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!
