Italian Cooking Classes in Chicago

If fresh pasta is on your home dining menu, this in-person cooking class with Chef Janet is just for you! You'll learn how simple it is to transform wholesome ingredients into fabulous pasta to serve your friends and family. Start your cooking lesson by mixing together eggs, flour and oil to form a traditional dough, then cut it into impeccable pasta strips. Next, finely dice onions, mushrooms, spinach and tomatoes to prepare a rich Marinara sauce that wil...

Elevate your pasta night with the recipes in this cooking class. Chef Andrew will teach you how to make these Italian classics from scratch. First, you'll learn how to whip up pasta and gnocchi dough using flour, eggs and water as well as fresh potatoes. Master the technique to knead and shape the dough into your perfect pasta pieces. Plus, you'll also learn what sauces to pair them with. Use truffle oil, Parmesan cheese and fragrant herbs to craft a mouth...

In this creative cooking class, learn how to craft homemade ravioli from scratch. Chef Janet will introduce you to a classic recipe paired with favorite sides to complement the meal. Begin by preparing a Caprese salad drizzled with zesty oil. Next, use the homemade pasta dough to create butternut squash ravioli with an addictive brown sugar sauce or beef ravioli with fresh vegetable red sauce for your main entree. End your meal by wrapping classic cannoli...

This cooking class features an authentic Italian four-course menu using fresh ingredients. Chef David shares his tips and tricks as he teaches you to master an array of Italian recipes. You'll start with a charred Caesar salad topped with homemade croutons and Parmesan. Next is a creamy risotto with Arborio rice, stock and fresh herbs. Your entrée is a savory lemon and herb-roasted chicken. Dessert is a decadent vegan chocolate mousse. MENUCharred Caesar...

Explore the secrets of creating flatbreads and pizzas with help from Chef Andy in this in-person cooking class. From techniques for creating dough that's crispy and tender to choosing fresh, tasty toppings, you'll become a master of the craft in your own home kitchen. Your lesson will cover margherita pizza and flatbread topped with fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella and basil and an Italian sausage pizza and flatbread sweetened with honey and topped with cara...

This is an awesome kid-friendly cooking class designed to get future foodies involved with making their own meals. Anyway, what kid doesn’t love a pizza party? In this hands-on class, they get to create their own pizza menu to serve and enjoy. First, Chef Andy will guide young participants in making homemade pizza dough, teaching them hands-on rolling and kneading techniques. Then, they’ll use the dough to make their own customizable pies with their fa...

Dive into this interactive cooking class based on hit TV series "The Bear". Chef Andy will guide you through the creation of several delectable dishes that celebrate Chicago and the flavors of your favorite characters. Discover how to form Sydney's French Omelette with eggs, potato chips, Boursin cheese and chives. Prepare a spicy Italian beef sandwich with a side of homemade "quick" giardiniera full of fresh produce. Complete your meal with a delectable C...