Team Building Activity: Gnocchi to Die For
In this team-building activity, you and your crew will go on a culinary adventure to Italy with the guidance of a top-skilled chef, Chef Tess. This is the perfect opportunity to connect over cuisine, a language we all have in common. First, you will assemble a popular Italian appetizer of tomato and basil bruschetta drizzled in balsamic vinegar. Next, you will choose between a white truffle, almond pesto, or garlic and tomato sauce to make gnocchi. And finally, you will learn how to make a classic dessert of panna cotta with berry compote.
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Bruschetta With Tomato and Basil
With fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Italian Flag Potato Gnocchi With Three Sauces
White truffles, Gruyère and Cheddar cheese;
Basil, parsley and almond pesto;
Fried garlic and tomatoes
Panna Cotta
With berry compote
- Minimum Guests 17
- Maximum Guests 30
- Event Duration 3 hours
- This is a BYOB venue and alcoholic beverages are not available for sale. You are welcome to bring beer and wine to enjoy during class.
Reviews Guests Left For Other Experiences
Alex
27 Mar 2025
I loved the class! Test did a great job with balancing modeling and involving our group. I enjoyed the class being at her house around the big island. It felt casual enough that it wasn’t intimidating but I learned a lot. I also loved eating the food at the end of the night.
Amy
20 Feb 2025
What a phenomenal experience! Tess was so knowledgeable and made learning easy and fun!! I will be back for sure!
Karnvir
18 Feb 2025
Chef Tess was amazing and very knowledgeable! She made the class fun, exciting and engaging for everyone! Definitely would book a class again!
Event location: Portland
Chef’s Place
Meet your chef
Chef Tess, classically trained under world-class chefs, is experienced in a wide range of techniques and cuisines from rustic Italian to molecular gastronomy. She spent years in the restaurant industry and even achieved second place on the Food Network’s "Chopped." Now, Chef Tess focuses her passion for food by teaching people how to cook simple and satisfying food. She's also been part of a talk show series on YouTube called "Good Mythical Morning."
