Cooking Class: Make Pasta and Pesto at a Local Brewery With Chef Jimmy

Sherry

02 Oct 2023

Fun class, Jimmy was knowledgeable and shared so much with us. We learned a ton, and will be making Pasta this week. Would highly recommend taking this class

Sherry

02 Oct 2023

Chef Jimmy was amazing, he was knowledgeable and is a fantastic teacher. We learned a lot in this class and will definitely be scheduling another one with him. Loved the class.

M

01 Oct 2023

Chef Jimmys class was excellent! We had so much fun starting the class right away with making the dough. As we waited for the dough to rest, he shared with us the history of pasta and it’s origin. Very interesting! We had three different types of pasta to make! Fettuccine, Angel Hair, and Bow Tie!! Bow Tie was pretty popular! We were able to have some drinks and mingle while the pasta was cooking. Choosing between three sauces was challenging… so we chose all three! Basil Pesto, Pepper, and Carbonara. So delicious and so worth the experience!

Amber

14 Aug 2023

Chef Jimmy was very knowledgeable and spent time explaining the science and history of pasta. I would definitely recommend this class.

Evan

08 Aug 2023

Great class - very intimate (6 total attendees when we went). Jimmy is fun and a pro at teaching how to make pasta. Recommended!

Nicole

01 Aug 2023

Very interactive, fun &i nformative not to mention great to eat!

Susan

20 Jul 2023

Had a great time! Chef Jimmy was knowledgeable, and I can’t wait to make pasta at home.

Molly

13 Jul 2023

He was very effective in teaching a group how to make pasta and made sure we all were able to enjoy the experience in making and eating our handmade pasta with delicious sauces!

Jody

12 Jul 2023

Fun class

Mari

22 May 2023

Chef Jimmy was very thorough and friendly! He was a great teacher with great knowledge. We did his pasta class, and his sauce was amazing!

Joshua

09 Mar 2023

Great intro to pasta making by a fun chef!

Kellie

08 Mar 2023

Chef Jimmy was a great teacher and very knowledgeable. The experience was fun, easy and delicious!!!

Madison

12 Jan 2023

Great class, great food! Would highly recommend.

Andy

30 Nov 2022

Excellent teacher - not just how to cook the food, but also gives the context of the story behind it. Patiently answers questions and is very knowledgeable & competent. Would love to see a continuing pasta series from this chef.

Christina

30 Nov 2022

It was a great class with alot of good information. Unfortunately, we seemed to run out of time. I think that either extending by 30min or capping the amount of people at 15 would greatly help the experience, especially because you can't anticipate the amount of questions, but I feel as though that would give a more personalized experience for the entire group. Chef Jimmy had a great attitude and was great to spend time with.

Katie

10 Apr 2023

Fun class! Chef Jimmy gave very clear instructions and simplified the process. Loved that it was so hands on. Four stars just because of the location- at times it was hard to hear over the loud music being played at the restaurant.

Lindsey

16 May 2023

The class was okay, the chef seemed a little rushed and it felt like he was going through the motions. The room that we did the class in was odd as well and not as pictured.

Angie

15 Feb 2023

We had a lot of fun! Jimmy was very knowledgable on pasta. I would definitely take a class again. That being said, I only gave 3 stars because the facility was not conducive to the size of the class. We had to partner and triple up with other groups; that felt a little strange to be handling someone else's pasta. Jimmy seemed a little unorganized. He had forgotten one of his pasta attachments, so 16-18 people had to share one device. This took a while, so we didn't get to make the sauces that were listed on the class description. Basically we made and boiled pasta. We ate it on pieces of wax paper because there were not any paper plates and there weren't enough forks for everyone. We all have off nights; maybe this was one of them. But, this does not prevent me from trying again! We are looking forward to trying to make our own pasta at home.

Shubhit

19 Nov 2023

Wasn’t prepared for the class as he was missing a lot of equipment for the group, and we didn’t even get to cook the pasta at the end of the night and eat anything. I understand everyone has a bad night, but not being prepared when people paid their hard earned money for the class was unprofessional.

