Cooking Classes

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Learn how to cook the French way at Cook Au Vin! We offer couples classes Monday-Thursday and group classes Monday-Saturday. The more the merrier!!

Group Classes

Chef Vincent's approach to learning to cook is all about being relaxed and having fun together: a little bit of wine, some conversation, some laughs, some bread and cheese, some more wine, and a lot of cooking inbetween! Whether you consider yourself a novice or advanced in the kitchen, you're sure to be challenged and entertained.

How the class works:

On the night of your class, the kitchen has been completely reserved for you. Everyone is encouraged to bring 1-2 bottles of wine (we are BYOB), but freshly-baked baguettes, French butter, and imported cheese and charcuterie tray will be provided as a little snack before cooking.

The class begins at 7:30pm with an apéritif (pre-dinner drink), after which you will don your provided caps and aprons to begin cooking. For the next several hours, you can expect to cook the entire meal yourselves, under the guidance of the chef. It is very hands-on, with him actually touching the food as little as possible.

Around 9:30, dinner is plated and served for you and your guest(s) to enjoy the fruits of your labor together in our cozy dining area.

Registering for classes:

Pick a date! Consult with your fellow student(s) and decide on several dates that would work for you, then call us to see which of them are available. Please keep in mind that Friday and Saturday nights are reserved for groups.

Pick a menu! We have three menus available, with the first ("One Star Menu") being the least technical and inexpensive option, the second ("Two Star Menu") being a little bit more technical and upscale, and the third ("Three Star Menu") consisting of the most difficult dishes and/or those with the finest ingredients. (See pricing below...)

Once you choose a basic menu, you select one dish from each course group (starter, main entree, side dish, and dessert). Menu selection is due about one week before your class.

Pricing:

	One Star Menu	Two Star Menu	Three Star Menu
Couple's Class	$220	$260	$330
Group Class (3+)	$105/person	$125/person	$160/person

Call or email us for additional information and to register for classes.

For your convenience, classes may also be held in your home or location of choice, provided that there is enough space to accomodate the equipment and guests. This is usually a good option for those with groups larger than 15 or for those outside of the downtown Chicago area.