Group Activities in Downtown Chicago

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Group activities in Downtown Chicago combine unforgettable entertainment with an impeccable meal. You and your group will be introduced to a local professional chef who will lead the class on a culinary adventure, whether it's creating handmade sushi, making homemade pasta or hosting a friendly cooking competition. No matter what experience you choose, one thing is for sure: You and your group will get to enjoy plenty of gourmet food together!

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Chicago Team Building Activity: Mystery Basket Competition
Team Building Activity
CHEF’S PLACE
Team Building Activity
$149

Mystery Basket Competition

Chef Andy
Chef Andy
(5.0)
Next Date: Sun, Dec 29th at 12:30PM & other times
More dates available
Chicago Food Tour: Discover Historic Chicago
Food Tour
$79

Discover Historic Chicago

Guide Shawn or Local Guide
Guide Shawn or Local Guide
(5.0)
Next Date: Fri, Dec 27th at 11:30AM & other times
More dates available
Chicago Team Building Activity: Culinary Creations
Team Building Activity
CHEF’S PLACE
Team Building Activity
$110

Culinary Creations

Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
(4.6)
Contact Sales for Availability
 
Chicago Team Building Activity: Making Sushi From Scratch
Holiday
Team Building Activity
CHEF’S PLACE
Team Building Activity
$149

Making Sushi From Scratch

Chef Andy
Chef Andy
(5.0)
Next Date: Sun, Dec 29th at 12:30PM & other times
More dates available
Chicago Food Tour: Discover Chicago's Greatest Hits
Food Tour
$99

Discover Chicago's Greatest Hits

Guide David or Local Guide
Guide David or Local Guide
(5.0)
No dates available
 
Chicago Team Building Activity: Culinary Creations
Team Building Activity
CHEF’S PLACE
Team Building Activity
$110

Culinary Creations

Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
(4.8)
Contact Sales for Availability
 
Chicago Team Building Activity: Classic Latin-Inspired Tacos
Team Building Activity
CHEF’S PLACE
Team Building Activity
$149

Classic Latin-Inspired Tacos

Chef Andy
Chef Andy
(5.0)
Next Date: Sun, Dec 29th at 12:30PM & other times
More dates available
Chicago Weekend Food Tour: Essential Chicago Eats
Weekend Food Tour
Weekend Food Tour
$79

Essential Chicago Eats

Guide Shawn or Local Guide
Guide Shawn or Local Guide
(5.0)
Next Date: Sat, Dec 28th at 11:30AM & other times
More dates available
Chicago Team Building Activity: Making Pizza by Hand
Team Building Activity
CHEF’S PLACE
Team Building Activity
$149

Making Pizza by Hand

Chef Andy
Chef Andy
(5.0)
Next Date: Sun, Dec 29th at 12:30PM & other times
More dates available
Chicago Food Tour: River North Bites and Sights
Food Tour
$59

River North Bites and Sights

Guide David or Local Guide
Guide David or Local Guide
(5.0)
No dates available
 
Chicago Team Building Activity: Forging Fresh Pasta
Holiday
Team Building Activity
CHEF’S PLACE
Team Building Activity
$149

Forging Fresh Pasta

Chef Andy
Chef Andy
(5.0)
Next Date: Sun, Dec 29th at 12:30PM & other times
More dates available
Chicago Team Building Activity: Spanish Paella Party
Holiday
Team Building Activity
CHEF’S PLACE
Team Building Activity
$149

Spanish Paella Party

Chef Andy
Chef Andy
(5.0)
Next Date: Sun, Dec 29th at 12:30PM & other times
More dates available

Cooking Competitions

Chicago Team Building Activity: Mystery Basket Competition
CHEF’S PLACE
Cooking Competition
$149

Mystery Basket Competition

Challenge your teammates to a friendly competition with a mystery box challenge. Nothing brings out innovation and creativity quite like a competition, which is why in this unique team building experience with Chef Andy, you'll compete against your team members to determine who's a top-notch chef. Your group will...
Chef Andy
Chef Andy
(5.0)
Next Date: Sun, Dec 29th at 12:30PM & other times
More dates available

Pasta Classes

Chicago Team Building Activity: Forging Fresh Pasta
CHEF’S PLACE
Pasta Class
$149

