Fun Gnocchi Making Class at a Trendy Local Café in St. Louis

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Trade boxed pasta for handmade gnocchi in this fun St. Louis cooking experience. In this class, Chef Legina breaks down gnocchi making into simple, approachable steps. Start by preparing a classic dough with potatoes, flour, eggs and salt, then roll and shape your gnocchi by hand while learning the techniques that give them their signature soft texture.

Next, build a fresh basil pesto and pair it with a creamy mushroom sauce, combining bright herbs with rich, savory flavor. Chef Legina will share practical tips on timing and sauce consistency to help you bring the whole dish together.

Enjoy your finished gnocchi at the end of class and leave with the confidence to recreate this Italian favorite at home.

Example Menu

Main

Gnocchi

With potato, flour, egg and salt

Main

Basil Pesto and Mushroom Cream

With basil, olive oil, pine nuts, salt, mushrooms and heavy cream

What's Included

A fun, hands-on 2-hour cooking class led by a talented local chef.
All ingredients and cooking tools provided.
Expert instruction, tips and chef secrets you’ll use daily.
An authentic experience hosted at a local public brewery, distillery, craft beer bar or wine bar.
Drinks are available for purchase at the bar of the venue. Prices range from $3 to $20.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please arrive at the venue at least 10 minutes before your scheduled session. Upon arrival, check in with the host or staff at the entrance and mention that you're attending the event.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Roll your own pillowy gnocchi and discover why homemade always wins in this hands-on St. Louis cooking class. This interactive class with Chef Legina teaches you how to make gnocchi from scratch using simple Italian staples. You’ll begin by mixing potatoes, flour, eggs and salt into a soft dough, learning how to handle and shape it into delicate gnocchi that cook up light and tender.

Once your gnocchi are ready, move on to the sauce. Prepare a basil pesto with fresh basil, olive oil and pine nuts, then build a creamy mushroom sauce that brings richness and depth to the dish. Chef Legina will guide you through balancing texture and flavor so everything comes together smoothly.

Finish by tossing your gnocchi in the sauce and enjoy your handmade Italian feast.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • This cooking class is designed to accommodate a variety of dietary needs! Please let us know in advance, and we'll do our best to tailor the experience to suit your preferences and restrictions.
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