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Duration: 2 hours

Overview

Get ready for a mouth-watering journey to the heart of Genoa's cuisine! In this group pesto cooking class in New York City, you'll discover the secrets of making the most delicious basil pesto from scratch, using traditional techniques that will transport you straight to Italy.

👨‍🍳 Explore Italian culinary history in a NYC cooking class, creating ultimate handmade pasta and pesto with no experience needed

🍝 Learn to make authentic pesto alla Genovese with a mortar and pestle, and fresh egg tagliatelle pasta completely from scratch

👩‍🍳 Join a master Italian chef on a culinary journey through regional Italian cuisine

🍷 Guests who are 21+ are invited to purchase alcohol at the bar

🌟 This experience is a best seller

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After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

Year-Round:
Tuesday - Friday, 6:30 PM

Full description

Embark on a culinary journey with our Italian Master Chef Instructor, Gianluca, and discover the history and traditions of regional Italian cuisine.

The class begins highlighting Liguria, the birthplace of pesto alla Genovese (Basil pesto) and one of the most famous cold sauces in the world. Chef Gianluca will teach only the most authentic techniques, including using a mortar and pestle for pesto.

Next the class will highlight Emilia Romagna, the Italian region famous for Mortadella, Prosciutto di Parma, and Bolognese sauce, participants will learn to make fresh egg Tagliatelle pasta from scratch. The method for preparing the pasta dish will come from Veneto, the homeland of Bellini and Tiramisu.

After cooking and plating, everyone will sit down to enjoy the best plate of pasta.

No experience is necessary, as all the equipment and ingredients are provided. Events are casual, fun, and instructive, designed to be enjoyed by both cooking enthusiasts and first-timers.

Practical information

Any restrictions to participate?

  • Age: 21+

Who can you accommodate for?

  • Pets: This experience is not suitable for pets.
  • Dietary restrictions: Can adapt to these dietary restrictions: fish-free, shellfish-free, and vegetarian.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

  • Duration: This class is approximately 2 hours long.
  • What’s included: All instruction, equipment and ingredients needed.
  • Who will be present: You will have a teacher with you at all times; also, other guests may be joining (from 8 to 24 people).
  • Spectators: Everyone must have a ticket/reservations.
  • Photo/ video: Photography is allowed and encouraged.

How to prepare?

  • Weather dependency: This is an indoor experience
  • Arrival: Plan to arrive 15 minutes in advance
  • 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: Government issued photo ID if you'd like to purchase alcohol at the onsite bar. Outside drinks are not allowed.
  • Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms: There are restrooms at the experience location.

FAQs

What should I expect on the day of the class?

Arrive a few minutes early to check in with the chef instructor using the ticket holder’s name. No need to bring a printed confirmation. The class will typically start with an introduction and a brief overview of the recipes you'll be preparing. Ingredients and cooking stations will be provided, and the chef will guide you through each step. After cooking, you'll enjoy the delicious meal you've created.

Why do classes work together in groups?

Cooking classes are designed to be a social and interactive experience. Working in groups encourages collaboration, allows for sharing of tips and techniques, and enhances the fun of the learning process. It's also a great way to meet new people who share your interests.

Can you accommodate food allergies?

For details on dietary restrictions for each class, refer to the "Practical Info" section on the class detail page. 

Will I eat the food after cooking?

Yes! Enjoying the meal you've prepared is the best reward for all your efforts.

Returns, exchanges and cancellation

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 30 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 hours before the class for groups of less than 6 people and 14 days for groups of 6 people or more. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly.

Duration: 2 hours
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Youri G

The experience of making my own pasta and pesto was amazing. I had never done that before and the task was so much fun and allowed me to stretch myself and be vulnerable. The only downside is I thought we would cook it as well by having a cooking station but was not the case. The chef cooked the food.

Joshua P

Fun class with nice instructors.

Rajesh P

Great fun experience. Chef was amazing and also funny.

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