WEST CHICAGO EVENTS FIELD GUIDE
Date Night: Private Cook & Dine with Chef Aaron in West Chicago
A two-hour, hands-on private cooking class for two (ages 16+) where you and a guest prepare a chosen menu and sit down to enjoy the meal together.
Date Night: Private Cook & Dine with Chef Aaron in West Chicago.
Hosted by The Kitchen Table in West Chicago, this intimate, private class pairs you and a guest with Chef Aaron for a hands-on lesson in making dishes from ravioli and pasta to dragon sushi rolls and reverse-seared steak, followed by a sit-down meal in a cozy setting.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Private, Instructor-Led Session with Chef Aaron
A private session guided by Chef Aaron puts technique and timing front and center—expect direct, hands-on instruction as you build a complete dish from start to finish and then eat what you’ve made together.
Choose a Dish to Own for the Night
Select from a range of class options—ravioli, pasta with Alfredo or marinara, egg rolls, dragon sushi rolls, reverse-seared steak with sides, or enchiladas—and spend the session focused on that single menu.
A Cozy, Customizable Evening
The class culminates in a sit-down meal in a cozy setting; participants are encouraged to personalize the evening by bringing their own drinks, sides, dessert, and decorations.
What the day feels like
What the Evening Feels Like
Over roughly two hours you and a guest work side by side with Chef Aaron in a private, hands-on lesson: arrive early to set up if you wish, cook together under guided instruction, then relax and eat the meal you prepared.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most out of this experience.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The class runs approximately 2 hours; you may arrive up to 15 minutes early to set up.
Participants are welcome to bring their own drinks, sides, desserts, and decorations to personalize the evening.
Each participant must have a Fareharbor waiver on file before attending; minors require a parent/guardian to submit the waiver on their behalf.
Pricing starts at $159 and the standard offering includes two participants; contact the operator to request customized dates or class formats.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the class?
The class is 2 hours; you may arrive up to 15 minutes early to set up.
Who can attend?
The experience is for adults and older teens (ages 16+); minors must have a parent/guardian submit the required waiver on their behalf.
How many people does the booking include and what is the price?
The standard Date Night class includes two participants and pricing starts at $159.
What should we bring to the class?
You are welcome to bring your own drinks, sides, desserts, and decorations to personalize the evening.
Is a waiver required?
Yes. Each participant must have a Fareharbor waiver on file; only one signed waiver is needed per participant and it covers future classes as well.
Can we schedule a custom date or ask additional questions?
If available dates don’t work, email the operator at [email protected] to schedule a customized class or ask additional questions.