Food Tours Classes in Chicago, IL

This 4-hour excursion through mixology, where you will learn everything from the essential of cocktail creations to the nuances of pairing fresh fruit and herbs with unique spirits, will have you surprising and entertaining guests and/or clients in no time.  Whether you have no experience, have taken a bartending course, or are an experienced...

Accompany our chef on a tour through the Lincoln Square farmers market, where they will be your insider guide to selecting and purchasing the best produce of the day. You'll then return to our kitchen, where the chef will use the market-fresh ingredients to improvise a delicious meal including an appetizer, an entrée and dessert.  Meet our...

Join us for a special event presented by Le Creuset as we welcome Chefs John and Karen Shields from Smyth + The Loyalist restaurants in Chicago's West Loop. The restaurants opened in mid 2016 and Smyth quickly was awarded four stars from the Chicago Tribune's Phil Vettel and the inclusion in the Michelin Guide. In 2017 Smyth + The Loyalist were named...

It's time to learn how to make dehydrated foods! Dehydration is an excellent method for preserving a bountiful harvest - tomatoes, grapes, apples, and so much more. With dehydration you can make your own JERKY and fruit leather with your own ingredients. Marie will teach you how to dry herbs, vegetables, fruits, meats and more. Learn why the ancient...

We will visit vegan, vegetarian, and omnivore-inclusive spots for the harvest-lover in everyone. Tour meetup information will be emailed to ticket-holders one week before each tour. Expect to bike 10 to 15 miles per tour and eat at three to five food purveyors befitting that tour’s theme. Vegetarian modifications can be made to all tours but Sausage...

Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Embark on a lively tour of our two-story marketplace while you check off your holiday to-do list! On this holiday edition store tour, one of our education team members will lead you on a guided tour of all 63,000 square feet of Eataly Chicago with plenty of tastes along the way (think: panettone, festive wines,...

Ready to explore Eataly? In this seasonal summer tour, we’ll guide you on a complete tour of our two-story marketplace (over 60,000 square feet!) – including a special stop in our new summer restaurant inspired by the Italian seaside, SABBIA! During this tour, you’ll stop and learn from experts throughout our marketplace with tastes along...

Join Chef Paul for a tour of the Glen Ellyn Farmer's Market for a look at the freshest produce of the season. Once the purchases are made, we'll return to the store to prepare a delicious seasonal lunch with just-picked freshness. Chef Paul Lindemuth presents Field Trip: Fresh from the Farmer's Market (V) (Trip to Farmer's Market from Noon - 1 pm;...

Farmer's markets are overflowing. You're polishing off berries by the carton and enjoying tomatoes right out of hand. Join Chef Paul for a tour of the Glen Ellyn Farmer's Market for a look at the freshest produce of the season. Once the purchases are made, we'll return to the store to prepare a delicious seasonal lunch with just-picked freshness. ...

Join us for an exclusive wine tasting event in the heart of our store--our wine retail shop! Renowned wine & spirits importer Wilson Daniels will host 12 wine producers from all over Italy, each one with a unique portfolio of wines. In this tasting, you will get the chance to get to know the winemakers themselves and discover your favorite wine...

It's time to celebrate--Venetian style--at Eataly Chicago! Join us for Carnevale-style festa. Carnevale, also known as Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday), is an annual festival held all over Europe, but has gained worldwide recognition in the city of Venice. People from all walks of life flock to the famous Piazza San Marco to witness the costumes, masks, parades,...

We believe that knowledge is power--Introducing our Essential Mixology course. Whether you have no experience, have taken a bartending course, or are experienced in bartending - this class is for you.  Take part in our highly interactive course where you will build and enjoy your very own creations. This 2 Hour crash course in mixology will have...

Recently Chef Kelly traveled to Ireland for exploration, sight-seeing, a couple of cooking classes, new and inventive food discovery, but more importantly, for Irish Brew touring! It was a tough job, but someone had to do it! Lager accounts for 60% of the beer sold in Ireland, followed by stouts and ale. In 1756 Arthur Guinness set up a small brewery...

Take a tantalizing culinary tour of Italy with language teacher & passionate amateur chef Giovanna Dimetros. Your fun-filled adventure will include a cooking class, recipes, general information, and a mini-language class with the spellings and pronunciations of Italian words and phrases related to food. Typical dishes from Italy will be prepared...