Adult & Family Classes
Copycat Desserts:
Hostess Cupcakes, Pop-Tarts & Tate's Cookies
Sunday, October 19: 10am to 12:30pm
In this hands-on baking class, you’ll learn how to recreate three store-bought favorites: chocolaty, cream-filled Hostess-style cupcakes, flaky fruit-filled Pop-Tarts, and thin, crispy Tate’s cookies. Chef Karen will guide you through transforming simple ingredients into homemade versions of the treats you love—fresher, tastier, and even more fun to make yourself. By the end of class, you’ll head home with a box of sweet treats and the skills to keep baking your favorites anytime the craving hits. No preservatives, no high-fructose corn syrup, and no ingredients you can’t pronounce!
$90 per person (adults and ages 12+)
The Art of Filled Pasta
Sunday, October 19: 4 to 7pm
Discover the creative possibilities of pasta and elevate your skills as you transform fresh ingredients into exquisite, restaurant-caliber dishes. Guided by Chef Gill, you’ll roll silky dough, shape elegant folds, and practice professional techniques for handcrafting pasta into edible artistry. On the menu, you’ll bring to life:
Lemon Ricotta Ravioli with Sage Brown Butter
Roasted Red Pepper Tortellini in Fra Diavolo Sauce
Beef Agnolotti in Brodo
The evening concludes around our communal table, where you’ll enjoy your creations in a dinner-party setting.
$125 per person (adult class)
Croissant Workshop
Sunday, October 26: 10am to 1pm
Experience the magic of buttery, flaky croissants in this immersive culinary class. Learn the art of lamination and craft three standout varieties: classic plain, indulgent chocolate, and savory ham & cheese. Guided by Chef Melissa, you’ll turn simple ingredients into golden pastries with tender interiors and that signature satisfying crunch. Leave inspired, with new skills and the confidence to recreate these French bakery favorites at home—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any occasion worth celebrating.
$105 per person (adults and ages 15+)
Double Pasta Date Night
Saturday, November 1: 5 to 8pm
Holding hands is sweet, but making pasta by hand is unforgettable. Chef Melissa will lead you through an evening of Italian classics that are as romantic as they are delicious. The hands-on menu features two pasta dishes: farfalle with roasted red pepper and goat cheese and ravioli with sage and brown butter. You'll also prepare a chopped Italian salad and, for dessert, a chocolate torte with chocolate ganache. This isn’t just a cooking class—it’s connection. Between the food, laughter, and the magic of making pasta from scratch, it’s doubling down (consider making it a double date with friends!) on new skills and special memories.
Please note: Includes a complimentary glass of wine, but guests are welcome to BYOB (beer or wine) as well.
$130 per person (adult class)
Cook the Book: Matilda
Sunday, November 2: 10am to 12:30pm
Join us for our first-ever family book club event celebrating the start of the school year! This special experience brings stories to life through cooking. Kids (ages 7-12) will make recipes inspired by Roald Dahl's Matilda, including:
Bruce Bogtrotter's Famous Chocolate Cake
Miss Honey's Tea Sandwiches
Matilda's Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes
Trunchbull Punch Bowl
How it works: Kids will cook together from 10 to 11:45am. One parent/adult joins for food and book discussion from 11:45am to 12:30pm. Price includes one child and one accompanying adult. Come hungry for both food and a fun chat about this beloved story and its fantastic characters!
Matilda by Roald Dahl is available locally at Words Bookstore or a free PDF can be found here.
$100 per family (1 child ages 7-12 + 1 adult)
Bento Box
Saturday, November 8: 5 to 8pm
Bento boxes have been part of Japanese culture for centuries, evolving from simple rice meals carried to work into artfully arranged, refined creations. After a postwar decline, bento made a vibrant comeback in the 1980s; today it’s more popular than ever. In this adults-only class, Chef Gill brings the tradition to life—perfect for date night, plans with friends, or simply treating yourself. Learn how to make veggie dumplings, crispy chicken katsu, soba noodles, and California rolls, then gather around our communal table to enjoy it all with other newly minted bento enthusiasts! It’s bento meets dinner party: so much fun, unboxed.
$125 per person (adult class)
Knife Skills with Chef Gill
Sunday, November 9: 4 to 6pm
Knife skills are the foundation of every great kitchen, yet many cooks never learn to use them with true confidence. Under the guidance of Chef Gill—who brings over 40 years of experience and teaches at the Institute of Culinary Education in NYC—you’ll master proper grip, blade control, and classical cuts while sharpening both your technique and efficiency. Plus, just in time for Thanksgiving, we’ll also cover expert turkey carving, so your holiday centerpiece looks as good as it tastes. One class, endless value.
$100 per person (adult class)
Morning Bakeshop
Tuesday, November 11: 10 to 11:45am
In this hands-on class, we’ll celebrate the flavors of fall with two seasonal showstoppers: apple pie cookies drizzled with vanilla glaze and sweet potato cupcakes crowned with brown butter sage frosting. (Both are perfect additions to any Thanksgiving dessert table!) Learn how to create tender cookie dough, balance sweetness and spice, bake a moist, unexpected cupcake, and pipe bakery-worthy frosting. Join us for a relaxed morning of baking, coffee, and good company!
$90 per person (adult class)
The Bear Cooking Class
SOLD OUT! Saturday, Oct. 18: 5 to 8pm
JUST ADDED: Saturday, Nov. 15: 5 to 8pm
Can’t get enough of The Bear? Meet fellow fans and cook your way through dishes inspired by the show’s most iconic moments. In this one-of-a-kind class, Chef Gill will guide you through:
The Original Beef of Chicagoland Italian Beef Sandwich
Carmy’s Chicken Piccata
Michael’s Family Meal Spaghetti Pomodoro
Marcus’s Chocolate Cake
Afterward, gather at our big communal table to enjoy what you made—and maybe unpack the latest season while you’re at it. Leave with new skills and the kind of kitchen confidence Carmy would respect.
$135 per person (adult class)
Cozy Mediterranean Fall
Sunday, November 16: 4 to 7pm
Celebrate the flavors of fall with Chef Tsipi in this cozy, Mediterranean-inspired evening just for adults. Together, you’ll simmer a rich salmon chowder, toss a hearty farro salad with pepitas and apples, and create pumpkin gelato crowned with ginger–nutmeg whipped cream. Known for her inspiring approach to fresh, feel-good cooking, Chef Tsipi creates an atmosphere that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. Gather around our communal table, share the season’s bounty, and savor a night of wholesome comfort with a Mediterranean twist.
$130 per person (adult class)
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Celebrate special occasions with a personalized menu designed by our chefs, including seasonal ingredients and catering to your dietary needs and requests.
Cooking brings people together, and our private events are perfect for friends, families, team-building, and much more. Get hands-on in our kitchen, or simply enjoy the experience as our chefs guide you through each step. The best part, of course, is eating! Your guests will sit down at our beautiful communal table in our loft-like space and share a unique and private dining experience.
3-hour/3-course events
10 person minimum/20 max
BYOB (wine and beer) welcome
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