Forging Fresh Pasta

Learn how to craft a complete pasta meal in this incredible team building experience! There is nothing quite like fresh, homemade pasta, and this team building class is perfect for any group looking to connect over the creation and enjoyment of a good pasta-centric meal. You and your team will be immersed in all...
Chef Andy
Chef Andy
(5.0)
Next Date: Sun, Dec 29th at 12:30PM & other times
More dates available

Sushi Classes

Chicago Team Building Activity: Making Sushi From Scratch
CHEF’S PLACE
Sushi Class
$149

Making Sushi From Scratch

Work together to become a team of maki sushi masters in this hands-on sushi workshop. In this team building class, Chef Andy will be your guide as you and your team work together to learn how to roll your own sushi and make other Japanese favorites from scratch. Chef Andy will focus on teaching your team how to...
Chef Andy
Chef Andy
(5.0)
Next Date: Sun, Dec 29th at 12:30PM & other times
More dates available

Paella Classes

Chicago Team Building Activity: Spanish Paella Party
CHEF’S PLACE
Paella Class
$149

Spanish Paella Party

Enjoy the communal experience of preparing paella in this hands-on culinary team building experience. Paella is not only characterized by it's saffron-scented rice and distinct pan, but also by the festivities that surround it. Paella brings people together, and in this team building class, Chef Andy invites your team...
Chef Andy
Chef Andy
(5.0)
Next Date: Sun, Dec 29th at 12:30PM & other times
More dates available

Other Group Cooking Classes

Chicago Team Building Activity: Classic Latin-Inspired Tacos
Team Building Activity
CHEF’S PLACE
Team Building Activity
$149

Classic Latin-Inspired Tacos

Chef Andy
Chef Andy
(5.0)
Next Date: Sun, Dec 29th at 12:30PM & other times
More dates available
Chicago Team Building Activity: Making Pizza by Hand
Team Building Activity
CHEF’S PLACE
Team Building Activity
$149

Making Pizza by Hand

Chef Andy
Chef Andy
(5.0)
Next Date: Sun, Dec 29th at 12:30PM & other times
More dates available
Chicago Team Building Activity: Culinary Creations
Team Building Activity
CHEF’S PLACE
Team Building Activity
$110

Culinary Creations

Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
Chef Shirley or Resident Chef
(4.6)
Contact Sales for Availability
 
Chicago Team Building Activity: Culinary Creations
Team Building Activity
CHEF’S PLACE
Team Building Activity
$110

Culinary Creations

Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chef Eric or Resident Chef
(4.8)
Contact Sales for Availability
 
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Private Food Tours

Chicago Food Tour: Discover Historic Chicago
Food Tour
$79

Discover Historic Chicago

Guide Shawn or Local Guide
Guide Shawn or Local Guide
(5.0)
Next Date: Fri, Dec 27th at 11:30AM & other times
More dates available
Chicago Weekend Food Tour: Essential Chicago Eats
Weekend Food Tour
Weekend Food Tour
$79

Essential Chicago Eats

Guide Shawn or Local Guide
Guide Shawn or Local Guide
(5.0)
Next Date: Sat, Dec 28th at 11:30AM & other times
More dates available
Chicago Food Tour: River North Bites and Sights
Food Tour
$59

River North Bites and Sights

Guide David or Local Guide
Guide David or Local Guide
(5.0)
No dates available
 
Chicago Food Tour: Discover Chicago's Greatest Hits
Food Tour
$99

Discover Chicago's Greatest Hits

Guide David or Local Guide
Guide David or Local Guide
(5.0)
No dates available
 

Private Chef Meals

Chicago Private Chef Meal: Classic Sushi Selection
CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Private Chef Meal
$129

Classic Sushi Selection

Chef Andy
Chef Andy
(5.0)
Next Date: Sun, Dec 29th & other times
More dates available
Chicago Private Chef Meal: Unforgettable Hibachi Dinner
CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Private Chef Meal
$60

Unforgettable Hibachi Dinner

Chef Josh or Resident Chef
Chef Josh or Resident Chef
(5.0)
Next Date: Sun, Dec 29th & other times
More dates available
Chicago Private Chef Meal: Sushi & Sizzle SoirГ©e
CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Private Chef Meal
$139

Sushi & Sizzle SoirГ©e

Chef Andy
Chef Andy
(5.0)
Next Date: Sun, Dec 29th & other times
More dates available
Chicago Private Chef Meal: Premium Sushi Feast
CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Private Chef Meal
$159

