Featured: 4-Part Cooking Series
After the success of our empanada workshops, Chicago Mama’s Kitchen is excited to introduce a 4-part hands-on cooking series designed to build real kitchen confidence, one delicious class at a time.
Each class focuses on essential techniques you can actually use at home—from bold flavor bases and comforting stews to fresh sauces and our signature empanadas. Join for a single class or commit to the full series and save.
All skill levels are welcome. We provide everything—ingredients, instruction, recipes, and a full meal to enjoy together.
Foundations of Flavor: Sofrito & Puerto Rican Rice
Class 1 of 4: Sunday March 1st at 12pm
Every great dish starts with a strong foundation.
In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to create Latin-inspired stews that are rich, comforting, and deeply satisfying.
Comfort in a Pot: Basic Stews
Class 2 of 4: Sunday March 8th at 4pm
Across Latin kitchens, stews are more than meals—they’re traditions passed down through patience, flavor, and care.
In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to create Latin-inspired stews that are rich, comforting, and deeply satisfying.
Fresh & Bright: Salads, Dressings & Chimichurri
Class 3 of 4: Sunday March 15th at 4pm
Freshness is just as important as comfort.
In this hands-on class, we’ll focus on balance, brightness, and bold finishing flavors inspired by Latin kitchens.
Roll, Fold & Feast: An Empanada-Making Experience
Class 4 of 4: Sunday March 22nd at 4pm
This is where everything comes together.
Roll, Fold & Feast is a hands-on empanada-making experience inspired by Latin home cooking traditions and designed to be fun, interactive, and deeply satisfying.
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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