Homemade Gnocchi - September 2026

About this experience

Who can resist fresh, handmade gnocchi? Those pillowy-soft dumplings will melt in your mouth. In this technique-driven class, our chef instructor will show you the secrets for creating the perfect traditional potato gnocchi, along with a delicious variation made with ricotta (gnudi). You’ll work alongside classmates learning how to properly roll and cook these yummy dumplings. Plus, we’ll practice making two great sauces—pesto and tomato basil cream sauce—that pair perfectly with gnocchi. Finally, we’ll enjoy sampling our amazing creations. And don't forget a little sweet-light desert to follow these amazing little dumplings.

-Traditional potato gnocchi with tomato basil cream sauce

-Classic ricotta gnudi with basil and walnut pesto with lemon zest

-No churn Stracciatella gelato

Ages 18+
Your chef instructor will teach the proper techniques to elevate your cooking.
You will work in groups of 4 in a fun, hands-on environment led by our Chef Instructor.
Work from a recipe that was created for each specific class

Class is roughly 2 hours, unless otherwise noted above, and each student will enjoy a full meal of what you created in class
Cooking classes are conducted in our state-of-the-art Blue Star outfitted demonstration kitchen and each class is led by an experienced chef instructor.
Wine, beer and soft drinks are for sale (sorry, no BYOB)
Students receive a 10% to shop before or after class

FOOD ALLERGIES
If you have any dietary restrictions or allergies, that we can work around we will. PLEASE add any info we may need to know about in your order notes or call us at 630-395-9958 or email steph@pizzaculinaryacademy.com at least 1 day in advance.
We cannot make any substations the day of class. thank you for understanding.

Cancellation Policy: Tickets are non-refundable. We require that you cancel at least 48 hours before a scheduled class. If you have to cancel your class, we will offer you a credit to your account. You may use these credits towards any future class. However, if you do not cancel prior to the 48 hours (24 or less hours before the class), you will lose the payment for the class.

During Winter season if there is a Winter Weather Advisory in affect or there is inclement weather, we reserve the right to cancel within 24 hours notice.

If registration is not above 4 attendees we reserve the right to cancel within 24 hours