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Hands-On Grilling Boot Camp

Ignite your grilling skills in our comprehensive hands-on workshop, perfect for novices and weekend warriors alike. Learn the art of grilling with charcoal, gas, and wood, and master techniques like brining, marinating, and smoking. Create mouthwatering dishes such as Brined and Smoked Jerk Chicken and BBQ Ribs with Chipotle Cherry Sauce. Get ready for an adventurous grilling season!

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  • 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL
  • 2 hours & 30 minutes

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Class Description

Description

Join us for our comprehensive all-day, hands-on grilling workshop. Master the ins and outs of grilling with charcoal, gas and wood while learning tips and methods in brining, marinating, slow cooking, smoking, dry and wet rubs. You will leave this class feeling "fired up" for an adventurous grilling season. Jump on board, whether you're a novice or a weekend warrior!

Menu: 

  • Brined and Smoked Jerk Chicken Thighs with Grilled Pineapple Slaw
  • BBQ Ribs with Chipotle Cherry Sauce
  • Whole Grilled Trout with Grainy Mustard Sauce and Grilled Fennel-White Bean Salad
  • Grilled Pizza with Charred Peppers, Zucchini and Goat Cheese
  • Grilled Strip Steaks with Charred Scallion Sauce and Grilled Steak Fries
  • Wood Fired Stone Fruit Bread Pudding

Skills covered in class:

  • Setting up and maintaining a charcoal grill
  • Cooking over direct and indirect heat
  • Marinating, brining, rubbing and smoking
  • Selecting chicken, pork ribs, fish and beef
  • Determining protein doneness
  • Working with fresh herbs and spices
  • Baking on a charcoal grill
  • Balancing flavors
  • Grilling fruits and vegetables 

Grilling Boot Camp takes place outdoors on our patio and is therefore subject to cancellation due to inclement weather. In the event of a cancellation, all participants will be contacted by phone the day before class to reschedule.

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Refund Policy

  • All classes have a three (03) day cancellation policy, except Culinary Boot Camps 1 and 2 which have a two-week cancellation policy. 
  • You must email [email protected] to cancel an existing reservation.
  • If you cancel a class other than Culinary Boot Camps 1 & 2 more than 3 days in advance and have paid with a credit card, you will receive a refund to your card, minus the 15% administrative fee which is non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • If you cancel more than 3 days in advance and have paid with a gift card, you will receive an account credit valid toward future classes, minus the administrative fee. 
  • If you cancel within three days of your class, you will receive an account credit equal to 50% of the class price less 15% administrative fee, which is non-refundable and non-transferable. This credit is valid for one year. 
  • If you are unable to attend, you are also welcome to send a guest in your place. 
  • Culinary Boot Camps 1 & 2 have a 2-week cancellation policy so any cancellations before 2-weeks will receive a refund minus the administrative fee. 
  • No credits will be given for cancellations within 2 weeks.
  • In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square is Chicago's premier recreational cooking school and offers a variety of cooking classes, wine classes, and private cooking parties. Located in Lincoln Square, they offer classes on cooking basics, intense boot camps, seasonal classes, date nights, healthy cooking, and classes for kids.

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