Cooking Class: Make Gorgeous Gnocchi Alla Vodka
Craft perfect gnocchi in this interactive cooking class with Chef Ben.
Tired of the same old pasta? Join Chef Ben's interactive class and learn to craft your own pillowy puffs of Italian deliciousness! Ditch the flour base for potatoes as you prepare a simple dough and turn it into perfect gnocchi. Plus, you’ll discover the secret to making a creamy vodka and cream-based sauce that will elevate your finished dish into a whole new world of flavor. Come make the perfect substitute for your usual Italian dinner!
What’s Included
- A fun, hands-on cooking class led by Chef Ben
- An authentic pasta-making experience hosted at a local public venue in San Diego (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 Ben, who makes every technique approachable
- A welcoming, beginner-friendly pasta-making class in San Diego with zero pressure on skill level
- Plenty of tasting, laughter and learning as you grow your kitchen confidence
MENU
Gnocchi
With potato, flour, egg and salt
Vodka Sauce
With heavy cream, tomato paste, vodka, garlic and Parmesan
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 4
- 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, Fun, Italian, Holiday, Vegetarian
Reviews Guests Left For This Experience
Cathy
01 Mar 2026
I bought this experience as Christmas gifts fo my family. We are Italian, so gnocchi is a favorite dish in our house. This was a great experience for us all to make our own and see how easy it could be. Ben was very organized and had everything prepped and ready to go for us. He gave a nice little lesson in advance on the history of gnocchi and vodka sauce. I have celiac disease so I requested a gluten free modification. I didn’t really expect them to do it and was ok with it, but was very pleased that Ben had a gf station set up for me. It was great to be able to experience the making AND enjoy tasting! I would recommend this experience for couples, friends, even your teenage children.
Matt
28 Feb 2026
Good time thanks Ben!
Fiona
28 Feb 2026
Lovely evening and lots of fun. A friendly group and I appreciated Chef Ben’s scientific take on cooking. We hope to book another class soon.
Event location: 3869 Miramar St., San Diego, CA, 92092
Venue Type: Brewery
Location is based on class date. Please select the date you plan to attend to see the correct location.
Meet your chef
Chef Ben fell in love with food at a young age while cooking with his mom in the kitchen. After earning a degree in Nutrition and Food Science, he quickly learned the high-quality taste and benefits of using fresh, wholesome ingredients. Chef Ben’s career ranges from a recipe developer to a professional TV chef. Whether teaching cooking classes or catering a meal, he strives to provide the most delicious meal for every guest.
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