Leslie

17 Nov 2023

I really wanted to like this experience. Chef Jimmy seems like a decent guy, but he was disorganized and treated us like we were in high school. I did enjoy the process of making the dough and cutting the pasta, but unfortunately the equipment failed and we were not able to cook anything. We were sent home with our pasta in plastic wrap and sauce in cups for us to cook at home. Not what I signed up for!

Juliane

23 Jan 2024

While Chef Jimmy was nice enough this class is not what is depicted in the description on the website! The class was overbooked, located in an open area/back room of a brewery with no commercial kitchen or setup to be found. It was very unsanitary, and unfortunately chef Jimmy seemed flustered and rushed because all of his cooking utensils and ingredients were in bags and boxes in a corner. He had to keep going back to retrieve them because there was no space for him to have everything laid out. We barely made pasta and did not make any sauces as they were all premade. Everyone in class threw their pasta they made into the same pot (only one pot available and heated on a hot pad) and were expected to eat who’s ever came out; half the people didn’t even wash their hands or wear gloves! If you’re looking for a true cooking experience DO NOT BOOK THIS CLASS!!! Hopefully they take this feedback and make some changes!

Kimberly

21 Nov 2023

Class size was way overbooked. Instructor was not prepared. Location was not sanitary. Instructor was irritable and annoyed by people being chatty and trying to have fun. Supposed to be a 2 hour event but at the 2 hour and 20 minute mark we had to leave and the water to boil our pasta in was still barely warm. No one had their pasta cooked at that point and there were 26 people in the class needing their pasta cooked. Paid $240 for 4 of us and left very disappointed and frustrated. Overall experience was unprofessional and not worth the money we paid. Definitely would not want to book this experience again. I read reviews before signing up and am so confused by the positive reviews of this instructor and class. Especially as his “assistant” stated this is how he is in all his classes. Rude and unfriendly. :(

Nivardo

19 Jul 2026

Loved every minute of it. Jimmy went over every step clearly and answered everyone’s questions. The food was very tasty! Thank you again.

Cheryl

16 Jul 2026

Chef Jimmy did a great job with our class. He answered all our questions and it was a fun time.

Marie

11 Jun 2026

Chef Jimmy did a fantastic job with the cooking class. Very personable, good instruction and encouragement throughout the class. It was a really fun experience for my daughter and I and we would love to do another class!

Sue

12 May 2026

A fun class which resulted in a delicious dinner! Chef Jimmy did a great job of explaining the process of pasta making and we thoroughly enjoyed learning from his culinary expertise!

Kate

29 Mar 2026

Jimmy was great- my friend and I had a phenomenal time learning how to make dim sum (and of course eating them). Really fun location. Highly recommend.

Daleasha

19 Mar 2026

This was a fun and informative class. Chef Jimmy did a great job teaching and creating a warm and inclusive environment.

Justice

24 Sep 2024

Very fun, direct instruction for making sushi. We enjoyed our time very much.

Natalie

24 Sep 2024

Chef Jimmy was super knowledgeable. Had a blast!

Barry

24 Sep 2024

Fun class, Jimmy has a great personality and answered all questions.

Sara

18 Sep 2024

Great team building event that is low key, informative and fun.

Rick

17 Sep 2024

Fun course!

Linda

03 Sep 2024

Great, great class!!

Christy

31 Aug 2024

So much fun. Great instructor!

Garrett

06 May 2024

Chef Jimmy is great! He knows his stuff and we had a great experience

Abby

10 Apr 2024

Jimmy is great! Honestly, a fun class and a good learning experience.

Sabrina

26 Mar 2024

Fun and informative hands on class , would totally recommend!

Erin

13 Mar 2024

Jimmy was super funny and we had a great time. We came for my friend’s birthday and it was a cute little moment for us. I would recommend eating beforehand because you end up eating the dumplings at 7:30pm

Brandon

13 Mar 2024

Great class and a bunch of fun! Would definitely recommend and Jimmy is a great Chef/teacher. also has some great stories and experiences to share.

Jason

13 Mar 2024

Chef Jimmy was great. Knowledgeable, hands on and didn't waste time. Our dumplings were delicious and the sauce was 🤌🏾. Highly recommend it for a good time. And now we can make our own dumplings!

