Make Italian Gnocchi With a Local Chef in Portland

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Forget complicated pasta projects—gnocchi is about to become your new comfort-food obsession. At a casual Portland venue, you’ll follow Chef Jesse through the process of making tender gnocchi from potatoes, flour, salt and eggs, learning how to mix, shape, roll and cut the dough for that soft, satisfying texture. You’ll also prepare a classic marinara using tomatoes, onion, garlic, basil and red wine, picking up useful tips for building layers of flavor and getting the sauce just right. Along the way, you’ll cook, taste and laugh while Chef Jesse shares practical kitchen shortcuts and techniques you can actually use later. By the end, store-bought gnocchi may have some explaining to do.

Example Menu

Main

Gnocchi

With flour, potatoes, salt and eggs

Main

Marinara

With tomatoes, onion, garlic, basil and red wine

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

Pull up to a relaxed local venue in Portland and get ready to turn humble potatoes into pillowy Italian gnocchi. You’ll start by combining potatoes, flour, salt and eggs, then learn how to work the dough without overdoing it. From there, you’ll roll and cut the gnocchi into bite-size pieces before cooking them to tender perfection. Next, you’ll build a bright marinara with tomatoes, onion, garlic, basil and red wine, learning how to balance flavors and develop a rich sauce from simple ingredients. Chef Jesse keeps the techniques approachable and practical, so you can recreate the meal at home without needing a culinary degree. Come hungry, get your hands a little messy and leave with serious homemade-pasta confidence.

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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Dining Experiences
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Dinner
Food & Drink

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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