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Cooking Class - Italian Countryside Dinner - Date Night - Chicago
$ 109 Per person
all-inclusive: 2-2.5-hour class, 3-course meal.
Gift card can be used for any experience or cookware
What You'll Do
Enjoy a rustic meal filled with Italian flavors!
Craft a romantic meal for two in this immersive cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to prepare rustic Italian flavors using authentic techniques. You'll grill chicken under a brick, make creamy risotto and finish with a classic Italian dessert to share.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
This class is suitable for ages 18+.
Your Menu
May 9th at 4:00 PM
Tuscan Rosemary Chicken Under a Brick
Risotto with Sweet Peas and Parmesan
Arugula and Radicchio Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Vanilla Mascarpone Panna Cotta
May 9th at 7:00 PM
Tuscan Rosemary Chicken Under a Brick
Risotto with Sweet Peas and Parmesan
Arugula and Radicchio Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Vanilla Mascarpone Panna Cotta
May 21st at 7:00 PM
Tuscan Rosemary Chicken Under a Brick
Risotto with Sweet Peas and Parmesan
Arugula and Radicchio Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Vanilla Mascarpone Panna Cotta
May 24th at 4:00 PM
Tuscan Rosemary Chicken Under a Brick
Risotto with Sweet Peas and Parmesan
Arugula and Radicchio Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Vanilla Mascarpone Panna Cotta
For public cooking classes, menu changes cannot be made. For private events, most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request.
Adjustments cannot be made during the event.
Details
- Minimum Guests 1
- Maximum Guests 16
- Meal Courses 3
- Event Duration 2-2.5 hours
- Labels Couples, Date Night, Italian, Mother's Day
- Additional information In this class you will be working hands-on in groups of four sharing work stations and equipment.
Meet your chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef Verified Chef
Chef Eric began his culinary climb as a kitchen assistant, garnering real-world experience through the grocery and food service industries. His natural talent and passion for cuisine led him into the world of food prep, with a focus on the authentic flavors of East Asia. Helping others elevate their kitchen skills allowed Chef Eric to discover his joy for teaching and assuring his students that even mistakes can be meaningful.
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Cancellation Policy
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.
This experience is not refundable as it includes a meal kit.
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What You'll Do
Enjoy a rustic meal filled with Italian flavors!
Craft a romantic meal for two in this immersive cooking class. A chef instructor will teach you how to prepare rustic Italian flavors using authentic techniques. You'll grill chicken under a brick, make creamy risotto and finish with a classic Italian dessert to share.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
This class is suitable for ages 18+.
Your Menu
May 9th at 4:00 PM
Tuscan Rosemary Chicken Under a Brick
Risotto with Sweet Peas and Parmesan
Arugula and Radicchio Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Vanilla Mascarpone Panna Cotta
May 9th at 7:00 PM
Tuscan Rosemary Chicken Under a Brick
Risotto with Sweet Peas and Parmesan
Arugula and Radicchio Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Vanilla Mascarpone Panna Cotta
May 21st at 7:00 PM
Tuscan Rosemary Chicken Under a Brick
Risotto with Sweet Peas and Parmesan
Arugula and Radicchio Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Vanilla Mascarpone Panna Cotta
May 24th at 4:00 PM
Tuscan Rosemary Chicken Under a Brick
Risotto with Sweet Peas and Parmesan
Arugula and Radicchio Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Vanilla Mascarpone Panna Cotta
For public cooking classes, menu changes cannot be made. For private events, most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request.
Adjustments cannot be made during the event.
Details
- Minimum Guests 1
- Maximum Guests 16
- Meal Courses 3
- Event Duration 2-2.5 hours
- Labels Couples, Date Night, Italian, Mother's Day
- Additional information In this class you will be working hands-on in groups of four sharing work stations and equipment.
Reviews
Verified guest reviews for this experience
Ferran M.
05/25/2024
Excelent
Verified guest reviews for other experiences with Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Sandra Vazquez .
12/12/2025
Chef Eric was enthusiastic, charismatic, and incredibly supportive throughout the class. Chef stepped in exactly when needed and shared quick, helpful tips that made preparing the dish so much easier. Both dishes were absolutely delicious — but the Roasted Leek and Gruyère Croissant was truly top tier! I’m already looking forward to booking another class in the near future.
Mariana Macias .
12/10/2025
Robbe W.