Sean

29 Feb 2024

wonderful time!

Lisa

28 Feb 2024

Chef Jimmy was very educational and made the experience very enjoyable and fun. We can't wait to take another class from him! Highly recommend to anyone thinking about it!

TS

11 Feb 2024

He was informative and friendly. He’s very knowledgeable. We had a fun time. It was very long, however. We didn’t have time to eat because of our sitter.

Maddison

07 Feb 2024

We had a great time and learned a lot! Chef Jimmy was very informative and helpful. We'll definitely attend another one of his classes!

Janette

06 Feb 2024

Chef Jimmy was so knowledgeable and did a great job of making the class accessible to all those who attended! We not only learned how to roll sushi, but also were told where to get the best & most affordable ingredients and supplies in the Portland area so that we could take our skills home with us. Highly recommend this class and any other that Chef Jimmy teaches. Cannot wait to sign up for another one!

William

05 Feb 2024

Had a very enjoyable time.

Brenda

31 Jan 2024

Chef Jimmy was great! Class was a bit crowded around the table while we created, but Chef Jimmy made sure everyone got to experience, and he knows his stuff! Fun and delicious. Will sign up for another!

Maya

31 Jan 2024

A very fun and informative class! Got this for me and my partner as a holiday gift and it was so fun for us both. We look forward to be able to cook these on our own now!

Kathy

31 Jan 2024

We were unable to have the class in the normal place, so class was a bit cramped and crowded. Chef Jimmy was very knowledgeable and made the best of an unusual circumstance.

Matt

30 Jan 2024

Good demonstration and easy to make dumplings

Jenson

30 Jan 2024

Great experience!

Robert

30 Jan 2024

Chef Jimmy did a great job working around an unideal working change, due to a last minute venue change. We had a big group, and he managed us well. I wish there had been the possibility of more hands-on for the prep work, but the sushi-rolling itself went really really well.

Tom

19 Dec 2023

Had a wonderful time being instructed by chef Jimmy. I learned a lot and actually enjoyed what I cooked.

Emilie

13 Dec 2023

Such a fun class! Chef Jimmy made everyone feel very welcome and was an awesome instructor. Will be looking into more classes in the future.

Dillon

12 Dec 2023

Jimmy was great fun and taught us to make some delicious dumplings. Highly recommend.

Darsi

03 Dec 2023

Chef Jimmy is great! The class is fun and informative. We learned how to make great pasta and then we get to eat it at the end. It was delicious!

Hannah

29 Nov 2023

Chef Jimmy knows his stuff! The pastas were delicious and his teaching was so helpful; I’ll definitely make these again.

Mike

28 Nov 2023

Chef Jimmy was great. We had never made any type of pasta before and the experience was a lot of fun. His direction was great and he also had a great sense of humor.

Melissa

20 Nov 2023

The class was very good and informative. We learned some basic knife skills and other tricks to the trade. The class was a blast. A little more hands on would have been that much better.

Caitlin

19 Nov 2023

Great experience with Chef Jimmy! He did a great job explaining the history of sushi as well as all the tools and ingredients we used. The best part was eating our tasty sushi at the end. Would definitely recommend!

Katie

19 Nov 2023

Chef Jimmy was the best! Our team used his class as a team-building event and it was a big success. Jimmy was very fun and engaging and everyone enjoyed learning a new skill. Plus, at the end of the class, we had a great time eating all of our sushi creations. I would highly recommend this class.

Devin

13 Nov 2023

Jimmy was fantastic! He was well-prepared, and he made the class fun and educational. We learned HOW to make pasta, but also WHY certain steps were important, along with some history as well. He was also willing to share his recommendations for local restaurants and help us think about other class options! Lastly, he was very flexible when we had to make last-minute adjustments. Thanks, Jimmy!

Sam

15 Oct 2023

My partner and I loved this class! Chef Jimmy provided instruction at a pace that was enjoyable for all levels of experience. You have time to be independent as well as work directly with him. He was incredibly thoughtful and generous and even brought treats from his international travels. Overall, a delicious experience!

