Como: Premium Pizza-Making Class at a Pizzeria

Explore the art of Neapolitan pizza-making in the charming town of Como, Italy. This premium 2.5-hour class, limited to just 8 participants, promises a hands-on experience with an English-speaking chef. Discover the secrets behind dough preparation and personalize your Margherita pizza with fresh ingredients before baking it in a traditional wood-fired oven. The class includes a delicious meal and a recipe to take home, but the true highlight may be the chance to learn about the vibrant culture of pizza-making.

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Key Points

Premium pizza-making class held in Como, Italy, priced at $108.13 per person with a 2.5-hour duration and a small group size of up to 8 participants.
Hands-on experience learning Neapolitan pizza techniques, including dough preparation, kneading, and shaping, led by an English-speaking instructor.
Class includes a full meal with crafted pizzas, a glass of Italian craft beer or wine, and concludes with a toast of limoncello.
Participants learn the ancient staglio technique for shaping dough and personalize Margherita pizzas with fresh ingredients, baked in a wood-fired oven.
The class is suitable for participants 14 years and older, with lactose intolerant and vegan options available, and participants take home the recipe.

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Class Details

The premium pizza-making class is held in Como, Italy, and is priced at $108.13 per person.

The 2.5-hour class has a small group size limited to 8 participants and is led by an English-speaking instructor.

A small, intimate class led by an English-speaking instructor, capping at 8 participants for an enriching 2.5-hour experience.

The class is wheelchair accessible, and there’s a "reserve now, pay later" option available.

Participants will learn techniques for authentic Neapolitan pizza, including dough preparation, kneading, and shaping.

The menu features a full meal with the crafted pizza, a glass of Italian craft beer or wine, and a concluding toast of limoncello.

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Highlights of the Experience

Though the class is limited to just 8 participants, it offers a comprehensive pizza-making experience.

Aspiring pizza chefs will learn authentic Neapolitan techniques, including the ancient staglio method for shaping the dough. They’ll prepare their own Margherita pizza from scratch, using fresh ingredients like San Marzano tomatoes and basil.

The pizzas are then baked in a wood-fired oven, allowing participants to savor the aroma. To complement the meal, guests enjoy a glass of Italian craft beer or wine.

The class concludes with a toast of limoncello, capping off this delicious and immersive culinary adventure.

Bruschetta and Pizza-Making

Participants begin the pizza-making class with a delicious bruschetta. Topped with juicy tomatoes, fragrant basil, and tangy balsamic glaze, it’s the perfect start to an authentic Italian culinary experience.

Next, the expert chef leads the hands-on pizza lesson, guiding participants through the process of dough preparation, kneading, and the ancient staglio technique for shaping panetti.

As the dough rises, participants carefully roll out and top their Margherita pizzas with fresh, high-quality ingredients.

The class culminates with the pizzas being baked in a wood-fired oven, filling the air with the aromas of San Marzano tomatoes and fragrant basil.

Shaping the Dough

With the aroma of freshly baked bruschetta still lingering, the class moves on to the hands-on pizza-making lesson.

The expert chef demonstrates the ancient staglio technique for shaping the panetti. Participants carefully roll and stretch the dough, applying the staglio technique to create perfectly round pizza bases. The chef provides guidance, ensuring each person masters the method.

Participants personalize their Margherita pizzas, selecting favorite toppings from the fresh ingredients. The class eagerly anticipates the wood-fired baking, eager to experience the flavors of San Marzano tomatoes and fragrant basil in their handcrafted creations.

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Topping the Pizza

After mastering the dough-shaping technique, participants eagerly top their Margherita pizzas with the fresh ingredients provided.

The class offers a wide variety of toppings, allowing each person to personalize their creation:

Tangy San Marzano tomatoes, plucked at the peak of ripeness.
Fragrant basil leaves, hand-picked and glistening with freshness.
Premium mozzarella cheese, creamy and melty.
Drizzles of high-quality olive oil to infuse the pizza with richness.

With these carefully curated toppings, participants craft their own delectable Margherita masterpieces, ready to be baked to perfection in the wood-fired oven.

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Wood-Fired Oven and Baking

Once the Margherita pizzas are artfully topped, it’s time to witness the magic of the wood-fired oven.

The chef slides the pizzas into the scorching heat, where they’ll bake for just a few minutes. The intense temperature creates a perfectly crisp crust while melting the cheese and allowing the flavors to meld.

The pizzas are slid into the searing oven, baking just minutes. Intense heat crafts a crisp crust, melting cheese and blending flavors.

Guests watch in anticipation as the aroma of San Marzano tomatoes and fresh basil fills the air.

Finally, the pizzas emerge, golden and bubbly. Participants eagerly slice into their creations, savoring the authentic Neapolitan flavors they’ve just mastered.

Enjoying the Meal

Upon completing the baking process, participants eagerly slice into their homemade Margherita pizzas, savoring the authentic Neapolitan flavors they’ve just mastered.

The class concludes with a toast of limoncello, providing a refreshing and zesty finish to the meal.

Participants can expect to enjoy the following:

A full meal with their crafted pizza and a glass of Italian craft beer or wine.
Personalization of their pizza with favorite toppings, including lactose intolerant and vegan options.
The aroma of San Marzano tomatoes and fresh basil, elevating the dining experience.
The opportunity to take home the pizza recipe to recreate the class experience.

Takeaways and Additional Information

Participants can take home the pizza recipe to recreate the authentic Neapolitan experience they’ve just learned.

The premium pizza-making class isn’t suitable for children under 14 years old. After the hands-on lesson and enjoying the crafted pizza with a glass of Italian craft beer or wine, guests can check availability for starting times and reserve their spot.

While the class offers lactose intolerant and vegan options, there are no gluten-free options available.

The Sum Up

The premium pizza-making class in Como, Italy, offers a unique opportunity to learn the art of crafting authentic Neapolitan pizza. Participants will enjoy hands-on instruction, a delicious meal, and the chance to take home the recipe to recreate the experience. With limited class size and an English-speaking chef, this 2.5-hour experience is a must-try for pizza enthusiasts visiting the region.