The Chopping Block, Chicago?s largest recreational cooking school and gourmet retail and wines store, offers guests a large slate of demonstration and hands-on classes, as well as wine classes, private cooking parties and corporate team building events. Mission:?The Chopping Block is a leader in the culinary industry for its mission to get people to cook. It has been in business for almost 20 years in Chicago due to its ability to adapt to its customers? needs. The Chopping Block modifies what they teach, how they teach and what products they offer to fit the ever-changing needs of their students. From 101 classes to professional culinary school-style instruction in Boot Camps, The Chopping Block addresses deficiencies in cooking skills for all levels.