Italian Cooking Classes in Chicago

Discover Italian cooking classes with top-rated chefs in Chicago.

Make your Nonna proud, sharpen your culinary skills and learn to produce perfect pasta by taking Italian cooking classes in Chicago. A master chef will teach you the basics of classic Italian cuisine, from antipasti to dolce, while you put your own personal touch on the delectable dishes you create. Prepare for your personal tour of Italy and enroll in your cooking class today!

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Perfecting Creamy Chicken Alfredo

~~$99~~ $55

Cooking Class

Level up your chicken Alfredo recipe in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Lawrencia. Discover how to create perfect handmade pasta and rich Alfredo sauce with fresh ingredients. Start by learning the best methods for creating fresh pasta dough, rolling and shaping it expertly. Chef Lawrencia will guide you in creating a cheesy Alfredo sauce from scratch using cream, butter, garlic and Parmesan, plus your choice of grilled chicken or zesty jerk chicken....

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Chef Lawrencia, Chicago

1 review

Next date: Mon, Oct 24th at 7:00PM

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Perfecting Pasta Rolled by Hand

$105

Cooking Class

Everyone knows there is nothing quite like the succulent taste of homemade pasta. It is luscious and fresh, and you are going to learn how to make it! Join Chef Paco for a journey through pasta making. You will return to the old school way of making pasta by hand. Learn how to knead the dough, roll out the noodles and cook your pasta to absolute perfection. Discover exciting new pastas to try, including tagliatelle. This is an interactive and enjoyable exp...

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Chef Paco, Chicago

2 reviews

Next date: Tue, Sep 27th at 6:00PM

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Perfecting Pasta and Italian Comfort Classics

$85

Cooking Class

Join Chef Alex for a cooking class featuring the art of traditional pasta making and time-honored Italian techniques. You'll use classic ingredients to prepare a comfort-inspired menu that showcases your Italian go-to dishes. Kick off this fun class with a crisp Caesar salad made with salty white anchovies and homemade buttery croutons. Next, learn an expert's methods for perfecting hearty chicken or eggplant Parmesan simmered in a tangy tomato sauce and y...

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Chef Alex, Chicago

1 review

Next date: Sun, Oct 2nd at 6:00PM

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Italian Four-Course Menu

$95

Cooking Class

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...

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Chef David, Chicago

1 review

Next date: Tue, Oct 18th at 6:00PM

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Make Pizza Neapolitan From Scratch

$95

Cooking Class

When made by hand, the humble pizza takes on an entirely new level of flavor and elegance. In this interactive class with Chef Paco, you'll explore pizza-making techniques, including kneading the dough to a perfect consistency, baking it in the oven, and selecting the right toppings. Begin the hands-on class with a palate-cleansing mixed green salad. Next, you'll prepare Neapolitan pizza from scratch, including making the dough and choosing from a wide var...

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Chef Paco, Chicago

2 reviews

Next date: Fri, Sep 30th at 6:00PM

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Get in on Italian Pasta-Making Traditions

$75

Cooking Class

Roll up your sleeves and dive into the authentic techniques of traditional pasta making in this cooking class with Chef Alex. You'll use regional ingredients to create a vibrant menu of classic Italian recipes as you learn valuable culinary skills from an expert chef.This class will start with a lesson in balancing flavors and textures as you prepare a tangy shaved fennel and orange salad drizzled in a bright herb vinaigrette. For your main course, you'll...

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Chef Alex, Chicago

1 review

Next date: Sun, Oct 2nd at 6:00PM

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Master the Art of Gnocchi

$95

Cooking Class

A culinary journey to Italy awaits, where Chef Paco is ready to show you how to make gnocchi from scratch. Gnocchi is a fun, light and delectable dish. It can be easy to make, too! Learn how to make these soft dough dumplings completely from scratch. You will start off with boiling the potatoes, incorporating flour, then learning how to finish the dish off to perfection. Gnocchi pairs well with chicken, eggplant, pork, and more, so prepare for a divine Ita...

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Chef Paco, Chicago

2 reviews

Next date: Sat, Oct 8th at 6:00PM

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Mastering Ravioli Techniques

$105

Cooking Class

Join Chef Paco for an exquisite cooking experience on making homemade ravioli where you are guaranteed to taste the difference when diving into these pockets of flavor. You will never buy store-bought ravioli again! In this class, you will discover the intricate techniques used to make ravioli completely from scratch. A variety of intense flavors are in store, from spinach and mascarpone to sausage and wild mushroom. Chef Paco's ravioli dishes are truly wo...

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Chef Paco, Chicago

2 reviews

Next date: Sat, Oct 8th at 6:00PM

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Fabulous Flatbreads and Perfect Pizzas

$105

Cooking Class

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...

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Chef Andy, Chicago

20 reviews

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Classic Italian Favorites

$85

Cooking Class

Join Chef Eric as he guides you through a collection of Italian recipes. In this in-person cooking class, you'll use time-honored techniques and fresh ingredients to create some of Italy's most famous dishes. You'll learn how to prepare homemade focaccia and herb butter with balsamic glaze and garlic oil. Next, you'll make homemade spaghetti and a rich marinara sauce with basil and Parmesan. Dessert is a fresh and fruity sorbet with lemon and creamy whippe...

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Chef Eric, Chicago

1 review

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Pasta Making Principles

$105

Cooking Class

Bring classic pasta dishes to life in this interactive pasta-making cooking class with Chef Andy. After beginning with a little historical background on the pastas native to different regions of Italy, you'll assemble a starter of grilled bread topped with prosciutto and honey. Then, you'll learn to make fresh pasta from scratch. Once your dough comes together you'll use the fresh pasta in two vibrant Italian dishes: Italian sausage pasta and fluffy ricott...

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Chef Andy, Chicago

20 reviews

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Make Fresh Pasta the Gourmet Way

~~$99~~ $55

Cooking Class

Discover the beloved art of pasta-making in this immersive course led by Chef Dwight. In this hands-on class, you'll get to make your own gourmet pasta dish as you learn new recipes and practice culinary techniques alongside an experienced chef. After handmaking fettuccini pasta noodles, you'll craft a heavenly creamy seafood sauce made with butter, saffron, white wine and seasonal seafood selections. Spice up your date night routine or bring some friends...

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Chef Dwight, Chicago

3 reviews

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