PHILADELPHIA FOOD TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Hands-On Filled Pasta at Old City Kitchen — Craft Tortellini, Cannelloni, and Mezzaluna in Two Hours
A focused, two-hour, hands-on class in Philadelphia teaching filled-pasta techniques, with food and complimentary wine for guests 21 and over.
Hands-On Filled Pasta at Old City Kitchen — Craft Tortellini, Cannelloni, and Mezzaluna in Two Hours.
In a compact two-hour workshop at Old City Kitchen in Philadelphia, you’ll work at a counter with a chef to learn the subtle mechanics of filled pastas — from measuring and rolling dough to forming tortellini, stuffing spinach cannelloni and shaping mezzaluna — while sharing freshly baked focaccia, antipasto and a convivial tasting.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Filled-pasta fundamentals: tortellini, cannelloni, mezzaluna
The chef leads hands-on instruction in several filled pastas — tortellini in fresh tomato sauce (with meat), spinach cannelloni (cheese), and mezzaluna/mezzalune (cheese) — so you leave with practical skills and recipes.
Breads, antipasto and tasting courses
Arrive hungry: freshly baked focaccia and antipasto are served during the lesson, and you’ll eat the pasta courses prepared in class, accompanied by complimentary wine for guests 21 and over.
Short, social, and beginner-friendly
This is a two-hour, hands-on session designed for cooks of any level — no Pasta 101 required — and it runs with limited seating to keep the class interactive.
What the day feels like
What the two hours feel like
The class moves at an intimate, kitchen-table pace: you start with bread and antipasto, then work with the chef through dough handling, filling preparation and forming techniques for multiple filled-pasta styles, finish by cooking and tasting the dishes you helped create, and can enjoy complimentary wine if you’re 21 or older.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this session — and who should skip it.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The class runs two hours; plan for a concise, hands-on workshop with tasting included.
Arrive hungry — you’ll be served focaccia, antipasto and the pasta you prepare. No special gear is required; come ready to participate.
Complimentary wine is offered to guests 21 and over; non-alcoholic beverages are also available.
This class is not gluten-free or dairy-free and provides no gluten-free alternative; contact the operator via email before purchasing if you have allergies or food sensitivities.
Operated by Old City Kitchen in Philadelphia; seating is limited to keep instruction hands-on and interactive.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the class?
The workshop lasts two hours.
Do I need prior pasta-making experience?
No prior experience is required; the chef leads hands-on instruction suitable for beginners.
Which filled pastas will we make?
The class includes tortellini in fresh tomato sauce (with meat), spinach cannelloni (cheese), and mezzaluna/mezzalune (cheese).
Is this class gluten-free or suitable for celiac participants?
No. The class is not gluten-free or dairy-free, does not offer a gluten-free pasta alternative, and is not safe or suitable for anyone with celiac disease.
Are beverages included?
Complimentary wine is available to guests 21 and over; other non-alcoholic beverages are provided as well.
What should I do if I have a food allergy?
Contact the operator via email before purchasing your ticket to disclose allergies or food sensitivities.