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The Joyful Gourmet

542 N. Milwaukee Avenue Libertyville, IL 60048

Phone: 224.433.6350

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The Joyful Gourmet is a gourmet kitchen store with kitchen retail, cooking classes and events, and a small wine bar.  They offer demonstration and participation classes with a chef.  The class includes chef instruction, you get to eat the meal prepared, and enjoy a glass of wine. The wine bar is open and available whenever the store is open. Visit and have a glass of wine while you shop or have a glass of wine with friends at the bar. 



 
Jul. 19
Thai Take Out: Hands-on Cooking with Chef Drew at The Joyful Gourmet
07/19/25
Whether you're looking to spice up your weeknight dinners or impress gu...
Jul. 23
Kids Cooking Class: International Desserts at The Joyful Gourmet
07/23/25
This class, guided by Chef Gina, offers a delightful culinary journey ...
Jul. 24
Sweet Home Chicago Cooking Class at The Joyful Gourmet
07/24/25
Get ready to taste the Windy City’s finest in this Friday night hands...
Jul. 25
Kids Cooking Class: Best Loved Breakfast at The Joyful Gourmet
07/25/25
This class offers a delightful culinary journey where young chefs ages 10 a...
Jul. 25
Cook Rustic Tuscan Chicken and Classic Panna Cotta at The Joyful Gourmet
07/25/25
Join us for an immersive, hands-on cooking class where you’ll learn t...
Jul. 26
Pickling 101: Crafting Bold Flavors at Home
07/26/25
Dive into the vibrant world of pickling in this hands-on class designed for...
Jul. 26
Farmer’s Market Dinner with Chef Andrew Kelly at The Joyful Gourmet
07/26/25
Enjoy a unique and seasonal dining experience at the Farmer’s Market ...
Jul. 31
Authentic Italian Cannoli-Making with Tony Cannoli at The Joyful Gourmetand Wine Tasting at
07/31/25
Kick off The Joyful Gourmet’s Local Chef Series with a special hands-...
Aug. 1
Traditional Korean Bibimbap Lunch at The Joyful Gourmet
08/01/25
Bibimbap is a traditional Korean dish featuring a hot stone bowl that crisp...
Aug. 2
Hands-On Gnocchi Making class at The Joyful Gourmet
08/02/25
Guests are invited to a hands-on gnocchi making class where food, fun and c...
Aug. 7
Beer-Can Chicken and Bananas Foster at The Joyful Gourmet
08/07/25
Guests are invited to raise a glass and ignite their taste buds in this han...
Aug. 8
Summer Night in Provence: A French Cooking Experience at The Joyful Gourmet
08/08/25
Guests are invited to step into the warmth and romance of a Provença...
Aug. 9
Authentic Korean BBQ with Strawberry Soju Cocktail at The Joyful Gourmet
08/09/25
Korean barbecue, also known as “gogi gui” in Korean, is a popul...
Aug. 14
Hands-On Fettuccine Four Course Meal at The Joyful Gourmet
08/14/25
Roll up your sleeves and dive into a deliciously hands-on culinary adventur...
Aug. 16
Chef Gale Gand: Southern France’s Provence Kitchen at The Joyful Gourmet
08/16/25
Gale Gand is an American pastry chef, cookbook author and television person...
Aug. 21
You Say Tomato. We Say Let’s make Marmalade, Gazpacho, Sauce and Tomato Ricotta Cake at The Joyful Gourmet
08/21/25
Tomatoes are a versatile ingredient used in cuisines around the world. They...
Aug. 28
Sipping Through Summer: Craft Cocktail Making with Mixologist Shanna at the Joyful Gourmet
08/28/25
Participants will enjoy a hands-on cocktail class led by guest mixologist S...
Aug. 28
Sipping Through Summer: Craft Cocktail Making with Mixologist Shanna at the Joyful Gourmet
08/28/25
Participants will enjoy a hands-on cocktail class led by guest mixologist S...
Aug. 29
Four Course Cooking with Bourbon at The Joyful Gourmet
08/29/25
Guests are invited to embark on a flavorful journey in this demonstration-s...
Aug. 30
Mediterranean Fire and Flavor with Chef Lee Kuebler at The Joyful Gourmet
08/30/25
Chef Lee Kuebler will lead a Chef’s Table cooking demonstration featu...

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