Cooking Class: Make Artisanal Ricotta Gnocchi With Chef Alex
Join this interactive cooking class where you’ll learn to make light, fluffy ricotta gnocchi by hand.
Using simple ingredients like ricotta, flour, egg and Parmesan, you’ll whip up gnocchi that are so light they'll practically melt in your mouth. Then, you'll create a tasty savory sauce with sautéed mushrooms, peas, garlic, onion and crispy bacon, finished with butter, olive oil and a touch of heavy cream. Along the way, you’ll pick up tips for seasoning, flavor balancing and cooking gnocchi perfectly every time. Book your cooking class today!
What’s Included
- A fun, hands-on cooking class led by Chef Alex
- An authentic pasta-making experience hosted at a local public venue in Mississauga (venue varies by date)
- All fresh ingredients and professional cooking tools provided
- Expert techniques, tips and chef insights you can use long after class
- A complete meal you’ll cook and enjoy yourself
What to Expect
- Step-by-step guidance from Chef Alex, who makes every technique approachable
- A welcoming, beginner-friendly pasta-making class in Mississauga with zero pressure on skill level
- Plenty of tasting, laughter and learning as you grow your kitchen confidence
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Ricotta Gnocchi
With ricotta, flour, egg and Parmesan
Creamy Mushroom and Bacon Sauce
With mushrooms, peas, garlic, onion, bacon, butter, olive oil and cream
Cooking classes on Classpop! are designed to be fun, social events. Feel free to purchase wine or beer at the venue to enjoy during the class.
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
- Minimum Guests 5
- Maximum Guests 25
- Event Duration 2 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- Restrictions Must be 21 years of age or older to attend.
- LabelsPasta Making, Beginner, Date Night, Fun, Italian
Outside Reviews for Chef Alex
Kerry
20 Jan 2026
Wonderful Chef, so knowledgeable. A very fun enjoyable class for sure.
Chef Alex is a Red Seal–certified chef and strategic culinary leader with over 20 years of experience across high-volume retail, catering and prepared foods operations. With a strong background in menu development, food safety and team training, he specializes in engaging cooking classes. Chef Alex focuses on building confidence and technique, guiding students through real-world skills while making cooking approachable, engaging and rewarding.