Emily

10 Oct 2023

Great experience - would recommend.

Tammy

27 Sep 2023

This was a great class. Chef Jimmy is a fantastic instructor. He gave a lot of great information about sushi as well as places to eat and buy sushi-grade fish and other sushi ingredients. I would definitely recommend this class. I am looking forward to taking one of his other classes.

Angelic

25 Sep 2023

Took my daughter and had a blast!

Grant

22 Sep 2023

Fantastic class! Learned a lot and had a fun time.

Melanie

18 Jul 2023

Jimmy was great! I learned a lot and am excited to take the skills home with me. I am not good in the kitchen but had fun in his class and felt welcome and he gave me confidence!

Sasha

18 Jul 2023

We really enjoyed the class! So much so, that we signed up for another one of Chef Jimmy’s classes. It was fun, interesting, and tasty! We are so excited to try what we learned at home. One suggestion is, arrive a little early. We had trouble locating the class at this particular location and there wasn’t signage so we were a few minutes late. Chef Jimmy was great about filling us in on the few details we missed and wonderful about answering questions throughout.

Mark

18 Jul 2023

What a fun class! Chef Jimmy really knew what he was talking about and didn't leave any question unanswered.

Sarah

10 Jul 2023

This was a really fun experience, we both enjoyed it and learned a lot! We are gonna be getting these tools and practicing at home. The sage and brown butter sauce on ravioli was my favorite of the day! Fun to experiment with cutting out different shapes and laminating dough.

Moriah

24 May 2023

So wonderful!

Shelly

14 May 2023

We had a great time in his class today!

Stacey

14 May 2023

Very good teacher. He’s very patient. He gives you lots of time to practice class with his preprepared ingredients. Don’t think that the first time you try to roll sushi that it’s going to be perfect. Everyone has a different starting point and “failures” are as much a part of learning as successes are (said the school teacher).

Elizabeth

13 May 2023

This was fun and low key. i would definitely go again!

Shannon

04 May 2023

Great experience. Easy to follow along and learned some great tips!

Spencer

16 Apr 2023

We had to leave early before the class really got going due to an emergency unfortunately but Jimmy was very nice and helpful for the time we were in class.

Shaun

28 Mar 2023

Great info on history and technique on cutting, cooking rice and proper ingredients. Had plenty of food to try everything.

Francis

20 Mar 2023

Chef Jimmy was great! Well prepared and very helpful and informative. Would easily recommend this class to others.

Courteney

16 Mar 2023

Jimmy was super fun, knowledgeable, communicative, and clear! The whole class rolled great sushi rolls thanks to his great teaching! We’ll definitely take another one of his classes in the future.

Katie

15 Mar 2023

Chef Jimmy was awesome! would recommend

Ann

25 Dec 2022

Chef Jimmy was awesome and led a Sushi Making great class. He was very knowledgeable while making sushi making approachable. My husband and I had a blast. Look forward to another class from Chef Jimmy.

Aaron

18 Dec 2022

Tons of fun learning to make sushi!

Bill

18 Dec 2022

Chef, Jimmy was great. Great personality, very riveting, and very knowledgeable on the subject matter. Involved everyone in the class, to questions, and I came away learning a lot.

Kimberly

17 Mar 2026

Fun class, great instructor, too many people in the class so ran out of time and a bit hard to see the demonstration.

Scott

10 Mar 2024

Efficient presentation, very good tips for success. This class (dumplings) does not allow enough time for participants to actually engage in all the steps associated with the production. Under the 2 hour limit Jimmy was not able to let the class members assemble the dough or prep the fillings/dipping sauce.

Pamela

29 Feb 2024

Chef Jimmy was not only knowledgeable and entertaining, he actually taught us useful cooking skills. Highly recommend his classes! Wish the class had been smaller for more individualized help though.

DAVID

06 Dec 2023

Jimmy was an engaging host who put on a great class that I will recommend to others!

Lissy

12 Oct 2023

The class was fun. Definitely suggest for a girls night/date night!

Nancy

11 Oct 2023

The class was enjoyable and informative. The venue was loud and chilly. Chef Jimmy was knowledgeable and friendly. I would have liked more hands on experience.

