Fun Italian Gnocchi Making Class With Local Chef in Houston

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Build real Italian cooking confidence in this immersive pasta-making experience with Chef Roger, hosted through Classpop! at a local Houston venue. You’ll start by crafting a fresh artichoke salad layered with vibrant vegetables, citrusy vinaigrette and Parmesan crisps — a light, flavorful way to set the tone. From there, learn the fundamentals of homemade gnocchi, working with potatoes, flour and eggs to create tender dumplings that hold their shape beautifully. As your gnocchi cook, you’ll prepare a hearty beef ragout infused with tomatoes and herbs, bringing depth and comfort to the dish.

What to Expect:
- Step-by-step guidance from a talented chef who makes it make sense.
- A fun, beginner-friendly class where no one judges your knife skills.
- Tasting, laughing and leveling up your kitchen game.
- Ideal for: a solo outing, date night, girls’ night or group fun.

Example Menu

Main

Marinated Artichoke Salad

With artichoke hearts, Parmesan crisps and garden vegetables in lemon basil vinaigrette

Main

Homemade Gnocchi With Beef Ragù

With flour, potatoes, eggs, Italian braised beef with tomatoes, vegetables and herbs

What's Included

A fun, hands-on 2-hour cooking class led by a talented local chef.
All ingredients and cooking tools provided.
A full meal you cooked yourself (yes, you!)
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

Enjoy a balanced, restaurant-style Italian meal in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Roger, hosted through Classpop! in Houston. You’ll kick things off with a bright, elegant starter by assembling a marinated artichoke salad with fresh garden vegetables, a lemon-basil vinaigrette and crisp Parmesan accents. Then, shift gears to the heart of the class as you learn how to make soft, pillowy gnocchi from scratch. Chef Roger will guide you through proper mixing, shaping and cooking techniques to achieve the perfect texture. To finish, you’ll prepare a rich beef ragout slow-simmered with tomatoes, vegetables and herbs, creating a comforting, flavorful pairing for your gnocchi. With plenty of hands-on guidance and practical tips, this class leaves you confident, well-fed and inspired to recreate the dishes at home.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • 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.
Supplied by Classpop!

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