Cooking Class: Make Gnocchi With Chef Thomas
Sat, Mar 14th at 11:00AM
Sat, Mar 28th at 11:00AM
Thu, Mar 12th at 7:00PM
Thu, Mar 12th at 7:00PM
Make handmade gnocchi that melts in your mouth in this hands-on cooking class.
In this session, Chef Thomas will guide you through the whole process of cooking and ricing russet potatoes so you can create the perfect gnocchi dough. Afterward, you'll shape your gnocchi by hand. You’ll also learn to make a vibrant pesto, balancing fresh basil and mint with toasted nuts, citrus zest and the right emulsification for a smooth finish. By the end, you’ll not only walk away with a killer pasta dish but also the skills to make it at home. Book your spot now!
What’s Included
- A fun, hands-on cooking class led by Chef Thomas
- An authentic pasta-making experience hosted at a local public venue in Houston (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 Thomas, who makes every technique approachable
- A welcoming, beginner-friendly pasta-making class in Houston with zero pressure on skill level
- Plenty of tasting, laughter and learning as you grow your kitchen confidence
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Handmade Gnocchi With Pesto Sauce
With russet potatoes, flour, egg yolk, sea salt, basil, mint, toasted almonds and pistachios, Pecorino, Parmesan, garlic, olive oil, grapeseed oil, lemon zest, orange zest and chili flakes
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, Vegetarian, Beginner, Fun, Italian
Outside Reviews for Chef Thomas
Tony R.
03 Mar 2026
Chef Thomas’ pork chop with his miso Demi glacé signature sauce was the best I’ve ever had, perfectly cooked medium, deeply flavorful. He’s a disciplined, talented chef and a great teacher.
Chef Thomas Nguyen is a classically trained culinary professional based in Houston with over a decade of experience in high-volume and upscale dining. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu, he has held senior kitchen roles and specializes in Italian cuisine, fresh pasta and technique-driven cooking. Passionate about teaching, Chef Thomas leads engaging, hands-on classes focused on essential skills, ingredient knowledge and balanced flavors guests can confidently recreate at home.
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