You’ll roll fresh pasta dough with flour-dusted hands in London’s West End, guided by lively Italian chefs who share family stories and pour endless Prosecco. Savor antipasti as you learn, then sit down together to enjoy your handmade meal—messy aprons and laughter included.
I didn’t expect the room to smell like warm focaccia when we walked in—kind of like someone’s kitchen, but fancier. We were right in the heart of London’s West End, but for a second it felt like we’d stepped off Tottenham Court Road and straight into some little trattoria. Our chef, Marco (he had this way of rolling his R’s that made everything sound more delicious), handed us glasses of Prosecco before we even tied our aprons. Honestly, I was nervous about messing up the dough, but he just grinned and said, “In Italy, mistakes make the best stories.”
There was mozzarella di bufala on the table—creamy and cold against these slightly sweet tomatoes—and everyone kind of hovered awkwardly at first until someone made a joke about British weather versus Italian sunshine. That broke the ice. Marco started telling stories about his grandmother’s kitchen back in Sicily while showing us how to knead pasta all’uovo. The dough felt sticky at first (my hands were a mess), but after a while it got smooth and stretchy, almost silky. It was weirdly satisfying. He kept pouring more Prosecco whenever someone looked too serious—so yeah, by the time we started shaping tagliatelle I’d stopped worrying if my noodles looked wonky.
The best part? Sitting down with everyone at this long wooden table, eating what we’d actually made ourselves. The sauce came from their kitchen—rich and peppery—and even though I probably butchered the pronunciation (“malloreddus”?), Marco just laughed and corrected me gently. Someone asked about gluten-free options and he explained they could sort pretty much any dietary thing if you let them know early. I still think about that moment when everyone went quiet for a second because the food was just… good. You know?
Yes, no experience is needed—the chef guides you step by step.
Yes, unlimited Prosecco is included (plus wines, beers or soft drinks).
Pasta Evangelists is in the West End, 2 minutes from Tottenham Court Road station.
The team can accommodate most dietary needs; let them know on arrival.
Yes, all areas are wheelchair accessible.
The class lasts around two hours including eating time.
Yes—you’ll enjoy your own handmade pasta with sauce at the end.
Your ticket covers complimentary antipasti on arrival (think focaccia, mozzarella di bufala DOP, fresh tomatoes), all ingredients and tools for making fresh pasta from scratch with an expert chef guiding you throughout, unlimited Prosecco or other drinks during class (for ages 18+), plus your finished pasta served with a classic sauce—all right in London’s West End.
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