Fun Gnocchi Making Class at a Trendy Beer Garden in Houston

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Enjoy a fresh pasta-making experience in one of Houston’s trendy beer garden settings while learning to craft gnocchi from scratch. In this class booked through Classpop!, Chef Thomas breaks down gnocchi making into approachable steps, starting with cooking and ricing russet potatoes for the perfect dough base. Then, you’ll mix, shape and cook your gnocchi by hand, learning the techniques behind their soft texture. Next, build a fresh pesto using basil, mint, toasted nuts and citrus zest, focusing on balancing flavor and creating a smooth, glossy finish. Chef Thomas will share practical tips throughout to help you nail both the pasta and the sauce. Relax, dig in and enjoy your handmade meal in a fun beer garden atmosphere before heading home with new skills.

Example Menu

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Handmade Gnocchi With Pesto Sauce

With russet potatoes, flour, egg yolk, sea salt, fresh herbs, nuts, cheeses, garlic, oils, citrus zest, and chili flakes

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

Set in a trendy Houston beer garden, this hands-on gnocchi-making class turns pasta night into a lively night out. Booked through Classpop!, this interactive cooking experience with Chef Thomas teaches you how to make handmade gnocchi from scratch in a relaxed social setting where craft beer and fresh pasta make a pretty great pairing. You’ll begin by cooking and ricing russet potatoes, learning how texture and moisture affect the final dough. Next, mix and shape your gnocchi by hand, creating soft, pillowy bites that cook evenly and hold their shape. Chef Thomas will guide you step by step through the process so you can recreate it confidently at home. To finish, prepare a vibrant pesto with fresh basil, mint, toasted nuts and citrus zest, learning how to emulsify it into a smooth, balanced sauce before tossing it all together.

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.
Supplied by Classpop!

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