I've had a few classes here over the years. Every class has been enjoyable and good learning…read moreexperience. Today I went to the Summer Pie class and it was so much fun. Chef Jerry always shares great knowledge and wonderful recipes. There's easy off street parking. By the end we always get to bring home all of our baking creations. Bonus! I've taken other baking and cooking classes at other places in the city and GMSS does it BEST. Always clean and enough materials or tools to share. The size of the class is good and not crowded. Also, the best part they email you the recipe which are very precise and detailed information. All the classes have produced DELICIOUS FOOD. Great for parties or events or something to do together with friends. I can't wait for the new calendar that comes out every month.

My mother-in-law and I took the French Macaron 101 class on Sunday and loved it! Jerry (the owner…read moreand teacher) was both knowledgeable and patient - he was very thorough with explanations and answered all of our questions. The class was structured well, and I feel like I could try making macarons again after this class! You get sent home with the how-to packet, as well as emailed a troubleshooting packet, and instructions on how to make the buttercream filling. It was the right mix of explanation and hands on experience. Overall both of us really enjoyed this class! At the end you get to fill some macarons for you to take home and enjoy later. My husband also loved them! Fun fact: if you go to 4 classes you get your fifth one free. Also if you have 5 people you can do a private class which sounds so fun! Can't wait to come back again.

This is a must do. My friends and I did the Bordeaux Menu on 1/8/2020 with Ryan and a number of…read moreother people. It was a fantastic experience and exceeded our expectations. Ryan was able to manage all of us and get us all involved in the preparation of our meal. We learned a lot of tips, had fun preparing the meal, got to wear chef's hats and aprons, and we all gathered around a table for a wonderful meal. What a concept to get so many people together and then to have us all work together to prepare a larger meal, from appetizers through dessert. Ryan did a great job with us. Will be back.

What an AMAZING experience! I came with 3 friends for a girl's night and we all had an absolute…read moreBLAST. There were about 16 attendees total, which was a good sized group for the location. We started off with about a half hour of mingling, getting setup with drinks (BYOB) and the provided fresh baked bread with assorted cheeses, then all gathered around the large U-shaped island that would be our workspace. As others have mentioned, this isn't a you-cook-everything for your meal type of experience, rather, every step is demonstrated by the instructor then a few people in the class will take turns performing it while others move on to other steps. My class was the Bavette menu, which was (I'm not even going to attempt to write out the french titles for these) a bacon and mushroom puff pastry, sous-vide flank steak with duck fat roasted potatoes and Bearnaise sauce, and a chocolate lava cake for dessert. The food was fantastic. An absolutely amazing meal. But really the best part about this whole experience was the people and the group interaction. Throughout the night, we all got to know each other and had a bunch of fun working together. There was tons of laughter and it was an all around great time. It culminated in us sitting at a long table and having dinner together. It was also someone's birthday, so we all sang happy birthday. Overall, 10/10 experience! I will DEFINITELY be back. This was one of the best girl's nights we've had in a while, but it would also be great for a date or just a couple of friends. Hell, it would even be a great first date! Oh, and our instructor, Ryan, was incredible. He was hilarious and a great teacher.

We've been to two classes here and my 3 year old loves it!…read more The format of the class is all around community and learning together which my kiddo loves. She would never normally try such nutritious meals (such as a green smoothie bowl or shepherds pie with cauliflower mash) but when she makes it herself, she will eat and enjoy nutritious foods I could never convince her to enjoy. The space is bright, clean, and in a great location with easy street parking. The team is friendly, patient, and kind. I am so excited for my kiddo to continue learning from this amazing team!

Would give 11/10 if I could - what an engaging, informative platform for kids - my daughter has…read moreattended as a school extra-curricular activity for the entire last year and her proficiency and interest around the kitchen has blossomed. Kudos to Niki and the whole team at Junior Chefs Kitchen for being a highlight of our year!

I attended the Italian Dinner Party with a couple friends as a Friday night outing. I'll preface…read moremy review by saying that I had certain expectations given that I'd been to a couple cooking classes at the Chopping Block. The class/party was three hours long (6:30 - 9:30). The first portion of the event is time to just drink and socialize (Bespoke is BYOB) while indulging in the fruit and cheese that's provided. The actual cooking started around 7:15. We were split into four groups with one group working on salad, one on appetizers, one on entree and one on dessert. Because of my experience with other cooking classes, I was definitely under the impression that we'd be given the opportunity to learn and cook all items on the menu so being the wanna-be chef that I am, I was a little off put when I realized that I'd only get to cook one course. I think the verbiage on the website is a bit misleading because it is presented as though each group is preparing a multi-course meal, not that each group is preparing a portion of a multi-course meal. Also, i thought the groups were a bit large. There were seven people in our group which I felt made it even harder to truly get the experience cooking the one course we were assigned since responsibilities had to be spread out amongst more people. Now for the good stuff.....I thought the menu was awesome. I actually was more impressed with the Bespoke menu than many of the menus at The Chopping Block. Our menu consisted of arancini stuffed with panchetta, white bean and rosemary bruschetta with cured egg yolk, chicken saltimbocca with creamy polenta and sicilian broccoli, and almond cake with chocolate sauce. The arancini and almond cake were out of this world good. Also, the owners/chefs were super friendly and helpful, but I do feel that the Chopping Block chefs are more knowledgeable....at least from my experience. I'd say if you're looking for a fun night out with friends and you're looking to just let loose and be social while doing a whee bit of cooking this is your spot. It truly is a dinner party (emphasis on party). If you're like me and you're looking to actually up your culinary skills I'd recommend going to a true cooking class, which is not what I'd consider Bespoke to be.

