Providing the perfect mix of old traditions and new technology, the Pizza Classica class teaches restaurateurs and culinary enthusiasts the secrets of making and serving this Italian staple from award-winning pizza masters. Conducted in our state-of-the-art facility, this hands-on course is designed for all levels of learning and provides practical skills to make anyone a skilled pizza maker.

Providing the perfect mix of old traditions and new technology, the Pizza Classica class teaches restaurateurs and culinary enthusiasts the secrets of making and serving this Italian staple from award-winning pizza masters. Conducted in our state-of-the-art facility, this hands-on course is designed for all levels of learning and provides practical skills to make anyone a skilled pizza maker.

Providing the perfect mix of old traditions and new technology, the Pizza Classica class teaches restaurateurs and culinary enthusiasts the secrets of making and serving this Italian staple from award-winning pizza masters. Conducted in our state-of-the-art facility, this hands-on course is designed for all levels of learning and provides practical skills to make anyone a skilled pizza maker.

In this class, you will learn how to make one of America's most iconic pizzas taught by one of America's best Pizza Chefs - Luis Perez . Detroit-style pizza is known for its thick, rectangular crust, crispy edges, and airy interior. It's usually topped with tomato sauce and Wisconsin brick cheese, but you can add your favourite toppings to make it your own.

Detroit style pizza is an evolution of the Sicilian style style pizza that was developed, not surprisingly in Detroit. Pizza is baked in a small, deep, rectangular pan which helps shape the pizza and caramelize the cheese on the sides of the pan. The crust is thick, crisp, and chewy. The pans used to make traditional Sicilian pizza were not available in Detroit. However, thanks to the huge Automotive industry in Detroit, there were square blue steel pans available from automotive suppliers. These automotive drip collection pans were repurposed to bake the pizza, and in doing so, created a new pizza style unique to Detroit, that is a mixture of the heritage of Italy and Motor City. 

This course is ideal for restaurateurs who want to learn the art of Neapolitan pizza making. Originally created in Naples, this flatbread class is brought to life with the full zest and cultural know-how of our Neapolitan pizza masters, exclusively for our students. This informative, interactive, & hands-on course includes innovative techniques, coaching tips, dos and don’ts, and discussion on how to attract diners to fresh Neapolitan flavours.

New York Style is a pizza that can draw its roots back to the Napoletana style pizza by Italian immigrants who settled New York in the early 1900s. Pizza was the perfect food for those without very much money. For those who were unable to afford a whole pizza, it was possible to purchase just one slice. This accessibility quickly made it a very popular food choice in New York.

New York style pizza is traditionally a large round hand-tossed thin crust, often sold in wide slices to go. The crust is thick and crisp only along its raised edge, yet soft, thin, and pliable enough beneath its toppings to be folded in half to eat. Traditional toppings are simply tomato sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese but can be as expansive as your imagination allows.

Taught by New York native, and professional pizza chef Luis Perez; this class will teach you how to make this regional wonder. The two day class will have participants making and tasting New York style pizzas under the guidance of Luis, with the opportunity to ask questions and develop their own style for the future.

New York Style is a pizza that can draw its roots back to the Napoletana style pizza by Italian immigrants who settled New York in the early 1900s. Pizza was the perfect food for those without very much money. For those who were unable to afford a whole pizza, it was possible to purchase just one slice. This accessibility quickly made it a very popular food choice in New York.

New York style pizza is traditionally a large round hand-tossed thin crust, often sold in wide slices to go. The crust is thick and crisp only along its raised edge, yet soft, thin, and pliable enough beneath its toppings to be folded in half to eat. Traditional toppings are simply tomato sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese but can be as expansive as your imagination allows.

Taught by New York native, and professional pizza chef Luis Perez; this class will teach you how to make this regional wonder. The two day class will have participants making and tasting New York style pizzas under the guidance of Luis, with the opportunity to ask questions and develop their own style for the future.

The original idea of the recipe takes its shape from an ancient product that came from the peasant populations living right outside the walls of Rome. These populations used to cook “schiacciatine”(or “focacce”) by grinding cereal grains (millet, barley and spelt) and adding salt and aromatic herbs as well. The word Pinsa comes from the latin “Pinsere” that means: to lay, to stretch. The classic recipe has been revised, over the centuries, to what we have today.

