Cooking Class: Italian Gnocchi For Beginners

Jacqueline

30 May 2025

This cooking class, unfortunately, didn't quite hit the mark for me or my friends. The biggest surprise was that it didn't really feel like a cooking class at all. My friends and I didn't get to do any actual cooking, nor did we feel like we learned anything new from Chef Austin. Beyond that, there were a few logistical problems that made the whole experience less than desirable. - Not enough space: The class felt cramped, making it difficult to prep and move around. - Too loud: The class was in a noisy bar with loud music which is a terrible atmosphere in which to take a class. - Not enough instructions: There were little to no instructions given, I think we should have just read the recipe he handed out instead of listening to Chef Austin. - Not enough ingredients: We even ran out of basic ingredients like flour halfway through, which was a bit surprising. And after they bought more they were hesitant to share them with the guests! - Not enough stoves: The gnocchi was being cooked one serving at a time on a single Coleman grill, which made for a painfully slow cooking process. In the end, we agreed the class had little-to-no guidance, not enough ingredients to complete our meal, and no realistic way to finish cooking before the class ended. Therefore, my friends and I took our raw pasta home to finish cooking it ourselves, which wasn't quite what we signed up for. While the idea of the class was great, the execution was abysmal. For the sake of future attendees, I really hope Chef Austin makes some changes to his cooking class before he tries teaching again.

Alexis

11 Sep 2025

I love that Austin makes this beginners class not so basic its boring. He went slow enough to be helpful but not in a bad way. Thank you for rekindling my love for cooking.

Raquel

06 Jun 2025

Wonderful and Fun Cooking Class Experience! My husband and I recently took a pasta making class with Chef Austin, and it was truly amazing! The class was fun, engaging, and full of hands-on learning. Chef Austin was incredibly informative, friendly, and interactive, he took the time to answer everyone’s questions and walked around to offer help and guidance throughout the process. While our dough was resting, we played a fun and light hearted trivia game that added such a great touch to the evening. Chef Austin’s partner also joined us, she was so sweet and pleasant her energy made the class feel even more welcoming and enjoyable. One of the highlights was getting to enjoy the noodles we made, served with a delicious sauce that Chef Austin had prepared ahead of time. Everything tasted amazing! Plus, we were given the recipes for both the noodles and the sauce so we can recreate the experience at home. Overall, we absolutely loved the class and highly recommend it. Chef Austin and his partner created such a positive and fun environment, it was a perfect date night and a great learning experience all in one!

cameron

08 Sep 2025

great class, solid directions, delicious meal!

Haris

07 Jun 2025

Excellent experience to share with a friend, family or date (my case). Chef Austin took the time to explain every step thoroughly and give details on why everything was performed a certain way. Always available to answer questions and give tips on technique, the chef made making your own pasta feel like the fun, new, fulfilling hobby / ritual you didn't know you needed. Very grateful for the knowledge shared and looking forward to joining more of his classes

Greg

02 Jun 2025

Chef Austin and his wife were AMAZING hosting this class. My fiancee, Jennifer, and I truly enjoyed the class and the atmosphere for it. It was the first time we had ever made handmade pasta from scratch. It was easy and fun but most of all, the texture and taste were incredible. The marinara sauce Chef Austin made for the pasta was delicious. I would take other classes he teaches and we even love to host a class of his at my home.

Daria

01 Jun 2025

amazing class, lots of fun!

Andrea

24 Apr 2024

This was such a delightful experience. I have recommended it to many of my friends and family.

Jim

22 Apr 2024

Austin did a great job of guiding us through the pasta making experience! Looking forward to the next class!

Rachel

21 Apr 2024

Such an awesome experience with Chef Austin! We went for my fiancés birthday and chef austin & his girlfriend even purchased cupcakes for him and the class. It was above and beyond. We enjoyed the class so much. Chef Austin took the time to come around to each of us and provide hands on instruction. We are looking forward to taking another class with Chef Austin.

Linda

08 Apr 2024

It was a great class. A lot of fun and we learned so much. Thank you!

Sammy

04 Apr 2024

This class was great! Having a pasta making class in a brewery was a fun experience; all of the supplies were provided and chef Austin was walking around making sure everyone was making it through the steps. We had lots of laughs and learned a new skill!

Joan

01 Apr 2024

Fantastic instruction, easy to follow, and very helpful throughout the process. Just a load of fun, honestly, would absolutely do so again with a group <3

Sara

03 Apr 2024

The class with Austin was fun! The chef and his girlfriend were friendly and open to answer any questions. I was a little surprised to see we were working with plastic utensils and paper bowls, but the pasta turned out good in the end. I understand this was his first class in this format and they needed to work through some logistics but we enjoyed our meal although there was more waiting around than anticipated. I think the atmosphere for this event could have been a little different - music that fit the setting, not with bar patrons speaking loudly next to our tables. I would take another class, but I do want a more elevated experience.

Holly R

08 Feb 2024

From the moment we stepped into Chef Austin's kitchen, we were greeted with warmth and enthusiasm. His passion for cooking was palpable, and it set the tone for what turned out to be a truly memorable experience.

Matt O

08 Feb 2024

Whether you're a seasoned home cook looking to expand your culinary repertoire or a complete novice eager to learn the basics, Chef Austin's cooking classes are sure to delight. I left feeling inspired and empowered to continue experimenting in the kitchen, and I can't wait to see what other culinary adventures await.

Jen D

08 Feb 2024

Chef Austin shared his expertise on flavor profiles and seasoning, demonstrating how simple ingredients can be transformed into a rich and flavorful sauce. I appreciated his emphasis on using fresh, high-quality ingredients and his willingness to answer all of our questions along the way.

Patti R

08 Feb 2024

The hands-on cooking lesson was both informative and enjoyable. Chef Austin's instructions were clear and easy to follow, even for someone like me who is not particularly skilled in the kitchen. He patiently guided us through each step of the pasta-making process, from mixing and kneading the dough to shaping it into various pasta shapes. It was incredibly satisfying to see the pasta come together under his guidance, and the end result was nothing short of delicious.

Lyndsey T

05 Feb 2024

The gnocchi class with Chef Austin was absolutely fantastic!