Premium Sushi Feast

Chef Andy
Chef Andy
(5.0)
Next Date: Sun, Dec 29th & other times
More dates available
Chicago Private Chef Meal: Emily in Paris-Themed French Feast
CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Private Chef Meal
$109

Emily in Paris-Themed French Feast

Chef Andy
Chef Andy
(5.0)
Next Date: Sun, Dec 29th & other times
More dates available
Chicago Private Chef Meal: Impressive Bachelorette Party Dinner
CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Private Chef Meal
$109

Impressive Bachelorette Party Dinner

Chef Andy
Chef Andy
(5.0)
Next Date: Sun, Dec 29th & other times
More dates available
Chicago Private Chef Meal: Elevated Mexican Street Food
CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Private Chef Meal
$109

Elevated Mexican Street Food

Chef Andy
Chef Andy
(5.0)
Next Date: Sun, Dec 29th & other times
More dates available
Chicago Private Chef Meal: Chef's Surprise Gourmet Italian Fare
Christmas
CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Private Chef Meal
$109

Chef's Surprise Gourmet Italian Fare

Chef Andy
Chef Andy
(5.0)
Next Date: Sun, Dec 29th & other times
More dates available
Chicago Private Chef Meal: Japanese Omakase-Style Dinner
Christmas
CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Private Chef Meal
$119

Japanese Omakase-Style Dinner

Chef Andy
Chef Andy
(5.0)
Next Date: Sun, Dec 29th & other times
More dates available
Chicago Private Chef Meal: Gourmet Chinese Fare
CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Private Chef Meal
$119

Gourmet Chinese Fare

Chef Andy
Chef Andy
(5.0)
Next Date: Sun, Dec 29th & other times
More dates available
Chicago Private Chef Meal: Gourmet Plant-Based Favorites
CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Private Chef Meal
$109

Gourmet Plant-Based Favorites

Chef Andy
Chef Andy
(5.0)
Next Date: Sun, Dec 29th & other times
More dates available
Chicago Private Chef Meal: Exquisite Mediterranean Dining
Christmas
CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU
Private Chef Meal
$109

Exquisite Mediterranean Dining

Chef Andy
Chef Andy
(5.0)
Next Date: Sun, Dec 29th & other times
More dates available

Online Cooking Classes

Online Cooking Class: Authentic Israeli Comforts
Live from Tel Aviv, Israel! Shot Live from Tel Aviv, Israel!
Fully Interactive
Online Cooking Class
$39/Person

Authentic Israeli Comforts

Chef Roxy
Chef Roxy
(4.9)
Next Date: Sat, Dec 28th, 10:00am PT/1:00pm ET & other times
More dates available
Online Cooking Class: Italian Risotto and Gelato
Live from Rome, Italy! Shot Live from Rome, Italy!
Fully Interactive
Online Cooking Class
$39/Person

Italian Risotto and Gelato

Chef Davide
Chef Davide
(5.0)
Next Date: Sat, Dec 28th, 11:30am PT/2:30pm ET & other times
More dates available
Online Cooking Class: Handcrafted Bagels
Fully Interactive
Online Cooking Class
$49/Person

Handcrafted Bagels

Chef Jennifer or Resident Chef
Chef Jennifer or Resident Chef
(4.7)
Next Date: Sat, Dec 28th, 9:00am PT/12:00pm ET
More dates available
Online Cooking Class: Essential Seasonal Butter Boards
Live from Madrid, Spain! Shot Live from Madrid, Spain!
Fully Interactive
Online Cooking Class
$39/Person

Essential Seasonal Butter Boards

Chef Carlos
Chef Carlos
(4.9)
Next Date: Sat, Dec 28th, 5:00pm PT/8:00pm ET & other times
More dates available
Online Cooking Class: Garbanzo Al Pastor Tacos
Fully Interactive
Online Cooking Class
$39/Person

Garbanzo Al Pastor Tacos

Chef Angela-Michelle
Chef Angela-Michelle
(4.9)
Next Date: Tue, Dec 31st, 10:00am PT/1:00pm ET
More dates available
Online Cooking Class: The Art of Cookie Dough
Fully Interactive
Kit Included
Online Cooking Class
$85/Person + Kit

The Art of Cookie Dough

Chef Mel
Chef Mel
(4.9)
Next Date: Fri, Jan 3rd, 10:00am PT/1:00pm ET & other times
More dates available
Online Cooking Class: Elevated Ice Cream
Fully Interactive
Online Cooking Class
$39/Person

