Mediterranean Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago

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Take your taste buds on a tour of Italy, Greece, Turkey and the exotic islands of the Mediterranean during a Mediterranean cooking class in downtown Chicago. You’ll be introduced to rich olive oils, fresh vegetables and fruits. Expert chefs will teach you how to prepare some of the Mediterranean’s finest dishes like seafood paella, falafel, spanakopita and more. You’ll be able to bring the Mediterranean to your table after a cooking class in Downtown Chicago.


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Fresh From the Bistro

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Explore the tastes and textures of Paris with these magnificent selections. The dishes in this charming interactive cooking class call to mind the tasty traditions of true bistro dining. With guided instruction from a top local chef and a menu featuring pan-roasted tarragon chicken, asparagus paired with tender...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
40 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Thu, May 1st at 4:00PM & other times
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Classic Portuguese Recipes

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Experience the signature flavors of Portugal in this vibrant menu. This immersive cooking class highlights beloved Portuguese dishes as you explore traditional ingredients and techniques. A world-class chef shows you how to season and cook piri piri chicken and fry crispy potato croquettes. Delight the senses with an...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
40 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Mon, May 5th at 7:00PM & other times
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Chef's Suite - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Stir up a little romance with a premium session made for two. With an evening of culinary creativity in a cooking class led by a top local chef, your date night activities get a whole lot tastier. Work shoulder to shoulder while learning to make seared scallops, salad featuring aromatic shaved fennel, risotto with the...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
52 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Sat, Apr 12th at 4:00PM & other times
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Elevated Italian-Inspired Feast

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft a modern Italian-style menu featuring upscale ingredients and timeless techniques. The menu for this gourmet cooking class draws inspiration from Old World recipes with a decidedly contemporary finesse. The chef shows you how to prepare chicken and a buttery sauce for chicken piccata and infuse creamy polenta...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
40 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Tue, May 6th at 7:00PM & other times
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French Feast for Spring

$89
Cooking Class
$89
France shares its sensational culinary traditions, just in time for spring. Learn methods for making your own delicious springtime fare with a French twist in this joyful cooking class. With a top-level chef instructor leading you as you work, you'll gather gourmet techniques for making your own pan-seared salmon,...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
52 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Mon, Apr 14th at 4:00PM & other times
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Spring Flavor Festival

$89
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$89
Let the new season guide you into a fresh way of eating. Get ready for the weather warm-up with a cooking class that brings spring dining into focus. An A-plus local chef is ready to share guided lessons in marinated lamb skewers dressed with herbed yogurt, nutty farro peppered with snap peas, feta-topped roasted...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
52 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Tue, Apr 15th at 4:00PM & other times
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Nonna's Saucy Secrets

$89
Cooking Class
$89
The key to irresistible Italian cooking is an excellent sauce. This hands-on cooking class delves into Nonna’s recipe box to unveil the secrets of a great Italian sauce. With a world-class chef to guide you, you’ll prepare classic recipes like spicy shrimp fra diavolo to improve your sauce-making skills....
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
40 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Wed, May 7th at 4:00PM & other times
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Flavors of Spring - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
This fresh, in-season menu is perfect for celebrating new beginnings. Renew your love with your sweetheart in the kitchen with a fun, intimate cooking class. Guided by an expert chef, you’ll craft a seasonal menu using timeless techniques. Pan-roast juicy chicken seasoned with herbs and enliven farro with fresh...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
40 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Thu, May 8th at 7:00PM & other times
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Rustic Italian Recipes

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Give rustic Italian recipes a gourmet upgrade with tips from an expert chef. This immersive cooking class blends Italian comfort food with high-end technique to create a memorable menu. Learn tips for making traditional chicken piccata and infusing creamy polenta with roasted garlic. Elevate asparagus with fragrant...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
52 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Tue, May 6th at 7:00PM & other times
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Gourmet Italian Sauces

$89
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$89
Learn tips for crafting classic sauces to enhance signature Italian dishes. This hands-on cooking class focuses on traditional sauces and dressings from Italian cuisine. Follow along with the chef as you create spicy tomato-based shrimp fra diavolo with linguine and dress Caprese salad with herby pesto vinaigrette....
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
52 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Wed, May 7th at 4:00PM & other times
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Falafel Feast

$89
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$89
Craft fragrant and flavorful vegetarian fare featuring crispy falafel and Mediterranean flair. This interactive cooking class draws inspiration from across the Mediterranean in a vibrant vegetarian menu. A world-class chef will teach you how to mix, form and fry golden, crunchy falafel to serve with Greek-inspired...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.4
40 Reviews
Skokie
Next Date: Fri, May 16th at 1:00PM & other times
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Seasonal Gourmet Supper - Date Night

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate ingredients at their peak with this high-end seasonal menu. In this gourmet cooking class, you’ll learn secrets from fine dining kitchens while elevating your culinary skills. An expert chef demonstrates tips for pan-roasting herbed chicken and introducing textures with farro and snap peas. Enhance...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
4.8
52 Reviews
Chicago (Streeterville)
Next Date: Thu, May 8th at 7:00PM & other times
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