Amber

29 Sep 2024

Fun experience!

Chad

13 Mar 2024

Class felt rushed. Prep work was not completed ahead of time and participants only ended up having about 25 minutes to attempt making (and eating) their sushi rolls, and there weren't enough stations for each participant so we had to share and wait for others to finish. My group still had fun and learned some new things so overall it was a good evening but my expectations were definitely higher.

Alan

14 Dec 2023

Chef was a real cool guy, very friendly, the class on the other hand felt lacking. Half of it was spent chatting more then hands on food making. I feel like the rice prep should have been shown but had a bowl already made to get into it quicker. Once we were taught how to make the sushi by first watching, it would’ve been nice to make it again all together as we watched him make it so we could follow the steps more efficiently instead of being shown once per style. If there were any extra time after, we could make some ourselves without instruction and or eat what was made after or during the class depending on remaining time.

Tara

19 Sep 2023

It was a fun class. Lots to learn in one class but a good starting point. Throughout the class chef jimmy said he will send you a document that has all the info, and you didn’t need to take notes. It was never sent to us. I tried contacting class pop but heard nothing back.

Adam

08 May 2023

Chef Jimmy was actually the best part of this whole dealio. Super nice guy very fun to work with. It was the location and the actual food that took the other two stars away. This is most definitely for novice and and beginner sushi makers "and" lovers. The reality is that it's tough to make good sushi especially in a class environment. We did learn a few new cool tricks which probably would have given 4 stars but the bar setting probably isn't the best for this type of class. We still had fun and met some interesting people. If you're just beginning into sushi and want to learn a bit about it and how to make basic rolls this would be a good class for you.

Denise

29 Mar 2023

Chef Jimmy was prepared and knowledgeable. He made the best of the situation and space. However, I would not classify our session as a "cooking class" which is what I was expecting. It was more like a cooking demonstration with an opportunity to fold the pasta before it was cooked. Although I was emailed the recipes for the food that was prepared for me and my friends a day or two after the session, I would not say I am confident about preparing the dishes on my own.

Crystal

20 Mar 2026

Chef Jimmy was nice, but the whole thing felt very chaotic and disorganized. We were not very happy with the venue either. It was in the corner of a bar... the table was thigh height and it was extremely loud in there.

Cynthia

06 Feb 2024

I do not feel like Jimmy was prepared for how long it would take. He also did not have much of a sense of humor and seemed very overwhelmed.

Jonathan

09 Jul 2023

Maybe I watch too many rom-coms, or I had different expectations in my head…it was a weird start…everything was premade…we paid 60 dollars to cut up pasta pieces and eat the pasta in lukewarm pasta water. Bruh. It was like a YouTube went 4D.

Luke

15 Mar 2023

Super fun and informative class! Chef Jimmy was a great teacher and the pasta we made was delicious!

Stacey Darling

09 Mar 2023

Chef Jimmy is great and engaging! Making pasta was very fun and Jimmy was a patient teacher. End result was delicious!

Jessica

09 Mar 2023

Chef Jimmy is the best! I learned so much about how to make pasta dough, roll it out, and get my pasta ready to be sauced!! He had easy to follow instructions, great tips, and was so professional. We had a blast with him and I can't wait to take another class. Thanks Chef!!!

Jackie

26 Jan 2023

Fun class and Chef was very helpful answering an array of questions about the techniques and ingredients he was using and why. Recommend!

M. Schulz

18 Nov 2022

Chef Jimmy was not just a high school chef mentor for me, he was the chef mentor for me. I cannot say enough good things about him, he pushed me when I needed it and gave only encouraging advice to help me get to where I needed to be. I wouldn’t be the person I am today without his help and support.

Victoria H

13 Oct 2022

Chef Jimmy is by far one of the most experienced culinary instructors I have ever encountered. As an instructor, I find that Chef encompasses the right amount of patience, skill, knowledge, and enthusiasm it takes to teach a class or 1-on-1. He is a pleasure to learn from and has a great sense of humor. Learning a new skill or recipe can be daunting but if Chef Jimmy is teaching, he makes it easy and fun.