At Henry and the Fox, we’re obsessed with food. Great ingredients, thoughtful technique and the joy of sharing a meal are at the heart of everything we do — and this hands-on gnocchi masterclass in Melbourne is no exception.
Join our chefs for a relaxed and interactive cooking experience where you’ll learn how to make traditional potato gnocchi from scratch. Working in pairs at your own station, you’ll discover the techniques that transform simple ingredients into the soft, pillowy dumplings that have made gnocchi a staple of Northern Italian kitchens.
During the class, our chefs will guide you through selecting the right floury potatoes, roasting them to control moisture, and gently forming the dough so the gnocchi stay light and delicate.
You’ll then shape, cook and finish your handmade gnocchi with a rich creamy sundried tomato pesto sauce, topped with pangrattato – Italy’s famous toasted breadcrumb garnish that adds crunch and depth of flavour.
Once the cooking is complete, sit back and enjoy the dish you’ve created together with a glass of wine or Prosecco, finishing the experience with a chocolate cannoli dessert.
Perfect for couples, friends or family members cooking together, this class is designed to be fun, relaxed and full of practical techniques you can recreate at home.
Saturday May 9th 2pm – 5pm
Cure, Poach, Whisk, Serve & Enjoy Together
$219 per pair + booking fees
This Melbourne cooking class is ideal for:
• Couples looking for a unique date experience
• Friends wanting a fun food experience
• Anyone who loves Italian food
• Home cooks wanting to learn authentic techniques
Whether you’re new to cooking or already confident in the kitchen, this class is designed to be accessible, engaging and rewarding.
Learn how to transform simple ingredients into delicate handmade gnocchi using traditional Italian techniques.
Understand why floury potatoes matter, how roasting controls moisture and how professional kitchens prepare gnocchi dough.
Master the gentle techniques required to keep gnocchi light, soft and perfectly textured.
Prepare a vibrant pesto using mortar and pestle, building depth of flavour through simple ingredients.
Learn to create pangrattato — toasted breadcrumbs with lemon and garlic — the classic Italian garnish that adds texture and balance.
Cook your gnocchi and finish it in a creamy pesto sauce with spinach and olives before sitting down to enjoy your creation.
• A 2+ hour hands-on gnocchi making masterclass
• Your own cooking station working in pairs
• Chef guidance on potato selection, roasting and dough techniques
• Hands-on gnocchi shaping and cooking
• Learn to make sundried tomato pesto using mortar and pestle
• Prepare pangrattato (toasted breadcrumbs with lemon and garlic)
• Glass of wine or Prosecco
• Enjoy the gnocchi dish you have prepared
• Chocolate cannoli dessert
• Practical cooking skills you can recreate at home
Please note that this class includes gluten, dairy, eggs and nuts as part of the standard recipe and cooking process.
Due to the hands-on nature of the class and shared preparation of ingredients, dietary substitutions may be limited.
If you have allergies or dietary requirements, please contact us prior to booking and we will do our best to advise whether the class is suitable.
Unfortunately we may not be able to accommodate strict gluten-free or vegan requirements for this class.
