The Art of Making Authentic Fresh Pasta

Upcoming Training Workshop

Date: 31 August

Time: 09.00 – 17.00 hrs

Culinary Instructor: Chef Alaa ElDin Abdel Hai – Consultant & Trainer

Location: Nahdet Misr Applied Technology School

Language: Arabic

Fees: LE  1800 for ECA Members and LE 2400 for Non-members

Description:

The Egyptian Chefs Association is pleased to announce an intensive one-day Fresh Pasta Making Workshop, led by Chef Alaa El-Din Abdelhay, Executive Chef, culinary consultant, and professional trainer. Designed for both professional chefs and passionate home cooks, this hands-on workshop offers a comprehensive introduction to the techniques and craftsmanship behind authentic fresh pasta.

The training begins with a theoretical session covering the fundamentals of pasta making, followed by an interactive practical workshop where participants will prepare a variety of fresh pasta from scratch under Chef Alaa’s expert guidance.

Workshop Highlights:

  • The secrets to preparing perfect fresh pasta dough, including classic, colorful, and stuffed pasta.
  • Professional techniques for shaping a variety of pasta, including tagliatelle, ravioli, farfalle, lasagna, and other traditional styles.
  • Best practices for cooking pasta to the perfect al dente texture and presenting it with professional finesse.
  • Expert tips on selecting complementary sauces, fillings, and garnishes to enhance flavor and presentation.

Throughout the workshop, participants will gain valuable hands-on experience in preparing and working with different types of pasta, including basic dough, naturally colored pasta, rolled pasta, shaped pasta, stuffed pasta, and lasagna sheets. By the end of the course, attendees will have developed the practical skills and confidence needed to recreate authentic fresh pasta in both professional kitchens and home settings.

Whether you are looking to refine your culinary expertise or expand your menu with handcrafted pasta, this workshop offers a valuable learning experience guided by a seasoned professional.

Bio Alaa ElDin Abdel Hai

Chef Alaa ElDin Abdel Hai is an award-winning Executive Chef, culinary consultant, and trainer with more than 35 years of international experience in the hospitality industry. A specialist in Italian, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Arabic cuisines, he has held senior culinary leadership positions with prestigious hotels, resorts, restaurants, and catering companies across Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Recognized for his expertise in menu development, kitchen operations, team leadership, and culinary training, Chef Alaa has played a key role in developing restaurant concepts and mentoring culinary professionals. A graduate of the Pellegrene Culinary School in Milan, Italy, he continues to champion culinary excellence, innovation, and the preservation of authentic flavors.

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Please register and submit the workshop fees before Sunday, 23 August 2026.

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