Chicago: Cook a Modern Italian Feast (Incl. 3-Course Meal)

Cook a 3-course modern Italian feast in Chicago with guidance from a local chef. Prepare whipped ricotta with rosemary and chile flakes, craft savory beef braciole and finish with silky panna cotta.
Step into the flavors of a modern Italian table in this hands-on 3-course cooking class in Chicago. Guided by Chef Yani, you’ll learn how to create a full Italian menu from appetizer to dessert while practicing approachable techniques you can use again at home.

Start your 3-course meal by seasoning a creamy whipped ricotta with lemon, milk, rosemary, chile flakes and honey for a bright, savory-sweet appetizer. Then move on to the main course: beef braciole made with flank steak, Provolone, prosciutto and Parmesan cheese. You’ll learn how to layer rich Italian flavors, handle the steak and bring everything together into a comforting, restaurant-worthy dish.

To finish, prepare a classic panna cotta with milk, heavy cream, sugar, gelatin and berries. At the end of class, sit down to enjoy the full 3-course Italian feast you helped create. This 2.5-hour experience is a great fit for couples, solo food lovers and anyone who wants to make Italian cooking feel more elegant, relaxed and doable. Guests are welcome to bring wine or beer to enjoy during the class.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.