Cold outside.
Inside? Golden arancini. Pillowy gnocchi. Lemon ricotta. Pistachio pesto. Crisp cannoli.
This is winter, but with Italian sunshine on the table.
Handcrafted Gnocchi is Roving Larder’s Italian Cook & Dine experience — hands-on, generous, bright, comforting, and absolutely worth leaving the couch for.
You’ll cook.
You’ll sip.
You’ll learn.
Then you’ll sit down at our long table and enjoy a beautiful Italian-inspired meal you helped create.
It’s part cooking class, part dinner party, part little escape to Italy.
No passport required.
Just closed shoes and an appetite.
This is not just a gnocchi class.
It’s a full Italian night out — with you in the kitchen.
You’ll learn how to make soft, pillowy gnocchi from scratch, create flavour-packed sauces, fry golden arancini, and finish with crisp cannoli filled with lemon curd and mascarpone.
It’s relaxed, hands-on, social, and deliciously satisfying.
Perfect for date nights, birthdays, gifts, catch-ups with friends, team celebrations, or anyone who believes winter should come with arancini, gnocchi, cannoli, and wine.
HANDS-ON COOKING & DINING EXPERIENCEThis is not a cooking demo where you sit quietly while the chef does all the fun bits.
At Roving Larder, you get involved.
Your chef will guide you step by step through the menu, sharing practical techniques, timing tips, and little kitchen tricks that make Italian cooking feel achievable at home.
You’ll roll gnocchi, shape arancini, build beautiful sauces, fill cannoli, taste as you go, and enjoy the buzz of a warm kitchen.
Then comes the best part.
You sit down at the long table and enjoy the meal you helped create — with good company, a drink in hand, and that very smug little feeling of, “Yes, I made this.”
WHAT YOU’LL COOKArancini with Bocconcini & Tomato Sauce
Crispy risotto balls with melted bocconcini centres, fried until golden and served with a bright, tangy tomato sauce.
Handcrafted Gnocchi with Lemon Ricotta & Pistachio Pesto
Delicate homemade gnocchi tossed with zesty lemon ricotta and finished with vibrant, nutty pistachio pesto.
Cannoli with Lemon Curd & Mascarpone
Golden, crisp cannoli shells filled with tangy lemon curd and mascarpone, topped with white chocolate and pistachios.
During this Italian Cook & Dine experience, you’ll learn how to:
Make gnocchi dough from scratch
Roll and shape light, pillowy gnocchi
Create a vibrant lemon ricotta and pistachio pesto finish
Prepare golden arancini with bocconcini centres
Fry safely and confidently
Fill cannoli with lemon curd and mascarpone
Add simple finishing touches with white chocolate and pistachio
Plate your dishes beautifully without overcomplicating them
Your experience includes:
Chef-led, hands-on cooking
All ingredients and equipment
Apron use during the class
Welcome nibbles
Welcome drink
A generous Italian-inspired meal
Curated beverages with the meal
Recipes to recreate the dishes at home
Long-table dining in a relaxed, welcoming setting
Please arrive 15 minutes before the class start time so we can welcome you properly.
We’ll begin with nibbles and a welcome drink while everyone settles in.
Your chef will then introduce the menu, explain the flow of the class, and guide the group through the cooking experience.
You’ll cook, taste, ask questions, learn new techniques, and enjoy the rhythm of a warm, buzzing kitchen.
Once everything is ready, we gather at the long table to share the meal together.
Good food.
Good drinks.
Good people.
A very good winter night.
This experience is perfect for:
Gnocchi lovers
Italian food lovers
Couples looking for a cosy winter date night
Friends who want something better than another restaurant booking
Birthday celebrations
Gift experiences
Team outings and small groups
Anyone who thinks homemade gnocchi and cannoli sound like a very sensible life decision
Menus may vary slightly depending on seasonal produce and ingredient availability.
Please wear closed shoes for safety in the kitchen.
If you have dietary requirements, please let us know at the time of booking so we can do our best to accommodate you.
BOOK YOUR ITALIAN WINTER ESCAPEDon’t just sit through winter.
Make it delicious.
Join us for Handcrafted Gnocchi — a warm, hands-on Italian Cook & Dine experience.
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