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Hands-On Smash Burgers on the Grill

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

4.7 285 reviews

Fire up your grilling skills as you learn to create the ultimate smash burger with a perfectly crisp crust and juicy center. This hands-on class also covers grilled vegetable slaw, chipotle-lime potato wedges, and a seasonal fruit cobbler with vanilla ice cream. Master techniques for outdoor grilling, flavor balance, and creative summer cooking in a fun group setting.

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Small class sizes
18 and older
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4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL
90 minutes

Hands-On Smash Burgers on the Grill

Hands-On Smash Burgers on the Grill

Hands-On Smash Burgers on the Grill

Hands-On Smash Burgers on the Grill

Hands-On Smash Burgers on the Grill

Hands-On Smash Burgers on the Grill

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Description

Learn how to get that crispy, caramelized crust and flavorful, juicy patty that synonymous with the smash burger in this hands-on class. Grilling classes take place outdoors on our patio. In case of inclement weather, class will be moved indoors and taught as a hands-on cooking class with an emphasis on using indoor grill pans.

Menu:

Smash Burgers with Cheddar Cheese and Grilled Onions
Grilled Red Cabbage and Fennel Slaw with Apple Cider Dressing
Grilled Potato Wedges with Chipotle-Lime Dipping Sauce
Seasonal Fruit Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream

Skills covered in class:

Setting up your grill
Selecting ground beef
Grilling vegetables
Balancing flavors
Selecting and grilling potatoes
Making fruit fillings and biscuit toppings
Baking on the grill

In this hands-on class, students will be paired in groups of three to five and work together as a team to prepare the recipes.

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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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