Cooking Class: Coastal Spanish Plates
Enjoy the flavors of the Spanish seaside in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Yani.
You'll start by learning how to prepare shrimp like a professional chef before seasoning them with garlic, lemon and chile flakes. Whip up a flavorful sauce for the gambas al ajillo, then serve hot with some crusty sourdough bread for dipping. Next, craft a seafood medley with mussels and shrimp for a seafood paella. Learn how to cook the perfect bamba rice, flavored with aromatic saffron. Cook the rice with the mussels and shrimp. Plus, you'll get to enjoy the crispy and caramelized socarrat at the bottom of the pan. End the class with a silky and sweet mango flan for dessert. Book your spot today!
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Gambas al Ajillo
Spanish garlic shrimp
With shrimp, garlic, lemon, chile flakes and sourdough
Seafood Paella
With mussels, shrimp, saffron, bomba rice and chistorra
Mango Flan
With eggs, milk, condensed milk, evaporated milk, mango purée and sugar
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 as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 8
- Event Duration 2.5 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- LabelsCouples, Date Night, Spanish, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Adult
- This is a BYOB venue and alcoholic beverages are not available for sale. You are welcome to bring beer and wine to enjoy during class.
Outside Reviews for Chef Yani
Nathalie
06 Mar 2026
Chef Yani is a Michelin-starred chef who adapts extremely well to her guests' wants and needs. She is well-versed in a wide variety of cuisines, enabling her to accommodate requests and dietary needs. As a well-travelled chef, she has been in contact with many cultures, which clearly shows in the menus she creates. If you are looking for a memorable experience, Chef Yani is your best bet!
Event location: Chicago
Chef’s Place
Exact location is provided after booking.
Chef Yanni blends her culinary education with a natural talent for cooking, bringing a global perspective to the world of flavor. Her travels throughout Europe broadened her skills and introduced her to new culinary possibilities. Experience at the Paris Ritz Carlton, Mayan Palace and the Art Institute of Chicago further refined her expertise and approach in the kitchen. While she is skilled at creating elevated dining experiences, Chef Yanni is just as comfortable preparing simple, comforting homemade dishes as she is hosting elaborate meals inspired by cuisines from around the world.
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