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4.3
(45 reviews)

Chef William or Resident Chef

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Chef William or Resident Chef
Verified chef
45 Reviews
Chef William combines his years of experience in the kitchen with a passion for sharing his love of cooking. Known for his approachable teaching style, he specializes in helping home cooks build confidence in the kitchen. From mastering essential techniques to creating flavorful dishes, Chef William offers hands-on cooking classes that are both educational and fun, ensuring that each participant leaves inspired and ready to cook.
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February 15th - 21st
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Chicago Cooking Class: Decadent French Opera Cake Chicago Cooking Class: Decadent French Opera Cake 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Decadent French Opera Cake 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Decadent French Opera Cake 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Decadent French Opera Cake 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Decadent French Opera Cake 6 slide
CHEF’S PLACE

Decadent French Opera Cake

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to make one of the most luxurious desserts in the world. Take a sweet journey in this immersive cooking class led by an expert chef instructor. You'll learn how to make a French Opera Cake from scratch using fresh ingredients. Plus, you'll learn the techniques to assemble and decorate this decadent...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
45 Reviews
Skokie
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Chicago Cooking Class: Rustic Tuscan Dinner - Date Night Chicago Cooking Class: Rustic Tuscan Dinner - Date Night 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Rustic Tuscan Dinner - Date Night 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Rustic Tuscan Dinner - Date Night 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Rustic Tuscan Dinner - Date Night 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Rustic Tuscan Dinner - Date Night 6 slide
CHEF’S PLACE

Rustic Tuscan Dinner - Date Night

$89
Cooking Class
$89
Learn how to make pasta from scratch with a bit of Tuscan flare. Explore the flavors of Tuscany in this immersive cooking class. Elevate your date night with fresh Italian flavors and meals made from scratch with the help of a chef instructor. Learn essential cooking techniques straight from Italy for a romantic...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
45 Reviews
Skokie
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Chicago Cooking Class: Crafting Classic Croissants Chicago Cooking Class: Crafting Classic Croissants 2 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Crafting Classic Croissants 3 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Crafting Classic Croissants 4 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Crafting Classic Croissants 5 slide Chicago Cooking Class: Crafting Classic Croissants 6 slide
CHEF’S PLACE

Crafting Classic Croissants

$99
Cooking Class
$99
Master the art of making a classic croissant with unique flavors. Flaky, buttery croissants are on the menu of this immersive cooking class. Learn how to make these classic desserts both savory and sweet with fresh ingredients and from scratch. Plus, mater the technique for making and baking the dough, plus other...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
45 Reviews
Skokie
No dates available
 
February 15th - 21st
PRESIDENT’S DAY SALE
GET UP TO $50 IN COZYMEAL
CASH™
Spend $100 or more, get $10 Cozymeal Cash
Spend $250 or more, get $25 Cozymeal Cash
Spend $500 or more, get $50 Cozymeal Cash
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Team Building Activities WITH Chef William or Resident Chef THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Chicago Team Building Activity: Modern Southern Homestyle Chicago Team Building Activity: Modern Southern Homestyle 2 slide Chicago Team Building Activity: Modern Southern Homestyle 3 slide Chicago Team Building Activity: Modern Southern Homestyle 4 slide Chicago Team Building Activity: Modern Southern Homestyle 5 slide Chicago Team Building Activity: Modern Southern Homestyle 6 slide
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Great for Groups of 12-16

Modern Southern Homestyle

$105
Team Building Activity
$105
Craft classic homestyle Southern food with a modern flair. Soul-nourishing, hearty and flavorful are only a few ways to describe the menu of this hands-on team building cooking class. A chef instructor will teach your team essential techniques and modernized recipes for classic Southern comfort food. Learn how to fry...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
45 Reviews
Skokie
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Chicago Team Building Activity: Creative Gourmet Fare Chicago Team Building Activity: Creative Gourmet Fare 2 slide Chicago Team Building Activity: Creative Gourmet Fare 3 slide Chicago Team Building Activity: Creative Gourmet Fare 4 slide Chicago Team Building Activity: Creative Gourmet Fare 5 slide Chicago Team Building Activity: Creative Gourmet Fare 6 slide
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Creative Gourmet Fare

