wood-fired oven, select freshly-milled flours, and a time-honored mother yeast. Lievito madre, or "mother leaven," is the key to transforming flour and water into traditional Italian bread.  Join one of our...

This 4-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 clients in no time.  Whether you have no experience, have taken a bartending course, or are an experienced...

Legendary baker, award-winning cook book author and baking instructor at Johnson & Wales University will be here for a 1 day only class on artisan bread. Note: Substitutions and Class Format We reserve the right to substitute ingredients, menus, recipes, chefs and instructors.  Unless noted otherwise, all of our classes are hands-on and...

Mamma Mia! Master the art of creating authentic Neapolitan pizzas in your own home. Menu: Grilled Romaine Salad with Crispy Pancetta and Parmesan Margherita (Tomato Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella and Basil) Pizza Roasted Red Pepper and Artichoke Pizza with Goat Cheese Prosciutto and Arugula Pizza White Pizza Skills covered in class : Making and...

Join us as we give you the tools to recreate Eataly's delicious, Neapolitan-style pizza in your own home kitchen!  Our pizzaioli are passionate about making authentic pizza that transports your taste buds to the city of Naples, the birthplace of pizza. Our in-house expert pizza makers will host a Wednesday evening pizza class in La Pizza &...

Mamma Mia! Master the art of creating authentic Neapolitan pizzas in your own home.  Grilled Radicchio and White Bean Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Potato-Rosemary Pizza with Prosciutto and Parmesan Cheese  Pistachio Pesto, Italian Sausage and Fontina Cheese Pizza Margherita (Tomato Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella and Basil) Pizza Skills...

This class is designed for the more advanced pizza maker. This class gives you a better understanding of  different pizza styles. Other topics covered in this 3 day class are dough chemistry and functionality of ingredients.  This course will give you the confidence to make great pies and leave you with a better understanding of classic Italian...