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Roll, Fold & Feast: An Empanada Making Experience

By Chicago Mama's Culinary & Mixology Experiences
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$142 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Transform your gatherings into memorable culinary celebrations with Chicago Mama’s Kitchen. Specialising 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 flavourful 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 flavours of Puerto Rico to your home or office and savour an unforgettable culinary journey. At Chicago Mama’s Kitchen, guests dive into hands-on culinary and mixology experiences that celebrate Latin flavours 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.

Activity location

  • Chicago Mama's Kitchen - Catering, Mixology & Culinary Experiences
    • 324 North Leavitt Street
    • 60612, Chicago, Illinois, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Chicago Mama's Kitchen - Catering, Mixology & Culinary Experiences
    • 324 North Leavitt Street
    • 60612, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Roll, Fold & Feast

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Price details
NZ$141.83 x 1 AdultNZ$141.83
Total
Price is NZ$141.83
Until Sun, 28 Jun

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Empanadas are served with traditional Puerto Rican rice. Mocktail experience is BYOB; all juices, mixers supplies, recipes and photos provided.

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible

Activity itinerary

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 flavourful 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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Chicago Mama's Kitchen - Catering, Mixology & Culinary Experiences
    • 324 North Leavitt Street
    • 60612, Chicago, Illinois, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Chicago Mama's Kitchen - Catering, Mixology & Culinary Experiences
    • 324 North Leavitt Street
    • 60612, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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