PASTA MAKING CLASS & ITALIAN DINNER
Schedule
Sat Apr 19 2025 at 05:30 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Santa Monica Bonsai | Santa Monica, CA

About this Event
What to expect
Chef Maria Elena Calvi will guide you through making cavatelli all’arrabbiata, a hand-rolled pasta from Southern Italy, known for its rustic texture that pairs perfectly with the bold, spicy flavors of arrabbiata sauce 🌶️.
We’ll kick things off with a meat and cheese charcuterie board, along with wine pairings and a beer open bar to enjoy throughout the experience. After cooking, you’ll sit down to savor the meal you’ve created in a relaxed and friendly setting! 🍷🍺
About the dish 🍝
Cavatelli are small, shell-shaped pasta made with semolina flour and water, giving them a slightly chewy texture that holds onto sauce beautifully. Arrabbiata sauce, meaning “angry” in Italian, is a spicy tomato-based sauce made with garlic, chili flakes, and olive oil, bringing a perfect kick of heat to the dish. This simple yet flavorful combination is a staple of Southern Italian cuisine, showcasing bold and comforting flavors.
What to bring
- Comfortable outfit
- Comfortable shoes
- BYOB is encouraged, because why not? 😉
About Chef Maria Elena 🧑🍳
Chef Maria Elena hails from the North-East of Italy, near Venice. Growing up, she learned the art of cooking by observing her grandmother, following the tradition of passing down culinary skills through practice rather than written recipes. She moved to the United States in 2020, just before the pandemic, and began her professional training as a chef at Eataly. Chef Maria Elena firmly believes that the secret ingredient to great cooking is love, as the meals prepared for loved ones always turn out to be the best.
Premium Tickets 🎟️
For those who want to take a piece of the experience home, premium tickets include a Pasta Box with a selection of high-quality, authentic Italian ingredients.
Ticket Policy
Classes are non refundable. If you can no longer make your class, you are able to modify the date/time of the booking, up to 72 hours prior to the event, or can transfer your ticket to a friend. After 72 hours, refund, exchanges or modifications are not accepted.
If you can’t make it to this class, check out our website to see upcoming classes near you! 💗
Programma
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Welcome & Introduction
Host: Chef Maria Elena
Info: Enjoy our charcuterie board with a selection of meats and cheeses, a welcome drink, meet the chef, and get a preview of the class!
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:20 PM
Pasta Making Session
Host: Chef Maria Elena
Info: Hands-on experience making fresh pasta from scratch.
🕑: 07:20 PM - 08:00 PM
Italian Dinner
Host: Chef Maria Elena
Info: Enjoy your freshly made pasta with a salad on the side. Relax with good company, and great music.
Where is it happening?
Santa Monica Bonsai, 11573 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 139.00 to USD 159.00