I burned my arm hair off making the stone ground mustard grilled baby lamb chops, but I'm still…read moregiving this experience four stars. Besides keeping hands far away from the incredibly hot grill, following are a few things I learned from the cooking class/meal at Bespoke. You want to get there early if you have your heart set on making a specific dish. If not, you might end up making something less interesting, like the salad. Though each part of the meal is made by a different group, you will get to try all the dishes during the meal and every recipe is later emailed to you. It's BYOB. If you take wine, they will uncork it for you and put a label on the bottle so you don't forget which one is yours. The instructors are knowledgeable, informative, and entertaining. A lot of your experience can depend on the random strangers in your group for the food preparation or sitting next to you during the meal. We were at a table of couples and had some very lively conversation. Though this could be fun to do with a group of friends, part of the experience is getting to know new people. The recipes for our meal were excellent. Even the salad had interesting elements like picked green beans. If you are looking for a cooking class that emphasizes technique, this is not the right one for you. The Bespoke experience is more about a fun time, a good meal, and recipes that you can try later.

I catered from Boka for my wife's 75th birthday party and we had 70 guests. They all loved the…read moreflavors, originality and presentation. When working with Jordan (and Liz), we really felt a sense of partnership rather than a vendor customer relationship. Jordan was just delightful to work with. I would highly recommend Boka aas the party would not have been the success it was without their contribution.

My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Liz and the BCG team to cater our small and intimate…read morewedding of about 60 people at the backyard of my wife's childhood home in the Chicago suburbs. From early on, it was clear that Liz approached us as clients with overwhleming professionalism and kindness. She walked through all the options and catered to exactly what we needed and wanted for our special day, staying on top of each stage of the process while remaining flexible. Our experience included a tasting a few months before our wedding date which helped narrow down all of the canapes and entrees and a walk through of our wedding venue. Liz was instrumental on the layout of our wedding as well, consulting with us with her years of experience when we needed ideas but also being supportive of our vision. All of this was just a sneak peak of the key part Liz and team was going to play on the wedding day itself. On our wedding day, the crew showed up right on time. All with a smile and attitude as if it was their own family's wedding. Everyone was patient, flexible, and friendly to my wife and I but also our family and guests. The team helped with set up and breakdown of not only the dinner tables but also our wedding ceremony aisle, cocktail area, dessert, and open bar. Keep in mind, we did not include alcohol and dessert as part of our BCG package. We got feedback days and even weeks after our wedding that our wedding food was "some of the best wedding food" our guests had ever had with a large chunk of our guests from California, Asia, Canada, and Chicago serving as a testament of Boka's world-class appeal. BCG was the huge part if not the most important part to our wedding day being the most magical day of our lives. This experience could not have gone any better and I would highly recommend working with BCG for your wedding or any small/large event. If I could give 10 stars, I would!

We all know eating less meat is better for our health and for the environment. But going vegan or…read morevegetarian could be daunting for many. Sweet Sprigs changed my perception about vegetables, for food. Attended 3 classes (after discovering them on Eventbrite) and was blown away by the eye-opening techniques they taught, while producing a variety of vegan dishes with knockout flavo The classes are very reasonably priced and you come away well-nourished! They provide aprons, recipes, spice packs and pastes, and detailed instructions and post-class guidance to help you close the learning and doing gap.

Amazing food and great hosts. They are taking one of the most "challenging" cuisines in the world…read moreand simplifying it to make it at home with easy to access ingredients. The hosts are colorful, love the banter and relationship. Highly recommend.

I attended a cooking class at World Kitchen and it was so much fun. They offer different themed…read moreclasses and mine was Cabaret. The cooking director brought in an expert on German 1930s history to offer a background of the times and the food that was eaten in Berlin. Then we were all split up into teams and in charge of certain recipes. At first, I was confused because I wasn't sure what I can do or what I can't do in regards to if something needed to be boiled, can I grab the pot or someone has to direct me to the right ones, etc. They do have assistants to guide you so after a few minutes, I was on a roll. You get to use all the real utensils (nice sharp Chef knives) and stainless steel counters everywhere. In the process, you get to meet different people (all adult ages) and laugh while you "pretend" to be a chef. Finally, we all get to taste the food and it was delicious! Top it off, it's only $30 per person and you are there for three hours! Wearing comfortable clothes & non-skid shoes (and an apron) is highly recommended. Note: these classes fill up fast! The next set of classes is after Labor Day so schedule it in your PDA.

Charming, inviting, and truly magical time at Bon Vivant in Albany Park…read more From start to finish, you feel a community with the 15 other cake makers there. Tasty treats and the best mock tail I've ever had started the party as you got to know your table mates. Amanda - our hilarious and patient leader, did a wonderful job explaining the steps, and letting us create our own path when it came to the decorating. Anika was also super sweet and was the behind the scenes magician. I can't wait to go back. I'm so proud of what we all did. Truly a unique and uplifting experience.

This was an AMAZING experience! Emily really has created something so special and magical with…read morethese classes. It was very beginner friendly and such a learning experience. I will definitely return for more classes!