CLASSES AT CHENEY MANSION
The Park District offers classes and programs at Cheney Mansion each season - programs below are divided by family, kids, and adult classes. Be sure to also check out Special Events for more activities at the Mansion. For more information on any of the programs listed below, please contact the Mansion at (708) 383-2612. You can also register online through the Park District of Oak Park - visit https://www.pdop.net.JUST FOR KIDS PROGRAMS
Cooking Classes for Young Chefs (Ages 8-12)
“Kids Cook!” provides a win-win opportunity! While the kids enjoy these fun cooking sessions in the catering kitchen of Cheney Mansion, parents have the evening free for a quiet, relaxing meal at their favorite eatery! Taught by professional chef Ron Martin, classes are a combination of hands-on and demonstration, training young chefs in the basic techniques of various cooking methods and kitchen skills. Limited to 8 students.
$35/$40 per session.
“Leaping” into Chocolate
Friday, Feb 10, 6-8:30 pm
To celebrate this leap year, create a decadent Chocolate Mousse Tart, and learn how to properly coat a variety of fresh fruit with 3 different types of chocolate. Yes, of course, you get to taste them all!
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Cajun & Creole
Friday, Feb 17, 6-8:30 pm
Experience the flavors of other cultures. Join in the fun as the class prepares a classic Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya, Shrimp Etoufee and Mississippi Mud Pie. So pass me the heat!
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ADULT PROGRAMS
Book a Private Cooking Class for a Special Birthday Party or Corporate Team Building!
Cheney Mansion and professional chef Ron Martin will tailor a private group cooking class to fit your taste. Looking for an innovative idea for your best friend’s birthday or “Girls Night Out”? Searching for Corporate Team Building possibilities? Please call 708-383-2612, or e-mail cheneymansion@oakparkparks.com.
People are raving about Chef Ron Martin's private cooking classes:
"I wanted to send a note to thank you – so very much! – for putting together such a wonderful cooking class for my team a couple weeks ago. We had so much fun, learned a lot from the special techniques you shared – including how to use our food processors! – and really enjoyed the tasty appetizers you created. Taking a cooking class as a team has been on our list for a number of years, and I am so delighted that we were able to do it this year with such a fantastic chef!" -Barbara N. Hoffman, Director of Development, Ounce of Prevention Fund
"You are simply amazing! My husband just made breakfast for all the kids, and they are sitting on our back patio re-living the Chef Dinner - I specifically asked them about you... and I got a chorus of "He Was AWESOME!". My thanks to you for making this such a memorable occasion for every one of them." -Patricia Lekacz, Glen Ellyn
