Roll, Fold & Feast: An Empanada Making Experience

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Roll, Fold & Feast: An Empanada Making Experience

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 US$84.91  per guest
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Earliest available date: August 23, 2026
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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10 meals
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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Language
English, Spanish
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Transform your gatherings into memorable culinary celebrations with Chicago Mama’s Kitchen. Specializing in Puerto Rican cuisine, we offer immersive mixology and cooking workshops tailored to any occasion, from intimate dinners to corporate events. Delight in crafting hand-made empanadas and refreshing cocktails with expert guidance, ensuring a fun and flavorful experience for all. Perfect for birthdays, team-building, or just a fun night in, your workshops can accommodate groups of up to 50. Bring the vibrant flavors of Puerto Rico to your home or office and savor an unforgettable culinary journey. At Chicago Mama’s Kitchen, guests dive into hands-on culinary and mixology experiences that celebrate Latin flavors with a Chicago twist. Led by Chef Inez Melendez, each class blends culture, creativity, and community—teaching authentic recipes, craft cocktails, and heartfelt hospitality in a warm, communal kitchen setting.

What You Get

Meals
Empanadas are served with traditional Puerto Rican rice. Mocktail experience is BYOB; all juices, mixers supplies, recipes and photos provided.

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

Step into Chicago Mama’s Kitchen and discover the art of Puerto Rican comfort food in this hands-on empanada-making class. Guests will learn how to knead and roll empanada dough from scratch, then choose from a variety of flavorful prepared fillings to create their own signature empanadas. Chef Inez Melendez will guide you through the folding and sealing process, sharing family techniques, cultural stories, and helpful tips along the way. You’ll cook, taste, and laugh your way through the experience, then enjoy your fresh-made empanadas with traditional Puerto Rican rice and house-made sauces. Also included in this experience are recipe cards to take home and photos sent after the event. Vegetarian and vegan filling options are available.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Chicago Empanada Mama, West Chicago Avenue, Cook County Illinois, United States, US, 60622

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Meet at the entrance underneath the sign, LeavittTown Lofts
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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