08/03/2025
Samantha C.
05/17/2025
Chris was the chef that taught us how to make our breakfast and made the experience very memorable. Very professional and kind.
aileen g.
04/03/2026
awesome
James M.
04/01/2026
Wonderful experience and would do it again!
Nicole H.
03/26/2026
We learned how to Cook rosemary chicken, kale salad, and a lemon tarte. The class was extremely engaging and delicious! Would definitely recommend and am planning on returning soon.
Kelsey L.
03/25/2026
He was very entertaining. We cooked a salad pizza and meatballs. I wish we could’ve made our own dough and the sorbet but I’m sure he had to do that for time purposes other than that it was a great class.
Harrison C.
02/22/2026
Great focaccia
Patrick S.
02/02/2026
During our cooking class, my girlfriend Nadia and I cooked chicken saltimboca, salad, polenta, crostini, and tiramisu. All of the food was delicious, and I really enjoyed how involved we were able to be in the cooking process. I learned a lot of fun and helpful tricks like different ways to cut produce and how to pan-sear food properly. Chef Eric was walking around the kitchen, but it was a resident chef, Mimi, that lead the group for the majority of the class. The only thing is I wish that we had some appetizer or snack to eat before the end of the class because it was such a long process to make all of the food, but I understand that would be difficult with cleanliness. Thanks for a great night!
Matt M.
02/01/2026
We did the classic Italian Comfort Food and chef Eric was great! Super engaging and helpful with a bunch of great tips!
Melisa T.
11/13/2025
Rave reviews from my team about our experience with Chef Eric and his assistants. Top notch experience and delicious food!
Tom M.
11/03/2025
Great time!
Jay Ramos .
10/31/2025
Amazing experience
Lindsey S.
10/30/2025
Chef Eric and team were so fun and helpful. Great class environment and we learned a ton. Definitely making plans to come back for another class in the future!
Darlene Folliard .
10/03/2025
Chef Eric was a patience and knowledgeable teacher. The Class was well structured and an easy relax environment to learn. Was an enjoyable afternoon - highly recommend this class and this Chef
Anne F.
10/03/2025
We had so much fun learning and cooking with Eric. He’s so skilled and knowledgeable. I’ve been cooking for a long time but from the moment we started I learned tips and tricks that were new to me and my friends. Thank you for fun afternoon!
susan t.
10/01/2025
Team had a great time. Would like to receive the recipes for what we made. Thanks!
laura b.
08/30/2025
Chef Eric was a fantastic host & chef. He has a great energy as well as comprehensive knowledge & expertise. It was a pleasure to be in his class & we hope to try another one!
Theresa F.
08/28/2025
Chef Eric is fantastic! He's knowledgeable, charismatic, patient and super supportive. He made me feel like a A+ student in class. It was very easy to follow his instructions and he is a very pleasant teacher overall. I will be looking for more classes with chef Eric! And of course everything was delicious!
Mark S.
08/17/2025
Chef Nick and his team were knowledgeable and attentive for our staff event last week and made a last-minute accommodation for a vegetarian entree. Bravo!
Helen W.
07/27/2025
Chef Eric was well versed in the making of macaroons--how to troubleshoot and avoid disaster. They turned out quite tasty!
Dean Ewing .
07/10/2025
Chef Mimi and Jonathan were amazing! We had a great time
Ronni J.
06/17/2025
We had an amazing time during our pasta making class! It was a lot of fun, the instructions were easy and the food turned out amazing. Mimi, Jonathan and Robert were all very friendly, knowledgable and helpful throughout the entire class. I would definitely recommend and can't wait to book another class with them!
Unique W.
06/06/2025
Chef Eric is an amazingly skilled professional who appears to be extremely passionate, knowledgeable, and informative about food. He made me and my best friend feel very comfortable and we left with a new found love for sushi! Definitely excited to take more classes!!
Rick A.
05/29/2025
This class was outstanding!! Heather made the class very hands-on; she showed me a few new cooking tricks, which I greatly appreciated; the 3 items were delicious, which I will make again; and she made the class lots of fun. But most of all I feel much more comfortable in making the perfect pie crust! I will definitely take more classes. Thank you.
Kayla O.
05/24/2025
Great class
Randi H.
05/04/2025
The class was well organized, informative and a lot of fun!
Lydia R.
