CLASSES
Learn how to cook online with The Chopping Block! Our chefs have been teaching people how to cook for the past 25 years and now we can bring our expertise virtually to anyone, anywhere. Get cooking in the comfort of your own kitchen with our virtual online cooking classes. Choose from Demonstrations and Cook Along class formats:
Our Virtual Demonstration classes, via Zoom, are a fun opportunity to watch your chef in action. During class, your chef will teach you how to prepare the dishes while you observe and take notes. Our moderator will make sure your questions submitted through the chat option are answered during class. The recipe packet will be provided upon registration. Please note that some recipe steps may be prepared ahead due to the length of the class.
Our Virtual Cook Along classes, via Zoom, will have you and your chef cooking together in real time. We’ll provide you with the recipe packet and equipment list upon registration, so you’re prepared to get cooking, and when it’s over you’ll have a meal on the table! Our moderator will make sure your questions are answered live by the chef during class.
Please note: All online class sales are final. All virtual students will receive a recording of the class within 24 hours of the class that is able to viewed within one week. So, if you can't attend the class live, you can take it at your leisure anytime within those seven days.
Choose your level of instruction
Join us for a virtual cooking class as you either cook along with our Chopping Block Chef in real time, or watch as a demonstration as our chef teaches you how to make a Spanish feast via Zoom.
Friday, May 27, 2022 6pm CST
Custards Workshop
Custards, the heavenly marriage between cream and eggs, result in some of the most irresistible and mouth-watering desserts. In this intensively interactive 2-hour virtual workshop, we’ll prepare three different types of custards including one set with eggs, one with gelatin and one with starch to give you a well-rounded education in custard fundamentals. We’ll dive into the science behind the three custards, so you can successfully prepare these creamy and decadent desserts every time.
Saturday, May 28, 2022 2pm CST
Choose your level of instruction
Join us for a virtual cooking class as you either cook along with our Chopping Block Chef in real time, or watch as a demonstration as our chef teaches you how to make dinner from scratch via Zoom.
Sunday, May 29, 2022 4pm CST
Be your own sushi master! Learn how to make sushi from scratch as our chef virtually guides you through the all of the essential sushi-making techniques, ingredients and tools in this 2-hour intensively interactive cook along. With our chef’s helpful hints and tips along the way (and a little practice), you will learn how easy it really is to make sushi in your own kitchen. If cooking along, please refer to the packet (will be provided upon signup) for do-ahead items before class.
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Saturday, June 4, 2022 2pm CST
Join us for a virtual cooking class as you either cook along with our Chopping Block Chef in real time, or watch as a demonstration as our chef teaches you how to make vibrant and fresh Mexican-inspired food via Zoom.
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Sunday, June 5, 2022 4pm CST
Join us for a virtual cooking class as you either cook along with our Chopping Block Chef in real time, or watch as a demonstration as our chef teaches you how to make a Vietnamese-inspired feast via Zoom.
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Friday, June 10, 2022 6pm CST
Spice up your weekend, and dive into the culturally diverse cuisine of Cuba! Join our chef for an intensely interactive 2-hour virtual workshop where we’ll teach you how to prepare traditional Cuban food inspired by Spanish, Caribbean and African cuisines. Let’s us be your virtual guide to understanding the sweet and savory flavors of Cuba.
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Sunday, June 12, 2022 4pm CST
Join us for a virtual cooking class as you either cook along with our Chopping Block Chef in real time, or watch as a demonstration as our chef teaches you how to make east coast favorites from scratch via Zoom.
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Friday, June 17, 2022 6pm CST
Join us for a virtual cooking class as you either cook along with our Chopping Block Chef in real time, or watch as a demonstration as our chef teaches you how to make juicy burgers via Zoom. Our chef will be cooking on an outdoor gas grill, but the recipes can be prepared indoors using a stovetop grill pan. In case of inclement weather, our chef will teach indoors.
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Sunday, June 19, 2022 4pm CST
Want to know how to make a perfect summertime cocktail? And, how to mix and stir like Logan Square mustacheo'd pros? Then this virtual cocktail class is for you! With the help of your spirits expert, Christophe Bakunas, you'll learn how to mix, shake and stir three classic and seasonal cocktails so you can create your own delicious drinks this summer.
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Friday, June 24, 2022 6pm CST
Join us for a virtual cooking class as you either cook along with our Chopping Block Chef in real time, or watch as a demonstration as our chef teaches you how to make Polynesian fare via Zoom.
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Sunday, June 26, 2022 4pm CST
