Invite your young chef into the art of Italian pasta-making in this engaging, hands-on workshop created just for kids. From mixing and rolling fresh dough to shaping intricate pasta forms and crafting flavorful sauces from scratch, junior chefs will discover the full process of creating an Italian meal with confidence and creativity. Guided by experienced instructors, students will shape their pasta into as many as four or five unique designs, including fettuccine, farfalle, ravioli, cavatelli, linguine, and more.
Each day of the workshop, junior chefs will craft multiple sauces to complement the pasta shapes they've created.
Sauce selections include:
- Cacio e Pepe
- Pesto Genovese
- Herb Brown Butter Sauce
- Bolognese
- Lemon Butter Sauce
- Garlicky Tomato Basil Marinara
- Junior Chef's Choice
Beyond practical kitchen skills, this workshop takes young chefs on a journey through the origins and history of pasta, exploring the stories behind each shape and the regional traditions that inspired them. It's a celebration of hands-on learning, cultural exploration, and the pure joy of making something delicious from scratch.
Our 4-Day Handmade Pasta Workshop is organized as follows:
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Monday: Varieties of Gnocchi and Measurement Basics
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Tuesday: Handmade Pasta and Saucing Fundamentals
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Wednesday: Rainbow Pasta, infusing color, vegetables, spices, and flavor into the dough
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Thursday: Filled Pasta, including ravioli, tortellini, and agnolotti
Our 3-Day Workshop is organized as follows:
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Tuesday: Handmade Pasta and Saucing Fundamentals
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Wednesday: Rainbow Pasta, infusing color, vegetables, spices, and flavor into the dough
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Thursday: Filled Pasta, including ravioli, tortellini, and agnolotti
Let your junior chef roll, shape, and cook their way to a true taste of Italy in this educational and creative experience.
Knowledge Required:
Beginners are warmly welcomed. No prior knowledge or kitchen experience is needed. Our instructors personalize and tailor instruction within our small group setting.
Our junior chef workshops are designed for a variety of age ranges.
What You'll Get
- All materials and ingredients provided
- A new apron to wear during class and take home
- Clear demonstrations followed by hands-on independent cooking
- Small, intimate groups with personalized instruction
- A sampling of what you made and a complete lunch
- Recipe packets to take home and recreate
- Access to an experienced chef who will answer your cooking questions
Teaching Table prioritizes sourcing ingredients that are local, seasonal, sustainable, and organic whenever possible.
What to Bring
Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes and tie back long hair, please.
