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Modular craft • small groups

Practical culinary courses tailored to you

Hands-on lessons, custom menus and focused technique drills for busy cooks who want fast progress. Small cohorts, one-time packages.

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Instructor plating a modern dish in a studio kitchen

Trusted culinary craft

Certified chefs, recipe-tested curriculum and transparent one-time pricing for each module.

is a company officially registered in and operates in accordance with the laws of and the norms of the European Union.

We design compact workshops that prioritize skill transfer and menu customization. Each package maps to a clear outcome: technique, menu or service. Our approach reduces wasted time and adapts to dietary needs.

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Studio kitchen with modular stations and stainless tools

What you get

Short modules, focused skills, tailored feedback.

  • Custom menu plan aligned to dietary needs.
  • Compact sessions: technique condensed into practice.
  • Small cohorts for direct chef feedback.
  • Modular one-time packages — buy what you need.

Our origin

We started as a weekend workshop in a small lab: a chef, a counter and curious neighbors. The first classes were built from requests — one pastry, one weeknight dinner, one technique. Rapid feedback shaped concise modules that delivered real changes in a single session.

Today the format is refined: clear learning outcomes, custom menus and one-time packages that map to immediate use. We keep sessions compact so skills land fast and can be repeated on demand.

Close-up of plated seasonal starter
Student kneading dough under chef supervision
Compact workstation with plated desserts

Standard courses

Long mixed modules, fixed menus. Good for broad exposure but often slow to change habits. Less customization.

Modular packages

One-time focused packages that solve a specific gap — technique, menu or service setup. Faster learning, direct application.

Choose a one-time package

Each package is a single payment and includes prep notes, recipe files and a follow-up checklist.

Stacked recipe cards and culinary tools

Basics kit

$120 — one-time

  • Knife skills & mise en place
  • 3 quick weekday recipes
  • Shopping and prep guide
  • Email support
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Technique intensive

$280 — one-time

  • Advanced sauce work
  • Protein cook methods
  • Plating and timing drills
  • Custom menu coaching
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Weekend restaurant prep

$420 — one-time

  • Station setup & flow
  • Batch cooking tactics
  • Service timing exercises
  • Staff briefing templates
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FAQ

Most modules run 3–4 hours, focused on practice with immediate takeaways and a short follow-up checklist.
Yes — menus and recipes are adjusted per package. Tell us any constraints when you book.
Every package includes recipe files, shopping lists and concise prep notes you can reuse.

Get in touch

Request a consultation or reserve a package — we respond within a few business days.

Phone +1 8151028772

Email contact@

Studio 119 Sunset Boulevard, Chicago, 20877

Students collaborating at a shared counter

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