$115
Team Building Activity
$115
Discover new culinary techniques and bond with your team while creating new dishes. Elevate your culinary skills and bond with your team in this engaging team building cooking class. Learn chef-approved techniques and gourmet recipes from a world-class chef. Break into groups to work through a menu of vibrant dishes,...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
45 Reviews
Skokie
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Chicago Team Building Activity: Decadent Steakhouse Dinner Chicago Team Building Activity: Decadent Steakhouse Dinner 2 slide Chicago Team Building Activity: Decadent Steakhouse Dinner 3 slide Chicago Team Building Activity: Decadent Steakhouse Dinner 4 slide Chicago Team Building Activity: Decadent Steakhouse Dinner 5 slide Chicago Team Building Activity: Decadent Steakhouse Dinner 6 slide
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Decadent Steakhouse Dinner

$125
Team Building Activity
$125
Cook a meal with your team that’s fit for the most luxurious steakhouse. You’ll feel like you’re dining in a luxury steakhouse during this hands-on team building cooking class. Allow an expert chef instructor to guide your team through a four-course menu of decadent recipes. Learn essential...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
4.3
45 Reviews
Skokie
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REVIEWS

Chef William or Resident Chef's Overall Rating

4.3 / 5

Based on 45 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef William or Resident Chef

Julie S.

Julie

09/21/25
It was a good experience!
09/21/25
Carolyn B.

Carolyn

08/04/25
Did not have Chef William for the Surf & Turf class. It was Chef Jay (I believe). I felt the class was a bit unorganized and instructions unclear at times. We received way too much lecture on knives and regions of Italy where certain cheese comes from. By the time we got around to actually grilling, the chef was actually grilling our steaks while we were on a break and turned over the grill to each group to grill the shrimp. The grill was so hot that the none of the grillers could stand the heat. Needless to say, the shrimp were terribly overcooked because the heat was burning their arms and they could not flip the shrimp in time --- Chef Jay was busy doing something with the steaks. After almost 2 hours in, people started sneaking and eating the items already prepared and sneaking wine (we found we could not drink the wine that we arrived with due to some city law), so we had a disjointed meal. A s@*t show for sure!
08/04/25
John S.

John

08/01/25
Hi friends, Highly disappointed with this cooking class. Chef Chris was a good guy and capable, and the staff was excellent, but that's not why. I would like a full refund, please. Here is why: 1. The class explicitly said we could BYOB and drink wine. When we arrived at Sur La Table, they said Skokie ordinances did not permit that, so that ruined a large part of the class for my date and I. FALSE ADVERTISING 2. When we cooked the meal, WE STOOD UP TO EAT IT?!?!?!? Are you kidding me?? I've been to cooking classes all over the world, and the beauty of it, is you cook, then you sit down with new friends to eat it. Standing for the entire class? Horrible management of your clients. Horrible branding. Try advertising that, and see how far you would get with booking! 2.5 hours of standing is fine IF IT'S ADVERTISED. IT WAS NOT. TERRIBLE. 3. I paid over $90 per person, which is fine if I'm satisfied, and my date couldn't eat her pork chop, and once again, Skokie ordinances said we can take no meat home! I paid a hundred bucks for a pork chop and I have to leave it there to be thrown out?!?!? Here's the deal: had you advertised "standing for the entire time, no BYO, and you must eat all food" and more than likely I would have not booked it, but would have known, at least. I know you can't change town ordinances, however, I feel this information fell through the cracks, and it made for a very disappointing evening. I don't think Cozymeal was duplicitous, I just feel it was HORRIBLE communication. I want a full refund immediately. The staff was great, we went over the two hour time, and we burned the dessert, but all of that is a part of life and cooking classes, I get it. The other stuff???? You all need to reevaluate, and get on the same page. I'll await a reply. Best, John Stemberg
08/01/25