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Hands-On Burger Lab: Smash vs. Pub Burgers on the Grill

Take your backyard grilling to the next level in this hands-on outdoor burger workshop. Compare smash burgers and pub-style burgers while mastering techniques for selecting meat, managing grill heat, and achieving the perfect sear. Round out your meal with grilled sides and leave with the skills to craft restaurant-quality burgers at home.

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  • 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL
  • 2 hours & 30 minutes

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Class Description

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Fire up the grill and get ready to think like a burger scientist in this hands-on outdoor class. In this class, you’ll explore two iconic styles of burgers—crispy, lacy-edged smash burgers and thick, juicy pub-style burgers—to understand what makes each one unique. You’ll learn how fat content, seasoning, heat and cooking method all affect texture and flavor, while mastering essential grilling techniques for building better burgers at home. From forming and smashing patties to managing heat and achieving the perfect sear, this class is equal parts technique and delicious experimentation.

Grilling classes take place outdoors on our patio and are therefore subject to weather cancellation. In the event of a cancellation, all participants will be emailed no later than 8pm the day before the class (for morning classes) and 2pm (for evening classes) on the day of the class.

Menu you’ll cook and enjoy:

  • Smash Burgers with Cheddar Cheese and Grilled Onions
  • Pub Burgers with Bacon, Lettuce and Tomatoes 
  • Grilled Red Cabbage and Fennel Slaw with Apple Cider Dressing
  • Grilled Potato Wedges with Smoky and Herby Dipping Sauce

Skills covered in class:

  • Setting up your grill
  • Cooking over gas and charcoal grills
  • Selecting ground meat
  • Grilling vegetables
  • Balancing flavors
  • Grilling potatoes
  • Working with fresh herbs and spices

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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