Cooking Classes
Be an original & allow Pasta Boy Peter to create a memory by passing on my traditions & stories to you!
What makes Pasta Boy Peter’s Vancouver cooking classes unique?
- These cooking classes are experiences, and different from the others out there. Imagine them as your own Italian Kitchen Party and me as your Nonna for the day!
- The experiences are fun, authentic and practical. You will laugh, learn, and leave with a memory.
What specific cooking classes do you offer Pasta Boy Peter?
- Follow the links below to book a specific public experience, or see all the dates here.- Spring Calendar – Apr-Jun Dates Coming Soon
The cooking class experiences I offer include a variety of Italian culinary delights:
Family Classes
- Parents & Kids Hands-On Experience: Interactive cooking for all ages, learning together
- Parents and Kids Pasta Class – May 2nd – Dunbar
- Pasta Specialties
- Hands-on Rolled Roman Fettuccine: Fresh pasta making techniques from Rome Pasta Class – May 24 – Kitsilano
- Hands-On Puglia Pasta – Short Shapes: Cavatelli & Orecchiette specialty class Pasta Class – April 26 – Kitsilano – SOLD OUT
- Hands-On Pillowy Potato Gnocchi: Traditional potato gnocchi preparation Private Classes Available
- Hands-On Rich Ravioli: Filled pasta making techniques Ravioli Class – May 31st – Kitsilano – SOLD OUT – Waitlist
- Culinary Techniques
- Creamy Risotto & Crispy Arancini : Authentic risotto and rice balls cooking methods – Demo & Dine
- Risotto Class – March 29th – Kitsilano – SOLD OUT
- Risotto Class – June 14 – Kitsilano
- Roman Sauce Trinity: 3 Classic Roman pasta sauce techniques – Demo & Dine
- Roman Sauces Class – May 24th – Kitsilano
- Creamy Cacio e Pepe: Cheese and pepper sauce
- Rich Amatriciana: Tomato and pancetta sauce
- Decadent Carbonara: Egg, cheese, pepper and pancetta sauce
Bread & Pizza 
- Hands-On Roman Pizza and Focaccia: Authentic street food and bread making Pizza Class – April 26th – Kitsilano – SOLD OUT
- Hands-On Sourdough: Traditional sourdough bread technique
Meat Specialties
- Crackling Roman Pork Belly Porchetta: Traditional Roman meat preparation Private Classes Available – Check our Public Spring Calendar – March through June Class Dates
What events are Pasta Boy Peter Cooking Classes suited to?
- These cooking classes are perfect for birthday parties. You can come as a group to our public classes, or book us for a private in-home experience for you and your friends.
- We have taught hundreds of kids cooking in our public classes and at in-home private events.
- We have hosted many cooking bachelorette parties.
- Couples love taking our cooking classes because they can share the skills learned, and memories created, in the future.
- We have hosted team building cooking classes for Oscar winning studios, to small office teams. The size of your team doesn’t matter its the passion to cook together that does.
- Peter has taught in homes, community centers, amenity rooms and even an office cubicle once. You never need to worry because everything is supplied.
When are you holding your next cooking classes?
- Public cooking classes are back this Fall. Here is the link for booking my March through June classes.
Should we book a private in-home cooking experience book in advance?
Private April and May in home parties are filling up fast, so reach out early.
Our pasta classes & private events fill up months in advance. Go to the link above to see what public classes aren’t sold-out or contact Pasta Boy. Join the over 2000 Family members who receive our monthly Recipe. Be the first to know about classes and receive an easy Recipe with the history behind it.
Enjoy a beautiful Fall. Peter
Always #EatwiththoseyouLove ®
Italian Cooking Classes & Pasta Making Parties
Take these full hands on cooking classes Vancouver. Guests will make pasta, gnocchi, Roman pizza or ravioli from scratch. You will take home your finished recipe, and have a taste of the completed dish prepared for you. Recipes will be provided so no note taking is required. Register here
Private Italian Cooking & Pasta Making Classes
Public & Private Cooking Classes Vancouver
Full hands on cooking classes in your home or workplace. Ideal for groups up to 10. For larger groups, or small spaces, Peter demonstrates the process and has students work through with him one at a time. He will then prepare and serve the recipe to feed the entire group. Contact me for booking or for additional dinner options, classes, or special requests.
Pasta Class- Learn my Mamma’s fresh pasta & Pomodoro (tomato) sauce recipe. You will leave with all the skills to make fresh pasta for those you Love!
Pasta Part 2 Orechietti & Cavatelli- Students will learn to make these classic Southern Italian vegan pastas without a pasta roller. Afterwards, Peter will teach a sauce, you’ll get to sample his work and go home with the pasta for two you just made.
Gnocchi Class– Learn to turn potato and flour into heavenly, pillowy clouds. Then learn a beautiful, brown butter and Sage sauce to toss them in.
Roman Pizza– Learn to make Rome’s favorite street food. A crispy, square pizza that you will be able to make at home and top with your favorite ingredients!
Ravioli Class– Already know how to make pasta (recommended), we’ll take it to the next level. Pasta is supplied for you to roll out, a ricotta & greens filling demonstrated, everyone will learn to stuff ravioli properly & then the accompanying sauce will be made.
Mozzarella Class- In this hands on Class you will be provided the ingredients, equipment & knowledge so you learn to make this beloved cheese. You will learn the entire process, you’ll sample their work, & go home with the Mozzarella you just made!
Sourdough Bread Class- In this hands on Class students will learn how to make a Sourdough Starter, the dough, and knead the bread. Afterwards, you will get to taste of the Chefs work and go home with the dough you just made!
Testimonials
From Joseph M. on his blog http://josephmallozzi.wordpress.com/2013/03/24/march-24-2013-pasta-making-101/
Hello Peter, I wanted to share with you how much I enjoyed your pasta making class. I found the class to be informative and entertaining. You had a captive audience! The hands-on approach in the preparation (making the dough and cutting the pasta) was very helpful for beginners like me. Your demonstrations and guidance with our own attempts to make the pasta was appreciated. I look forward to more Italian cooking classes! Thank you.
Barb B
Learning how to make fresh pasta from an authentic Italian pastaio was a fun and fantastic experience all around. The steps were broken down for simplicity yet with great attention to detail. With hands on approach and a humorous, interactive and step-by-step I now feel confident about making pasta at home all on my own. Off to find my pasta machine now!”
Ayala M
“I really enjoyed the class, which was in a nice setting with a small group of people. It was my first experience making pasta, but Peter was a great teacher and explained everything well. He is a lot of fun and clearly is passionate about what he does. I look forward to making a lot more pasta on my own now!”
Lisa M