Hands-on Italian pasta making workshop in Brentford — learn to knead, shape and cook fresh handmade pasta from a 4th-generation pasta maker.

Step into my kitchen and into the heart of Italy.

I’m Silvana, a fourth-generation pasta maker from Naples, and I’ll guide you through the real tradition of handmade pasta — no machines, no shortcuts, just pure craftsmanship passed down from my family to yours.

This is more than a cooking class.
It’s a warm, intimate experience where you’ll:

• Feel the dough transform under your hands
• Learn the classic techniques my nonna taught me
• Discover shapes and recipes you won’t find in restaurants
• Soak up the stories, culture and magic behind Italian cooking

By the end, you’ll have created beautiful fresh pasta from scratch — and we’ll sit down to enjoy the fruits of our labour together. Expect laughter, learning, delicious food, and that “I can’t believe I made this!” moment.

Come with curiosity and an appetite. I’ll take care of the rest.
Buon appetito!

Highlights

• Fully hands-on workshop — no machines
• Learn traditional shaping, kneading, and pairing
• Small group for maximum guidance
• Taught by a 4th-generation Neapolitan pasta artisan featured on BBC2's Inside the Factory, Harrods, Radio Times, and more
• Enjoy a freshly cooked pasta meal at the end

Age Information

Minimum recommended age: 8+
Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Transport & Parking

• Train: South Western Railway to Brentford Station (from Waterloo & Clapham Junction)
• Tube: Piccadilly Line to Northfields
• Buses: E2, E8, H91, 65, 235, 237, 267
• Parking: Limited free street parking available

What You Can Bring

You’re welcome to bring your own wine or other drinks to enjoy with your meal.

Contact

📧 bookings@pastaartist.com
📱 Call or text 07913 828 817 (texts preferred during busy periods)

Refund Policy

Refunds available up to 7 days before the class.
(Eventbrite fees — approx. 10% — are non-refundable.)

Tickets & Registration

• No need to print your ticket (but it helps).
• Registrations can be updated — just email me.
• Tickets are transferable if you let me know in advance.
• The attendee name does not have to match the booking name, as long as I’ve been informed.

Agenda

16:30 – 17:00 | Welcome & Introduction
17:00 – 17:30 | The Story of Pasta: History & Culture
17:30 – 18:00 | Kneading: Mastering the Dough
18:00 – 18:30 | Preparing the Sauce or Filling
18:30 – 19:00 | How to Choose Quality Pasta in Shops
19:00 – 20:00 | Shaping: From Classic to Creative
20:00 – 20:30 | Cooking, Serving & Enjoying Our Meal