PIZZA
€50.00 – €400.00
PIZZA MASTER CLASS COURSE
Art, Fermentation & Creativity in Italian Pizza
Instructor: Chef Gabriele Locorotondo
Duration: 1 day, 1 month, 2 months, 3 months
Read the full information below and choose the option you want
Participants: up to 15
Course Objectives
-Learn the art and science of authentic Italian pizza
-Understand fermentation, hydration, and flour selection
-Explore traditional and modern pizza styles (Napoletana, Romana, Pala, Teglia)
-Develop creative topping combinations and baking control
-Experience the balance between craftsmanship, nutrition, and culture
Description
1️⃣ ONE-DAY COURSE – Intensive Experience
Duration: 1 day (6–7 hours)
Participants: up to 15
Program:
-Introduction to Italian pizza culture and regional styles
-Understanding flour, yeast, hydration and fermentation
-Kneading techniques (manual and mechanical)
-Dough resting, shaping, and stretching methods
-Baking techniques: electric, gas, wood-fired and portable ovens
-Tasting session and group discussion
-Certificate of participation
Goal: Learn the essentials of Italian pizza — from dough to bake — and understand fermentation timing, textures and balance.
Price: €50 – €70
2️⃣ ONE-MONTH COURSE – Foundational Level
Format: 1 lesson per week (4 lessons total)
Lesson duration: 3 hours each → 12 hours total
Structure:
-Week 1 – History and dough fundamentals (direct & indirect methods)
-Week 2 – Stretching techniques & pizza styles (napoletana, romana, pala)
-Week 3 – Sauces, toppings and balance of flavors
-Week 4 – Final bake-off: your signature pizza
Goal: Build a solid base in traditional pizza making, fermentation, and topping harmony.
Price: €180 – €220
3️⃣ TWO-MONTH COURSE – Advanced Techniques
Format: 1 lesson per week (8 lessons total)
Lesson duration: 3 hours each → 24 hours total
Structure:
-Month 1 – Dough science: poolish, biga, lievito madre
-Month 1 – Advanced fermentation management (cold proofing, hydration levels)
-Month 2 – Alternative flours (whole grain, gluten-free, ancient grains)
-Month 2 – Creative toppings, baking control & oven calibration
-Month 2 – Professional pizza service & presentation
-Month 2 – Final exam and tasting event
Goal: Master advanced fermentation and develop your own pizza identity.
Price: €300 – €380
4️⃣ THREE-MONTH COURSE – Professional Master Program
Format options:
-Option A – 1 full-day masterclass per month (6 hours each) → 18 hours total
-Option B – 2 shorter sessions per month (3 hours each) → 18 hours total
Structure:
-Month 1 – Dough theory, fermentation, and Italian styles
-Month 2 – Baking science, wood-fired mastery, and menu development
-Month 3 – Signature pizza creation, plating, storytelling and event presentation
Goal: A professional journey into the craft of pizza making — from dough fermentation to creative entrepreneurship.
Price: €400 – €480
Recommended timing for monthly formats
If you offer 1 session per month → make it a 6-hour full day
-2h theory and demonstration
-3h hands-on practice and dough management
-1h baking, tasting, and group discussion
️ Optional Add-ons
+€10–15 → include aperitivo or wine pairing
+€20–30 → include apron and printed recipe book
+€40–60 → “Pro Experience” dinner event with guests
+€80–100 → private 1-on-1 mentorship or advanced pizza lab
Additional information
Duration | 1 day, 1 month, 2 months, 3 months |
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