Basic Techniques

Kitchen BFF and Whole Foods (South Loop Chicago) have partnered to offer you a great deal on cooking classes. You’ll have fun while learning how to cook in our hands-on classes. See a list of our upcoming classes below:

Basics for Foodies: Pasta Making

Let's go on a journey with the best that Italy has to offer... Pasta! You will learn how to make pasta from scratch, and how to shape pasta into the different styles such as linguini, ravioli, tortellini, and pappardelle. This is an extremely fun hands-on class, so get ready to roll-up your sleeves and roll out the pasta! Click here for class menu.

Date: March 12, 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $45/person
Location: Whole Foods Market South Loop Location

Couples Turn-On Delights

The couple that cooks together stays together! Spend Date Night with Kitchen BFF and we'll show you how to cook up sexy recipes in a fun and romantic setting. Three courses require a little foreplay, so get your cooking shoes on and get ready for an evening of steamy, sweet and savory cuisine. You'll take home great recipes that you can whip out anytime you need to spice things up again. BYO partner! Click here for class menu.

Date: March 13 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $45/person (parents free)
Location: Whole Foods Market South Loop Location

Basics for Foodies: Gluten Free Cooking

Learn to make the most out of Gluten and dairy-free cooking during this part-demonstration and part hands-on cooking class using the best and freshest ingredients found at Whole Foods Market. Click here for class menu.

Date: March 27, 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $45/person
Location:Location: Whole Foods Market South Loop Location

Basic Kitchen Techniques

We will cover proper cutting techniques and teach you different cuts used to make visually pleasing dishes.We will provide you with a tutorial on essential kitchen equipment and also allow you to practice hands-on how to prepare and serve visually pleasing dishes.

Stocks and Soups

We will prepare white and brown stocks used in sauce and soup making. This class will also cover the essentials of soup-making with the inclusion of delicious stocks and other techniques used in classical cooking.

Sauce Making

Learn the basic techniques used to make rich sauces and soups. Some of the skills learned will be clarifying butter, making roux, and preparing other common thickeners for sauces. You will learn how to implement flavor and depth into your sauces. We will focus on preparing some of the most common mother sauces used in classic French cuisine such as béchamel and veloute. We will also prepare a variety of delicious sauces used to spice up common dishes.

THEMED COOKING CLASSES

Bitty Bites

Think scrumptious, delicious, and tiny! But no worries, you will not walk away hungry because you will make a variety of bite-size appetizers that are incredibly fun and yummie!

Fit for a King

This class is a sure bet for women who want to learn how to make delicious and impressive dishes for their men. We will focus on hearty and delicious dishes traditionally loved by men. Excellent for bachelorette parties or single-ladies night!

Turn-on Delights

The couple that cooks together stays together! We will cook up sexy recipes in a fun yet romantic setting for couples who want to learn to cook together. BYO partner! Perfect for Valentine’s Day.

Hasta Pasta

Let’s go on a journey with the best that Italy has to offer… Pasta! You will learn how to make pasta from scratch, and how to shape pasta into the different styles such as linguini, ravioli, tortellini, and papardelle. This is an extremely fun hands-on class!

Vittles for Littles

We will host an incredibly fun party that will include working with fun recipes loved by children. Some of our favorite kids activities are cupcake baking and decorating, cookie making, and simple breakfasts. This is an excellent idea for children’s parties!

Biscuits For Fido

What’s more rewarding than making a meal for man’s BFF? We will show you how to make irresistible treats that will make Fido’s tail wag for days. You will receive the recipes as well as tips for how to keep your doggie healthy and happy.

PRICES

Prices, dates and locations for each of our available classes are listed above, and a link to purchase space for the classes is also provided.

Gift Certificates are available for purchase for Home Cooking Parties, Basic Cooking Classes or Personal Kitchen BFF services through the PayPal link provided below. After you’ve purchased a gift certificate, the gift recipient will receive a certificate redeemable for any of our classes or events (does not include corporate events). We will send both you and the gift recipient an email with detailed instructions on how to redeem gift certificates.