05/02/2025
Hi
It was chef Mimi.
She’s great.
She told us that we will get the receipes. Can you please share them with me?
Kevin F.
04/27/2025
Great work by the whole team - it was an enjoyable experience for all ages (note that Chef Eric was not the one running this but the chef who did was also very kind / helpful)
Batu O.
03/05/2025
Fantastic experience, Chef Eric was great!
Marcia R.
01/23/2025
I thoroughly enjoyed this class!
Farrin A.
09/05/2024
Overall great experience! The recipe was really delicious, better than I expected. The instructor made the ice cream and I was hoping that we’d learn that part - as I knew how to cook everything else. A good time nonetheless!
Ellen F.
08/11/2024
Fun experience and wonderful instruction! Thank you Chef Eric!
Alex W.
08/03/2024
Great class!! Very instructive and fun!
Derek P.
07/28/2024
Great class and well organized, food turned out perfect!
Jim B.
07/21/2024
Class was fun and we made new friends. Would love to do this again
Amanda M.
07/15/2024
Chef Eric was AMAZING!!! He was such a great instructor and has such an infectious personality!! His charisma + skill made our experience very much worth it!!!
Maria Baez .
07/09/2024
Great time! Highly recommend!
Lillian D.
07/09/2024
Had a BLAST!! Chef Eric was amazing! Bought as a Father's Day gift... didn't think he would enjoy as much as he did... even my tween said he had fun (thats says a lot)!!!! Will be booking more classes soon! Thanks Chef and team!
Victor B.
06/29/2024
We had a great time.
Jeff Y.
05/27/2024
Mimi created an amazing, informative and fun environment for all. Highly recommend!
How do I get a copy of recipes for dishes created?
Shannon W.
05/27/2024
Mimi was amazing! She did a wonderful job of interacting with the class and explaining each step of the meal to ensure our success! The food was delicious and we can’t wait for our next class!
Mike M.
05/18/2024
It was great! Instructor had so many helpful tips beyond the dish. Such a good experience!
Shae O.
05/17/2024
Fun experience! Great food!
David K.
04/30/2024
Great team event! Venue was great, instructions were easy, and dinner was delicious. Thanks Chef Mimi and crew Johnathan and Robert!
Barbara L.
04/04/2024
We enjoyed it!
Nick S.
04/02/2024
The food was delicious and Chef Eric made it a very fun evening!
Lydia S.
03/19/2024
Me and my partner had so much fun in this class. Chef Eric was very informative and made the class so fun and enjoyable. We will be returning!
Abrawham H.
03/10/2024
It was a fun and interactive experience. Definitely would recommend and come back too!
Alejandra .
02/27/2024
The experience was great. The Chef is amazing and his coworkers too.
Evan C.
02/26/2024
Food was delicious. Eric is a top tier instructor and chef. Very knowledgeable and great sense of humor.
Amit K.
02/16/2024
Food was delicious and cooking was a blast.
Melissa S.
02/05/2024
Great experience and our Chef had a wealth of experience and knowledge! We absolutely adored her! Highly recommend!
Thomas M.
01/20/2024
My wife Christine and I went there for our first cooking class together. We had a great time, learned a lot, and certainly are going there again!
Kira G.
01/09/2024
Very friendly and made good food. Was with the resident who seemed a bit newer but very sweet. Enjoyed the location!
Lori F.
12/16/2023
Very good but I didn't get any of the recipes including the more preferable Italian butter cream.
Ladonna
12/14/2023
Absolutely delicious food! Really enjoyed the group and the chef leading the class.
Michelle B.
12/13/2023
I had a great time. This was a perfect hands-on course.
Carol
12/01/2023
Fun class!
Laura
12/01/2023
Loved it, but would have preferred smaller class size so that we could work in groups of two.
Frederick
12/01/2023
I enjoyed the class. The chef was really personable, knowledgeable and professional. He explained everything clearly. The food was great at the end.
Heather
12/01/2023
This class was fun and educational for my daughter and her friend. They both learned some techniques and were given appropriate attention.
Tiffany
12/01/2023
My husband and I had an enjoyable time. The food turned out excellent. Chef Joy and the others in the class were delightful to be around. There was a lot of standing. I wish we had been able to at least sit down to eat the delicious food. Overall great experience.
Marianne
12/01/2023
It was excellent. It was very hands on, and the class was small. Justin, the chef that was the class instructor, is a fantastic, hands on teacher.
