The Art of Risotto: A Hands-On Experience with Chef Thomas Pierucci

Join Chef Thomas Pierucci—a longtime chef who’s worked in San Francisco, New York, and Bend, and now a sales rep with High Desert Produce—for a fun, relaxed, and hands-on risotto experience at Frankie’s.

Thomas brings both chef-level technique and incredible seasonal ingredients, sharing not just how to cook risotto—but how to think about cooking.

You’ll explore:

how to build flavor with fat and acid

how techniques like blanching, roasting, and searing change a dish and why great cooking really comes down to controlling liquid, heat, and timing.

All in a setting that’s welcoming, interactive, and genuinely fun.

Because at the end of the day—this is about enjoying the experience.

No pressure. No experience needed. Just a really good night around food.

What’s Included

Welcome glass of sparkling

Hands-on cooking experience

Seasonal produce from High Desert Produce

Small group setting (limited to 8 guests)

Food and additional beverages available for purchase during class.

Make It a Series

Join one—or go deeper with all three:

Spring: Foundations + seasonal vegetables

Summer: Adding proteins + introduction to sous vide

Fall: Saffron + elevated technique

Save when you book all three classes

“Only 8 seats”

“Intimate class”

“This will sell out”

Pricing:

$125 per class

$230 for any 2 classes

$325 for the full 3-part series

 Best value: Book all three and save