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Back by Popular Demand: Homemade Pasta Class with MasterChef® Champion Grant Gillon
The Kitchen on the Iowa State Fairgrounds
SOLD OUT!
A second chance to learn the art of pasta-making from MasterChef® champion Grant Gillon will take place in the Iowa State Fair Kitchen on Tuesday, April 22, at 6 p.m. Participants will learn how to make fresh pasta dough, shape pasta and craft delicious sauces. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to refine your culinary skills!
Reserve your place today and get ready to pasta like a pro! The class includes all ingredients and equipment, plus you’ll get to enjoy your creations and take home the leftovers. Bottled water will be provided, but feel free to bring your favorite beverage. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!
Homemade Pasta Making Class
Tuesday, April 22 at 6 p.m.
(limit of 30 participants)
$50
Adults and children over 12 are welcome to attend.
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About Chef Grant Gillon:
Grant is a private chef, born and raised in Altoona, IA. He always enjoyed cooking while growing up, and when he began to get more serious with cooking, he would study different chefs on YouTube and attempt to recreate the dishes in his own kitchen. With encouragement from his family, Gillon decided to apply for Gordon Ramsay’s MasterChef and was named the winner in 2023. On the popular show, Grant competed against 20 individuals across the US cooking through different individual and team challenges while being judged by Gordon Ramsay himself. Gillon now hosts pop-up tasting menus, does in-home private events, and is featured at several dinner series events across Iowa.
About the Iowa State Fair Kitchen:
During the Fair, The Kitchen, located in Maytag Family Theaters, is a popular demonstration kitchen for anything from cuts of meat to barbecue, cake decorating, charcuterie, and cooking with honey. From November through April, stay tuned for interactive, educational, and fun cooking classes for all skill levels. Learn from local experts, using local products. Look for special events throughout the year until the 2025 Iowa State Fair, August 7-17. For more information, visit www.iowastatefair.org.
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