Cooking Class: Cozy Fall Gnocchi Workshop With Chef Ben
Sat, Jul 18th at 6:00PM
Fri, Jul 24th at 5:00PM
Wed, Jul 29th at 6:00PM
Sun, Sep 6th at 6:00PM
Learn how to make delicious pumpkin gnocchi from scratch in this fun, hands-on cooking class with Chef Ben.
You'll begin by preparing homemade gnocchi dough with potato, flour, egg and pumpkin. Then, you'll learn how to knead, roll and shape the dough into pillowy dumplings before cooking them until tender. While the gnocchi boils, you'll prepare a rich brown butter sauce infused with fresh sage. Toss the gnocchi in the sauce and finish the dish with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Book your spot today!
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
Fresh Pumpkin Gnocchi
With pumpkin, egg and flour
Sage Brown Butter Sauce
With Parmesan, butter and sage
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, Date Night, Italian
Reviews Guests Left For Other Experiences
Gladys
31 May 2026
We had a great time, Chef Ben was very knowledgeable and charismatic! He came prepared and was able to accommodate extra guests to the class with ease. He promised us the recipe but we have not yet received it, we hope to get that soon so we can try making the gnocchi at home.
Rachel
27 May 2026
Chef Ben was fantastic. The classpop logistics were not so great. I wish I could review them separately! First, parking was extremely confusing, and classpop gave zero instructions for navigating a complicated university campus with multiple parking structures and no posted parking rules. Second, while we were able to make the gnocchi, the sauce itself was prepared for us. That was a bit of a letdown. The sauce also included onions, which were not advertised on the site, and to which my partner is allergic.
Britt
17 May 2026
Chef Ben was great! I’d highly recommend this class. Very knowledgeable and a great instructor. I will definitely look into taking another of his classes!
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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