Andrea
12/01/2023
The class was great! The menu was delicious and doable at home. The instructor was spot on. Looking forward to doing the next class!
Chrysanna
12/01/2023
Class was fun , my teen grandson loved it. We can't wait to do another class together.
Linda
12/01/2023
Loved the menu and the class taught by Molly! I have already made the entire meal for friends at home!
Linda
12/01/2023
Terrific class taught by Molly! Can't believe I actually made edible crepes! The whole menu was great!
Denise
12/01/2023
The instructor was Fantastic!
Nancy
12/01/2023
I had the greatest time at my cooking class! The food was so good and the chef was fun and and taught many helpful hints during the class!
I will be taking a cooking class again very soon!
Elizabeth
12/01/2023
My husband and I celebrated our anniversary with this cooking class and had so much fun! Would have been better with a little wine or champagne but it was great. We've already made a few of the dishes!!
Terri
12/01/2023
This was a fun and wonderful class. The recipes were delicious . Chef Chris was a true professional chef. She gave little inside tips, was very good at explaining the recipes. I would take another class with Chef Chris!
JaNishia
12/01/2023
Chef Tanya and Jake, the cooking instructors, were terrific! They not only shared valuable tips for cooking but also for prepping and cleaning the station. I was thrilled with the class and can't wait to sign up for another one. If you're interested, book your spot on a Saturday or Sunday.
Delia
12/01/2023
What a great class. From the beginning with regard to explaining the different variations that we were going to make. Guiding us in the preparing of the ingredients and working with us in the cooking of the ingredients and how it all comes together . The end result the best getting to eat what we made. Delicious. Ready to register for my next class. Great way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
Mallory
12/01/2023
Taken many classes, this so far is the best, easy and delicious. chefs are so good and make it fun and easy!!
Trisha
12/01/2023
Our family of 3 (including a teen son) really enjoyed this class. The recipes were easy to figure out and make, and it's nice to have the book to refer to the 3 things we made, as well as all of the other content. Chef Kelley was very helpful, friendly, and encouraging with our son!
Toni
12/01/2023
It was so much fun! Learned several techniques from Chef Miguel and the food was amazing. I believe the small class size helped. I would recommend this class.
Laura S
12/01/2023
Excellent class. Good food, great instruction.
Theresa
11/08/2023
This class was great! Very informative and lots of fun, the instructors were very helpful (and the food was delicious!). I highly recommend this class and look forward to taking another class soon.
Annette B.
11/12/2025
Best was the delicious meal and the kitchen environment. The teaching was uninspiring and very impersonal. I couldn't remember all the cutting techniques when they were presented in one swoop. I had trouble putting the naan dough into the small slit in the hot oven. Why not pull the tray out all the way.
Rich S.
10/11/2025
instructor (not Eric) was great, except she talked way too fast. Biggest complaint is that the dishes were all far too salty. This wasn’t because of salt we added, but because of the premixed items provided to us. It’s especially concerning since we brought my 87 year old father, who has a serious heart condition. I am almost positive that I mentioned his special dietary requirement when making the reservation.
Tucker S.
05/04/2025
We didn't end up having Chef Eric, which was disappointing because we booked this class specifically after reading his reviews. Instead, the chef we got seemed untrained/unfamiliar with teaching a cooking class. When we arrived, he was still reading the recipe, and he seemed at a loss multiple times throughout the class.
His attitude was odd; he was very vulgar and didn't seem to like answering questions, which is part of what made it seem like he hadn't had much experience teaching. He also spent extra time with certain people and offered no help or conversation to others.
The worst of it came towards the end, the class was running behind, and he got the pans way too hot to cook the Bok Choy. When he went to deglaze the pan that I was working next to, he added too much water to the already way too hot pan and gave it a hard shake, causing the oil and water to splash out of the pan and onto my face and torso. Fortunately, the burns weren't too bad and have only left some minor red marks on my face one day later, but it did get oil stains on the shirt I was wearing that I couldn't get out.
I was looking forward to this class, but was disappointed.
Wendy G.
07/31/2024
We didn’t have Eric but some woman. Instructions weren’t that thought out and for groups of four, more equipment should have been available. You should offer classes for groups of 2. Not enough hands on time with four people and you can’t experience cooking the meal.