Elevated Ice Cream

Chef Sharon
Chef Sharon
(4.9)
Next Date: Sun, Jan 5th, 10:00am PT/1:00pm ET & other times
More dates available
Online Cooking Class: Traditional Pad Thai
Holiday
Fully Interactive
Kit Included
Online Cooking Class
$99/Person + Kit

Traditional Pad Thai

Chef Krong
Chef Krong
(5.0)
Next Date: Sun, Jan 5th, 10:00am PT/1:00pm ET & other times
More dates available
Online Cooking Class: A Classic Salted Caramel Tart
Holiday
Live from Florence, Italy! Shot Live from Florence, Italy!
Online Cooking Class
$39/Person

A Classic Salted Caramel Tart

Chef Stefano
Chef Stefano
(4.9)
Next Date: Sat, Jan 11th, 10:00am PT/1:00pm ET & other times
More dates available
Online Cooking Class: Authentic Israeli Comforts
Live from Tel Aviv, Israel! Shot Live from Tel Aviv, Israel!
Fully Interactive
Online Cooking Class
$39/Person

Authentic Israeli Comforts

Chef Roxy
Chef Roxy
(4.9)
Next Date: Sat, Dec 28th, 10:00am PT/1:00pm ET & other times
More dates available
Online Cooking Class: Italian Risotto and Gelato
Live from Rome, Italy! Shot Live from Rome, Italy!
Fully Interactive
Online Cooking Class
$39/Person

Italian Risotto and Gelato

Chef Davide
Chef Davide
(5.0)
Next Date: Sat, Dec 28th, 11:30am PT/2:30pm ET & other times
More dates available
Online Cooking Class: Handcrafted Bagels
Fully Interactive
Online Cooking Class
$49/Person

Handcrafted Bagels

Chef Jennifer or Resident Chef
Chef Jennifer or Resident Chef
(4.7)
Next Date: Sat, Dec 28th, 9:00am PT/12:00pm ET
More dates available

Online Mixology Classes

Online Mixology Class: St. Patrick's Day Party
Fully Interactive
Kit Included
Online Mixology Class
$95/Person + Kit

St. Patrick's Day Party

Mixologist Shana or Resident Mixologist
Mixologist Shana or Resident Mixologist
(5.0)
No dates available
 
Online Mixology Class: Spooky Craft Cocktails
Fully Interactive
Online Mixology Class
$25/Person

Spooky Craft Cocktails

Mixologist Brett
Mixologist Brett
(4.8)
No dates available
 
Online Mixology Class: Sparkling Holiday Champagne Cocktails
Fully Interactive
Kit Included
Online Mixology Class
$109/Person + Kit

Sparkling Holiday Champagne Cocktails

Mixologist Caitlin or Local Mixologist
Mixologist Caitlin or Local Mixologist
(5.0)
No dates available
 
Online Mixology Class: Warming Winter Cocktails
Fully Interactive
Online Mixology Class
$25/Person

Warming Winter Cocktails

Scotch Steward Kirsty
Scotch Steward Kirsty
(4.9)
No dates available
 
Online Mixology Class: Valentine's Day Cocktails at Home
Fully Interactive
Kit Included
Online Mixology Class
$89/Person + Kit

Valentine's Day Cocktails at Home

Mixologist Shana or Resident Mixologist
Mixologist Shana or Resident Mixologist
(5.0)
No dates available
 
Online Mixology Class: Whiskey From Around the World
Fully Interactive
Kit Included
Online Mixology Class
$79/Person + Kit

Whiskey From Around the World

Mixologist Erika
Mixologist Erika
(5.0)
No dates available
 
Online Mixology Class: Latin American Libations
Fully Interactive
Online Mixology Class
$25/Person

Latin American Libations

Mixologist Brett
Mixologist Brett
(4.8)
No dates available
 
Online Mixology Class: Elevated Winter Cocktails
Fully Interactive
Kit Included
Online Mixology Class
$79/Person + Kit

Elevated Winter Cocktails

Mixologist Caitlin or Local Mixologist
Mixologist Caitlin or Local Mixologist
(5.0)
No dates available
 
Online Mixology Class: Spiced Rum Cocktails
Fully Interactive
Kit Included
Online Mixology Class
$84/Person + Kit

Spiced Rum Cocktails

Scotch Steward Kirsty
Scotch Steward Kirsty
(4.9)
No dates available
 
Online Mixology Class: Classic Whiskey Tasting
Fully Interactive
Online Mixology Class
$25/Person

