Cooking Workshops

Cooking workshops are held at The Kitchen, 324 N Leavitt, Chicago IL 60612
Now offering Saturday Classes!
For other dates, please reach out to info@chicagomamaskitchen.com; we will do our best to accommodate your schedule.

Inquire about off-site experiences. We will do our best to accommodate your schedule.

Roll, Fold & Feast: An Empanada Making Experience

✨ Roll • Fold • Feast

Get hands-on in this fun, interactive cooking experience where guests learn how to create delicious homemade empanadas from scratch! From filling and folding to baking and enjoying, this class is beginner-friendly, group-friendly, and full of flavor.

🥟 What You’ll Make & Enjoy

  • 👩‍🍳 Each guest will create 3–4 empanadas from start to finish
  • 🍽️ Enjoy your freshly made empanadas with a side of traditional Puerto Rican rice
  • ✨ Learn folding techniques and finishing touches for that golden, bakery-style look

🧠 What You’ll Learn

  • 🍴 How to prep and portion flavorful fillings
  • 🥟 Folding styles and sealing techniques (classic + decorative crimping!)
  • 🔥 How to bake empanadas to golden perfection
  • 🧂 Flavor tips, texture tricks, and presentation ideas
  • 🏡 How to recreate them at home with confidence

🧰 What’s Included

  • 🥣 All ingredients + supplies
  • 🥄 Cooking tools and equipment
  • 👩‍🍳 Guided instruction throughout the experience
  • 📋 Recipe cards to take home
  • 📸 Photos included so you can capture the fun!

🎉 Perfect For

  • 🎂 Birthdays & celebrations
  • 👯‍♀️ Girls night / date night
  • 🏢 Team-building & corporate events
  • 💍 Bridal showers / bachelorettes
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family gatherings & friend groups

⭐ Skill Level

  • 👌 Beginner-friendly
  • 🤝 Great for groups
  • 💡 No experience needed — just bring your appetite!

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