Join Chef John for a fun, interactive cooking class where you’ll learn to craft three amazing pasta shapes - Cavatelli, Orecchiette and Foglie - completely from scratch. Store-bought pasta is great, but homemade is so much better and you’ll discover just how simple it can be to prepare these shapes at home, without any special equipment needed.
From mixing and kneading silky dough to shaping each style by hand, Chef John will guide you step-by-step, helping you build the skills and confidence to recreate these Italian favorites in your own kitchen.
What You’ll Make: After shaping your fresh pasta, Chef John will show you how to cook a delicious Sugo al Pomodori Freschi con Cacioricotta (Fresh tomato sauce with a cheese from Puglia). This simple yet tasty dish highlights the beauty of fresh ingredients and traditional technique.
Whether you’re planning a fun date night, a family-friendly outing, or simply want to expand your cooking repertoire, this class blends hands-on learning with lively conversation and plenty of tasting. All tools and ingredients are provided!
No experience is required! We provide all the equipment and ingredients, which are easy to find at local markets if you don’t already have them in your home kitchen. Our events are casual and meant to be fun and instructive. This class is designed to be just as fun for the cooking enthusiast who wants to be a part of every step as it is for the first-timer who’s happier observing and assisting (or taste testing).
The nature of our classes is set up so that booking parties will work together during class, sharing both ingredients and equipment. Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in. Drinks are available for purchase from the venue and are NOT included in the ticket price. Outside drinks are not allowed. 21+ only. For class related questions please contact our customer support team via email at hello@cocusocial.com. Our venue partner provides the space for us to conduct class, but our customer support team will be able to assist with any questions you may have related to this class.
Chef John has spent the past 13 years immersed in European life and culinary traditions. His training took him from mastering pasta in Florence, to perfecting Pizza Napoletana in Naples, and learning the art of cheesemaking in Calabria. After a successful career in finance, John decided to follow his true passion- food. Today, he specializes in handcrafted pasta and artisan bread, blending technique with creativity in every dish.
When he’s not in the kitchen, you’ll find him exploring new destinations, savoring great wines, or unwinding on any beach he can find.
Guests in the same booking party will work together throughout the class. Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in. Drinks are available for purchase from the venue and are NOT included in the ticket price. Outside drinks are not allowed. 21+ only. For class related questions please contact our customer support team via email at hello@cocusocial.com. Our venue partner provides the space for us to conduct class, but our customer support team will be able to assist with any questions you may have related to this class.



