Cooking & Baking Workshops in the Chicago Suburbs

Go deeper into the craft. Marcel's Cooking & Baking Workshops in Glen Ellyn are focused, immersive sessions designed for home cooks who want to master a specific technique, cuisine, or baking skill. Whether you're perfecting pasta from scratch, exploring the science of sourdough, or diving into the art of French pastry, our workshops give you the dedicated time and expert instruction to truly level up.

Smaller in scope but rich in detail, these classes are ideal for curious cooks and bakers who want more than a general overview — and are ready to roll up their sleeves and dig in.  Widely regarded as the best cooking workshops in the Chicago suburbs! 

What to Expect

  • Focused, technique-driven instruction on a single topic, cuisine, or baking style
  • Small group sizes for an intimate, hands-on experience
  • Expert chef and pastry instructors with deep subject matter knowledge
  • All ingredients and specialized equipment provided
  • Recipes, notes, and techniques to take home and practice
  • A thoughtful gift for the passionate home cook or baker in your life
  • 9/27 Workshop: Sous Vide (Hands On)

    9/27 Workshop: Sous Vide (Hands On)

    $100.00
    $100.00

    Sunday, September 27, 12:00 - 4:00 pm

    Chef Brian Buchna Presents:

    9/27 Workshop: Sous Vide (Hands On)

     

    Unlock the secrets of restaurant-quality cooking in this hands-on class focused on the art of sous vide. With Chef Brian as your guide, you’ll learn to sous vide, eggs, veggies, steak and more. Master perfectly cooked steak every time - tender, juicy, and full of flavor - using sous vide precision, followed by a reverse sear technique to create that crave-worthy, caramelized crust. By the end of class, you’ll not only enjoy a gourmet, chef-level meal - you’ll leave with the confidence and skills to sous vide at home.


    On the menu: 

    Poached Egg with Lemon-Butter Asparagus

    Garlic and Rosemary Confit Potatoes

    Sous-Vide Infused Carrots and Parsnips

    Ultimate Sous-Vide Ribeye with Garlic-Herb Butter

    Vanilla Bean Pot De Creme with Seasonal Berry Compote


    Soft beverages included in class. Wine and Beer available for purchase by the glass.

    10% discount on all regularly priced merchandise during class.

     

  • 9/13 Workshop: Scratch Croissants (Hands On)

    9/13 Workshop: Scratch Croissants (Hands On)

    $95.00
    $95.00

    Sunday September 13, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

    Chef Amy Lukasik Presents:

    9/13 Workshop: Scratch Croissants (Hands On)

     

    Get ready to roll, fold, and bake your way to buttery perfection! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the art of traditional French croissant making from scratch. From working with laminated dough to mastering the perfect proof and golden bake, this class covers every flaky layer. Under the guidance of our expert instructor, you’ll shape morning buns, classic croissants, pain au chocolat, and discover the secrets to that signature crisp, airy bite. Leave with a box of your baked goods and the confidence to recreate the magic at home. Enjoy Marché Cheese & Charcuterie during class.


    On the menu: 

    Pain Au Chocolat

    Morning Buns

    Traditional Croissants

    Marché Cheese & Charcuterie during class