Virtual Pasta Making Class
Hands-on dough from scratch, three shapes, two sauces — no pasta machine required.
Pasta is the most requested class format. It is also the most forgiving. A pile of flour, a few eggs, and a clean counter is all a beginner needs to make dough that actually tastes like pasta. A pasta machine helps, but it is not required — the class covers both hand-rolling and machine rolling, so nobody is left out.
In 90 minutes, Chef Matt walks your group through dough from scratch, three shapes, and two sauces. Each kitchen works on its own board while following the live demo. The class works for families with kids, friend groups in different cities, and teams looking for a virtual event that feels like an activity, not a meeting.
Want the same thing in person? See in-home cooking classes for hands-on instruction in your own kitchen, or browse all virtual classes for other formats.
Launching Soon — Dates To Be Determined
Chef Matt's live virtual cooking classes are still in development. The format, menus, and pricing below are final, but no class dates have been scheduled yet and seats are not yet on sale. Send an inquiry to join the early list and we'll reach out first when the calendar opens. In the meantime, in-home cooking classes are available now across NJ, PA, and SC.
Dough, Shapes, and Sauces from Scratch
One 90-minute class that starts with a pile of flour and ends with a plate of pasta. No machine required.
- 90-minute live pasta class led by Chef Matt, private or public
- Dough from scratch using only flour and eggs — no special machine required
- Three pasta shapes and two sauces, built during the same session
- How to use a pasta machine if you already have one, plus hand-rolling technique
- Shopping list sent ahead: flour, eggs, olive oil, canned tomatoes, parmesan, garlic, herbs
- One join link and a quick prep note so everyone starts with the right setup
- Recipe cards and a session recording emailed after class
- Kid-friendly format with hands-on tasks for younger helpers
Priced Per Person
Public classes at $75 per person. Private classes at $100 per person with an 8-person minimum.
Public Virtual Pasta Class
Join an open class on a published date. No minimum — one kitchen, one screen, as many people as fit around the counter.
- 90 minutes, live on a scheduled date
- Mixed group — meet other home cooks
- Same dough, shapes, and sauces as private
- Recipe cards and recording included
Private Virtual Pasta Class
8-person minimum — $800. Private to your group, on your date, with the menu you want.
- 90 minutes, live, on your date
- Private to your group — nobody else on the call
- Three shapes and two sauces
- Custom menu selection on the planning call
One kitchen = one screen. Two kids sharing a counter with one parent count as one kitchen.
A virtual pasta making class is 90 minutes, live, and priced per person. Public classes are $75 per person and run on scheduled dates. Private classes are $100 per person with an 8-person minimum ($800), on your date, with the menu you choose. Cook together at one counter or spread across the country — it's priced per person either way.
What the Class Covers
- Mixing the dough. Learn the ratio of flour to egg, how to tell when the dough is hydrated enough, and how to knead without overworking.
- Resting. A 20-30 minute rest is built into the class while sauce basics are covered.
- Rolling. Hand-rolling technique for everyone, plus machine tips if you have one. The goal is a thin, even sheet that holds sauce.
- Three shapes. Fettuccine, farfalle, and a hand-cut shape like pappardelle or maltagliati — all from the same dough.
- Two sauces. A simple tomato-basil sauce and a butter-parmesan emulsion, so the group sees how one dough supports different finishes.
No Machine, No Problem
Most home kitchens don't have a pasta machine. The class is structured so that a rolling pin is the only tool you need. Chef Matt demonstrates the hand technique on camera, then watches participants roll their own sheets and offers corrections. If someone does have a machine, the same dough works with it, and the class covers machine-specific tips like thickness settings and feeding the sheet.
What the Group Gets
- Three pasta shapes and two sauces built from scratch in real time
- Technique tips for dough feel, rolling, and cutting
- Recipe cards and a session recording
- A shopping list sent a week ahead, formatted to forward
- No kits, no shipping, no single-use packaging
Ideal For
Families with Kids
Hands-on tasks for younger helpers, with a finished dinner everyone made together.
Friend Groups in Different Cities
One Friday night, three shapes, five kitchens on the same call.
Remote Teams
A 90-minute team activity that ends with a real dinner, not another quiz.
Home Cooks Ready to Level Up
Learn dough feel, hydration, and rolling without buying a machine first.
Date-Night Cooks
A shared activity with a meal at the end, taught live by a professional chef.
Cooking Skill Builders
Techniques that transfer to gnocchi, dumplings, and other dough-based dishes.
How It Works
- 1
Make the Dough Together
Flour, eggs, and a clean counter. Chef Matt demonstrates hydration, kneading, and the feel of a finished dough.
- 2
Rest and Prep Sauces
While the dough rests, the class covers two simple sauces and answers early questions.
- 3
Roll, Cut, and Shape
Hand-rolling and machine technique, plus three shapes built from the same sheet.
- 4
Cook and Eat
Everyone drops their pasta, tosses it with sauce, and sits down to a plate they made from scratch.
What Our Clients Say
"The pasta-making activity was such a fun and interactive experience that everyone loved. Chef Matt engaged with the crowd, kept everyone laughing, and made the class enjoyable for all skill levels."
Gillian Idler
via Google
"Every dish was fresh, perfectly prepared and beautifully presented. Chef Matt was professional and easy to work with."
Mary B.
via Yelp
"The meal was excellent - the guys are still talking about it. In particular the salad and the dessert which was phenomenal. Chef Matt made it effortless for us."
D K
via Google
Meet Your Personal Chef
- 18+ years professional kitchen experience
- Executive Chef by age 22
- Academy of Culinary Arts graduate
- USPCA member
- Specialized in dietary-aware cooking
Chef Matt brings restaurant-quality dining directly to your home. Every meal is crafted around your preferences, dietary needs, and lifestyle — sourced with intention and cooked with precision.
Learn More About Chef MattWhere We Serve
Virtual pasta classes run nationwide. If a guest has a counter, a rolling pin, and a screen, they're in the service area. There's no travel fee, because there is no travel.
For in-person cooking classes and pasta instruction, Chef Matt serves the Jersey Shore, South Jersey, North Jersey, the Philadelphia Main Line, and Myrtle Beach.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Book Virtual Pasta Making Class With Chef Matts
Bringing a chef into your home should feel calm, considered, and personal — not transactional. Every booking with Chef Matts Culinary Creations starts with a real conversation about your household: how many people you're feeding, the dietary preferences and restrictions involved, the kitchen we'll be working in, and the kind of experience you want to create. From there, Chef Matt builds a custom menu and confirms every detail in writing well before the date.
The service itself is fully turnkey. We handle planning, seasonal sourcing, in-home cooking, plating or portioning, and a complete kitchen cleanup before we leave. With more than eighteen years in professional kitchens — including time as an executive chef by age twenty-two and ongoing membership in the United States Personal Chef Association — Chef Matt brings restaurant-level technique into homes across South Jersey, the Jersey Shore, the Philadelphia Main Line, and South Carolina's Grand Strand.
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