Classic Whiskey Tasting

Mixologist Shana or Resident Mixologist
Mixologist Shana or Resident Mixologist
(5.0)
No dates available
 
Online Mixology Class: Sensational Sips for Swifties
Fully Interactive
Online Mixology Class
$25/Person

Sensational Sips for Swifties

Mixologist Erika
Mixologist Erika
(5.0)
No dates available
 
Online Mixology Class: An Old-Fashioned, Four Ways
Fully Interactive
Online Mixology Class
$25/Person

An Old-Fashioned, Four Ways

Mixologist Brett
Mixologist Brett
(4.8)
No dates available
 

Virtual Wine Tastings

Virtual Wine Tasting: Small-Batch Wine Tasting
Fully Interactive
Kit Included
Virtual Wine Tasting
$79/Person + Kit

Small-Batch Wine Tasting

Sommelier Mika or Local Sommelier
Sommelier Mika or Local Sommelier
(5.0)
No dates available
 
Virtual Wine Tasting: Wine and Cheese Pairing 101
Fully Interactive
Virtual Wine Tasting
$29/Person

Wine and Cheese Pairing 101

Sommelier Laura
Sommelier Laura
(5.0)
No dates available
 
Virtual Wine Tasting: Wine and Chocolate Pairing
Fully Interactive
Kit Included
Virtual Wine Tasting
$129/Person + Kit

Wine and Chocolate Pairing

Sommelier Mika or Local Sommelier
Sommelier Mika or Local Sommelier
(5.0)
No dates available
 
Virtual Wine Tasting: Wine and Gourmet Snack Pairing
Fully Interactive
Kit Included
Virtual Wine Tasting
$135/Person + Kit

Wine and Gourmet Snack Pairing

Sommelier Mika or Local Sommelier
Sommelier Mika or Local Sommelier
(5.0)
No dates available
 
Virtual Wine Tasting: Women-Owned Premium Canned Wine
Fully Interactive
Kit Included
Virtual Wine Tasting
$99/Person + Kit

Women-Owned Premium Canned Wine

Sommelier Lexi or Local Sommelier
Sommelier Lexi or Local Sommelier
(5.0)
No dates available
 
Virtual Wine Tasting: Sip on a Bouquet of RosГ© Wine
Fully Interactive
Virtual Wine Tasting
$29/Person

Sip on a Bouquet of RosГ© Wine

Sommelier Lexi or Local Sommelier
Sommelier Lexi or Local Sommelier
(5.0)
No dates available
 
Virtual Wine Tasting: A Tour Through Mediterranean Wines
Fully Interactive
Kit Included
Virtual Wine Tasting
$248/Person + Kit

A Tour Through Mediterranean Wines

Sommelier Kala
Sommelier Kala
(5.0)
No dates available
 
Virtual Wine Tasting: Global Wines and Chocolate Brigadeiros
Fully Interactive
Kit Included
Virtual Wine Tasting
$248/Person + Kit

Global Wines and Chocolate Brigadeiros

Sommelier Kala
Sommelier Kala
(5.0)
No dates available
 
Virtual Wine Tasting: Festive European Winter Wonderland Wine
Fully Interactive
Kit Included
Virtual Wine Tasting
$248/Person + Kit

Festive European Winter Wonderland Wine

Sommelier Kala
Sommelier Kala
(5.0)
No dates available
 
Virtual Wine Tasting: Comfort and Joy Holiday Wine
Fully Interactive
Kit Included
Virtual Wine Tasting
$248/Person + Kit

Comfort and Joy Holiday Wine

Sommelier Kala
Sommelier Kala
(5.0)
No dates available
 
Virtual Wine Tasting: Small-Batch Premium Canned Wines
Fully Interactive
Kit Included
Virtual Wine Tasting
$105/Person + Kit

Small-Batch Premium Canned Wines

Sommelier Lexi or Local Sommelier
Sommelier Lexi or Local Sommelier
(5.0)
No dates available
 
Virtual Wine Tasting: Premium Canned Red Wine and Chocolate
Fully Interactive
Kit Included
Virtual Wine Tasting
$139/Person + Kit

Premium Canned Red Wine and Chocolate

Sommelier Lexi or Local Sommelier
Sommelier Lexi or Local Sommelier
(5.0)
No dates available
 
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