Pinsa style is the revisitation of an ancient roman recipe, revised with new ingredients and modern working techniques. Unlike Romana Al Taglio pizza, which also originates in Roam, Pinsa style pizza is not baked in a pan, but instead it’s baked directly on the stone. Pinsa has a hand pressed oval shape. Due to the high hydration content, it can’t be tossed to stretch it. Pinsa uses a different type of dough to other pizzas making it lighter, easier to digest and healthier. It can be identified by its oval shape covered in airy bubbles. 

The original idea of the recipe takes its shape from an ancient product that came from the peasant populations living right outside the walls of Rome. These populations used to cook “schiacciatine”(or “focacce”) by grinding cereal grains (millet, barley and spelt) and adding salt and aromatic herbs as well. The word Pinsa comes from the latin “Pinsere” that means: to lay, to stretch. The classic recipe has been revised, over the centuries, to what we have today.

Pinsa style is the revisitation of an ancient roman recipe, revised with new ingredients and modern working techniques. Unlike Romana Al Taglio pizza, which also originates in Roam, Pinsa style pizza is not baked in a pan, but instead it’s baked directly on the stone. Pinsa has a hand pressed oval shape. Due to the high hydration content, it can’t be tossed to stretch it. Pinsa uses a different type of dough to other pizzas making it lighter, easier to digest and healthier. It can be identified by its oval shape covered in airy bubbles. 

Attendees will learn how to shape the dough, top the pizza with fresh ingredients and cook it using a residential pizza oven. Participants should come with an appetite as throughout the course the instructor will be making pizzas for demonstration and tasting. Non-alcoholic drinks will be provided, but attendees are welcome to bring their own. 

Each class will start with a brief introduction by the pizza maker, their relationship with pizza and some history on pizza. A brief lecture will explain how the dough was made that attendees will be working with. From there each student will be provided with a portion of dough that they will learn how to shape into a dough ball, then hand stretch to form the base of their pizza. 

Topping the pizzas starts with spreading the sauce and selecting fresh toppings from the provided selection. After the course, students will be provided with a pizza box to take home any leftover pizza they made as well as dough balls to make their own pizza at home (bring a cooler). 

The Pizza "Teglia Romana" (Roman pan pizza), also know as: “al taglio”. Originating in Rome, this pizza is made using high hydration dough stretched across a long rectangular steel pan. Created to be a fast-food, this pizza is ideal for fast takeout, and eaten immediately. It also tastes great after being reheated later, which is perfect for restaurants and patrons alike. 

Participants will have the opportunity to learn from chef Cristiano Garbarino who comes directly from Italy, to teach this regional style of Rome to students of The School of Italian Pizza. A special opportunity unique to this side of the Atlantic! 

The Pizza "Teglia Romana" (Roman pan pizza), also know as: “al taglio”. Originating in Rome, this pizza is made using high hydration dough stretched across a long rectangular steel pan. Created to be a fast-food, this pizza is ideal for fast takeout, and eaten immediately. It also tastes great after being reheated later, which is perfect for restaurants and patrons alike. 

Participants will have the opportunity to learn from chef Cristiano Garbarino who comes directly from Italy, to teach this regional style of Rome to students of The School of Italian Pizza. A special opportunity unique to this side of the Atlantic! 

The Pizza "Teglia Romana" (Roman pan pizza), also know as: “al taglio”. Originating in Rome, this pizza is made using high hydration dough stretched across a long rectangular steel pan. Created to be a fast-food, this pizza is ideal for fast takeout, and eaten immediately. It also tastes great after being reheated later, which is perfect for restaurants and patrons alike. 

Participants will have the opportunity to learn from chef Cristiano Garbarino who comes directly from Italy, to teach this regional style of Rome to students of The School of Italian Pizza. A special opportunity unique to this side of the Atlantic! 

Use this gift card for a two day New York Style, or Detroit style, or to reduce the cost of a Pinsa Romana or Teglia Romana pizza class by $695, or put it towards the cost of two single day classes.