Pizza Making Class, Como

Learn to make pizza under the guidance of an artisan pizza maker with this mini workshop.

Overview

Step into a hands-on pizza-making class in Como that goes beyond the recipe to celebrate Italian food culture, local ingredients, and traditional techniques. Guided by an experienced pizzaiolo, you'll learn how to prepare authentic pizza using fresh, high-quality products sourced mainly from regional farmers, artisans, and trusted producers, as well as discover how ingredients shape flavor, texture, and the character of the final dish. Then sit down to enjoy the pizza you've created.

Highlights

  • Learn to make authentic pizza alongside an artisan pizzaiolo
  • Work with fresh, high-quality ingredients sourced from local producers
  • Discover the stories, traditions, and food culture behind classic pizza making
  • Knead dough by hand and master practical techniques you can repeat at home
  • Sit down to enjoy the pizza you've prepared for dinner

Know before you go

Duration
2h 30m
Recommended for
5 years old & up
Group
Small group, 10 people or less
Food & Drink
Pizza

What you'll do

Your experience begins in Como with a warm welcome and an introduction to the ingredients that make great pizza. Rather than simply following a recipe, you'll explore why quality matters and learn how thoughtful sourcing influences taste and texture. And it goes without saying, many of the products used come from local farmers, breeders, and artisans who share a passion for traditional methods and excellent food. In quick order, you'll don an apron and get hands-on.

Under the guidance of a skilled artisan pizza maker (pizzaiolo), you'll learn how to mix, knead, stretch, and shape dough using time-honored techniques. As you work, your host will share tips and practical know-how so you can confidently recreate the process in your own kitchen. You'll also hear about the role food plays in Italian life—not just as nourishment, but as culture, history, and connection. This relaxed and informal setting makes it easy to ask questions while you learn new skills and enjoy the social side of cooking.

Fresh from the oven, you'll sit down for a well-earned meal featuring the pizza you've made yourself. It's a satisfying end to an experience that's as educational as it is delicious.

Start times

  • Monday
    3:00 pm
  • Tuesday
    3:00 pm
  • Wednesday
    3:00 pm
  • Thursday
    3:00 pm
  • Friday
    3:00 pm
  • Saturday
    Not available
  • Sunday
    Not available

What's included

  • Artisan pizza maker instructor
  • Local wine
  • Pizza dinner

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