SAN DIEGO - V DAY PASTA CLASS & ITALIAN DINNER 🍝 WITH CHEF GIAN PAOLO

What to expect

This Valentine’s Day, skip the usual and join us for a unique experience! Whether you're celebrating with your partner, friends, or treating yourself, this hands-on pasta-making class is the perfect way to make the day special. 💗

Learn to make fresh pasta from scratch and craft a delicious sauce, all while enjoying a wine pairing and beer open bar 🍷. After the class, sit down to enjoy the meal you’ve created in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

For an extra touch, premium tickets include a Pasta Box with authentic Italian ingredients and tools, so you can bring the experience home.

It’s more than just a class—it’s a fun, memorable way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with the ones you love!

This class offers vegan-friendly options! 🌱

What to bring

• comfortable outfit

• comfortable shoes

About Chef Gian Paolo

Gian Paolo, born into a family of restaurateurs, has been deeply rooted in the world of hospitality since childhood. Raised just outside Palermo, Sicily, he moved to the U.S. at six years old and has since built a distinguished career in the restaurant industry.

Gian Paolo was pivotal in expanding his family's business, leading the opening of four restaurants in Downtown San Diego. At Il Fornaio, he managed operations across ten locations in California and Las Vegas, implementing systems that reduced costs and increased sales. His expertise continued to shine at Eataly, where he played a key role in the U.S. expansion, overseeing openings in Boston, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas.

As Director of Operations for L’Antica Pizzeria Da Michele, Gian Paolo developed corporate systems that enabled the successful launch of four new locations, helping the company grow from a startup to a thriving enterprise. He learned to cook from his grandmother in Sicily, and his favorite dish remains pasta con patate—a comforting blend of carbs on carbs.

Ticket Policy

Please be aware that if we don’t reach the minimum number of tickets sold for the class, we may need to cancel the event. In that case, we’ll gladly assist you in transferring your ticket to another class of your choice. Thank you for your understanding!

Classes are non refundable. If you can no longer make your class, you are  able to modify the date/time of the booking, up to 72 hours prior to the event, or can transfer your ticket to a friend. After 72 hours, refund, exchanges or modifications are not accepted.