Master a classic Italian dish during an Orecchiette al Pesto cooking class in Brooklyn, New York, where hands-on instruction meets a relaxed, welcoming kitchen environment. Guided by an experienced chef, guests learn how to shape traditional orecchiette from scratch and prepare a vibrant, herb-forward pesto using fresh, high-quality ingredients. The class focuses on approachable techniques and clear guidance, making it suitable for beginners as well as home cooks looking to refine their pasta-making skills.

Throughout the session, participants gain practical tips for dough texture, pasta shaping, sauce balance, and bringing the dish together with confidence. The atmosphere remains casual and engaging, creating space to ask questions and enjoy the process as much as the final plate.

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Handmade Orecchiette Pasta

With semolina flour and water

Classic Genovese Pesto

With fresh basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts (or almonds or walnuts), Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino Romano, extra virgin olive oil and salt

Any restrictions to participate?

• Age: 21+

Who can you accommodate for?

• Children: This experience is not suitable for children.
• Dietary restrictions: 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.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

• Duration: Approximately 2 hours.
• What’s included: All ingredients, cooking equipment, and professional instruction
• Who will be present: A chef will guide the class. Other guests may join, with a class size of up to 25 participants
• Spectators: No spectators are allowed, everyone must have a ticket/reservation
• Photo/ video: Guests are welcome to take their own photos throughout the experience

How to prepare?

• Weather dependency: This is an indoor experience
• Arrival: Plan to arrive 10–15 minutes early to check in and get settled
• Parking: You can park at the experience location.
• What to wear: We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and shoes. Please dress in clothing you won't mind getting dirty.
• What to bring:
  • Phones/cameras are allowed
  • Outside food and drinks are not permitted
  • Space for personal belongings may be limited
  • Valid ID

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 14 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 48 before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 48 in advance means losing the value of your experience.