When Ravioli Brought Women Together
- Chi
- Dec 23, 2025
- 3 min read
Updated: Dec 26, 2025
Inside Chianti’s WOW Wednesdays Pasta Workshop at Forum South Mall
On December 3rd, Chianti turned an ordinary Wednesday evening into something quietly special. As part of WOW Wednesdays at Forum South Mall, we hosted a hands-on ravioli workshop in collaboration with The Gather Bangalore.
What unfolded over two hours was not just a cooking class, but a shared experience rooted in food, stories, laughter, and the simple joy of making something with your hands.
The Setting
Guests arrived to a warm welcome from The Gather and Chianti teams, settling into their stations, alongside fresh flowers as cameras quietly captured candid moments. A playful surprise awaited everyone at their seats: Pasta Bingo cards, with just one instruction for now, we will explain soon.
Opening the Evening
The workshop opened with introductions by Adarshika and Iciri from The Gather, who shared the idea behind WOW Wednesdays and why Chianti felt like the perfect partner for a pasta-led evening.
Chianti’s philosophy was introduced simply and honestly. Italian food, at its heart, is about restraint, respect for ingredients, and recipes that have survived generations because they work. That philosophy shaped both the menu and the workshop.
A Quick Journey Through Pasta
Before aprons went on, guests were taken through a short, engaging introduction to pasta.
How early dough-based foods existed long before modern pasta
How boiled pasta gained popularity in medieval Italy
Why cities like Naples and Genoa became pasta powerhouses
How pasta travelled across continents and evolved into hundreds of shapes
This naturally led to a deeper understanding of stuffed pasta, and why ravioli is more than just a comfort dish.
At this point, Pasta Bingo officially began. As chef tips, trivia, and myths surfaced through the evening, guests ticked off squares, waiting for the moment they could shout “AL DENTE!”
Hands-On Ravioli Making
The heart of the evening was the chef-led ravioli workshop.
Chef Mani demonstrated:
Dough preparation and resting
Rolling and shaping
Filling and sealing techniques
Common mistakes and how to avoid them
Guests then stepped in, rolling dough, filling pockets, laughing over imperfect shapes, and slowly finding their rhythm.
Between hands-on moments, the room came alive with:
Mini pasta quizzes
Chef’s tip breaks on flour, kneading, and sealing
Pasta myth busters that surprised even seasoned home cooks
From why olive oil does nothing in boiling water to why pasta water should taste like the sea, learning stayed light, memorable, and fun.
From Kitchen to Community Table
Once the ravioli were ready, they were taken into the kitchen for cooking while mocktails were prepared. A live sauce demonstration followed, tying together everything guests had just learned.
As plates returned to the table, so did the energy. The women gathered for a shared tasting, enjoying the ravioli they had made themselves, paired with mocktails and conversation.
The Gather team guided an easy, thoughtful discussion around:
Cooking memories
Favourite comfort foods
First impressions versus final outcomes
Before closing, Pasta Bingo winners were celebrated with applause and photos, followed by a warm thank you from Chianti, Forum South Mall, and The Gather Bangalore.
Why Workshops Like These Matter
Chianti’s food has always been about more than the plate. Workshops like this allow us to slow things down, invite people into the process, and build real connections around Italian cuisine.
Whether it is pasta-making, wine experiences, or chef-led tastings, these moments reflect what we believe dining should feel like. Warm, inclusive, and shared.
If this evening is anything to go by, there is much more to come.
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