The Chopping Block, Chicago's largest recreational cooking school and gourmet retail store, offers demonstration and hands-on cooking classes, as well as wine classes, private cooking parties and corporate team building events. Classes at our two locations cover subjects from cooking basics to intensive Boot Camps as well as seasonal, date nights, healthy and kids classes.

Class Times & Tuition
Our classes are offered every day. See our class calendars for specific dates and times, and read our FAQ for more answers.

Tuition
The following are class tuitions, unless stated otherwise on our class calendar:

* Demonstration Classes: $40
* Hands-On Classes: $75
* Wine Classes: $60

Note: "Focus On" classes, Boot Camp, and Mini Boot Camp have different price structures. Please check the individual class or program.
Student Discount

On the day of class you receive a 10% discount on all regularly priced merchandise in our gourmet retail store. Your instructor will also offer a 15% discount on any retail items that are featured in class.

Corkage Fee
The Chopping Block provides you with a handpicked list of food-friendly wines to enjoy during your class, as well as a small selection of craft beers. If, however, you have a special bottle that you would like to bring, please keep in mind that a corkage fee of $10 per bottle of wine and $5 per six-pack of beer will be applied toyour class fee.