Boxed Expressions

5
(59 reviews)
Last updated: May 23, 2025
Website
708-568-1721
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About The Business

Boxed Expressions provides a variety of culinary experiences through hands-on cooking classes. They offer options for both virtual and in-person participation, catering to individuals, couples, and groups. Their classes explore a wide selection of global cuisines and specific techniques, designed to be accessible and enjoyable for participants.

The business focuses on interactive sessions suitable for date nights, corporate team-building events, private parties, and specific classes for children. They maintain a hands-on approach where participants actively cook dishes under guidance. Meal kits are available for virtual classes, while ingredients are supplied for in-person sessions held at their kitchen location.

The class selection includes diverse culinary themes such as Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican, Thai, and more, alongside skills like pasta making, sushi making, baking, and knife skills. They aim to offer fun and educational cooking experiences for various occasions and skill levels.

Location & Hours

Boxed Expressions

20 N Wacker Dr, Chicago, 60606

708-568-1721

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Hours
Mon
11AM-6PM
Tue
11AM-6PM
Wed
11AM-6PM
Thu
11AM-6PM
Fri
11AM-6PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Additional Information

Class types:

Date night, Couples, Corporate events, Team-building, Kids’ classes

Age groups:

Kids, Adults

Skill level:

Beginner, All levels

Class themes:

Italian, French, Japanese, Thai, Indian, Korean, Vietnamese, Mexican, Mediterranean, Spanish, Middle Eastern, Greek, BBQ/Grilling, Baking, Pastry, Bread Making, Pasta Making, Sushi Making, Dumpling Making, Wine Pairing, Cocktail Mixing, Knife Skills, Healthy Cooking, Holiday Cooking

Class sizes:

Unspecified

Participation types:

Hands-on

Teacher credentials:

Unspecified

Class types:

Cooking class

Class duration:

Single-sessions

BYOB allowed?

Not allowed

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Avoid Gather & Forge – My Experience with Their Private Chef Services

September 12, 2025

I don’t usually write negative reviews, but I wanted to share my experience in case it helps someone else avoid the same mistake.

I hired Gather & Forge well in advance to provide a great private dining experience for guests I had flown in from across the country—two nights in a row. Both nights were a letdown.

The chef showed up 45 minutes to an hour late each night.

The food wasn’t hot. It came out lukewarm or even cool.

The quality of the meal didn’t justify the price. Honestly, I’d say the value was maybe 60% of what we paid.

I gave them plenty of chances to make it right, but they had no interest in doing so. As much as I think Brandon (the chef) worked hard, the overall service just didn’t live up to the cost or the expectations.

Bottom line: Gather & Forge is overpriced, underdelivers, and doesn’t seem to care about customer satisfaction. I really wanted this to be a great experience, but I would never use them again and highly discourage anyone from booking them for private chef services.

Clay

Fabulous venue for events & Italian cooking classes!

August 25, 2025

Our BYOB wine group had an amazing experience Saturday night at A Taste of Milan in the Southside with Chef Sidney and Katie! We learned how to make home made pasta and enjoyed her family recipes handed down from generations! Truly beyond 5 stars and it was a magical evening! Thank you Sidney and Katie

Kim Marie Angiulli