Cooking classes in Chicago

[moreMirchi]

My husband loves cooking - so for his birthday I want to sign him up for a couple of days of cooking classes. All recommendations or disrecommendations are appreciated.

[bartlett845]

The best cooking classes around are through the Chopping Block, either location -- they have extensive training of their teaching chefs so that they are not just good chefs but also good teachers. I would recommend the Hands-On Classes although the demo classes are wonderful as well. They are running a special right now (through the end of April) where if you buy a $350 gift certificate they add on an additional $50 to the value and throw in a wonderful 7" french skillet -- you could give him the gift card which can be used for classes or merchandise.

[moreMirchi]

Just wanted to close this thread with a review of the cooking classes my husband enjoyed. I signed him up for a 2-day cooking bootcamp at the Flavor cooking school in Forest Park. He loved the classes and found the instructor (Denise) very knowledgable. He was given a recipes on cds, notes from recipes from bootcamp and a scraper :) I would highly recommend this school.

We are planning on taking a few more classes there especially 'Knife basics' (for me) and 'Sauces'.

[moreMirchi]

I have signed him up for a culinary bootcamp at the Flavor cooking school in Forest Park, IL since we live in OakBrook terrace and the convenient class times. I'll update this post with feedback.

[figmolly]

The Tribune and Sun Times both just published their annual cooking school guides - they range from professional schools (Kendall, etal.) to personal chefs who offer private, in-home classes. (Full disclosure: My company, FIG Catering, is listed.)

Here is the link to the Sun Times list:

http://www.suntimes.com/lifestyles/fo...

You have to subscribe to the Tribune's site to get their article.

[blondie60614]

I have taken classes at both the Chopping Block and Fox and Obel. I prefer the Chopping Block, hands down. Fox and Obel was informative- but it is performed classroom style; Chopping Block is hands on for everyone

[kristie06]

i was wanting to take cooking classes with three other people in chicago, but i dont know where to go. There are two of us that are still in high school and the others two are our moms. so i want something that we can all do...will The Chopping Block work for this? I would like to go in July sometime.

[lbs]

Yes the Chopping Block would work for you. Look up their class schedules and make reservations. It was a blast and then some when I went.

[Chew on That]

I've heard so many good things about the Chopping Block! I actually want to try it out myself!

[moreMirchi]

I'm toying with the idea myself :) maybe a week's excuse for a vacation

[SuzMiCo]

There was a thread on this not too long ago. They definitely offer cooking classed at:

The Chopping Block
Sur La Table
Macy's on State St. (although they might have discontinued these)

[moreMirchi]

Just discovered the thread. Thanks!

[wak]

FYI, I (another husband who likes to cook) took a couple classes at Chopping Block and enjoyed them. My favorite was one of the all-day hands on class on a weekend, but not knowing his preference, you could also buy a gift card and let him choose the format he prefers.

[DKS1]

I was just on the Fox and Obel website yesterday (www.foxandobel.com) and I noticed that they offer classes as well. I have never taken one, but they looked good! Just another suggestion... What a great gift!

[moreMirchi]

Haven't checked out Fox and Obel yet. The three I'm looking at are Flavor cooking school, Chopping block and Wooden spoon.

[moreMirchi]

In the past we have talked about it and he is interested in Kinfe skills and carving/cooking meats.