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NAPCA offers the classic teachings and traditions for all levels of students in our $1 Million facility and event space. We host hands-on workshops, demonstrations, kids events, special events and more. We’re here to show you how easy, fun and rewarding cooking can be.

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Check out this video of our different classes!

Certifications

The 5-day Pizzaioli course includes theory and hands-on learning according to the guidelines and curriculum of the Scuola Italiana Pizzaioli in Italy.  1 and 3 day non certification immersion courses are also available.

Demonstration

Watch a chef instructor teach and prepare a multi-course meal from start to finish in a fun, interactive and informative setting. This allows you to hone in on all the questions you may have about cooking and then enjoy a deliciously prepared multi-course meal.

Hands-On

Work amongst other chefs and to create dishes from start to finish. Your Chef instructor will teach proper techniques through individual and group work to elevate your cooking. At the end you’ll consume a full meal of what you created.

Kids & Teens

Have a budding chef at home? These classes focus on recipe reading, understanding flavors and ingredients, kitchen safety, knife skills, sanitation, sautéing, mixing, working in groups and more! They will prepare a full 4 item meal from start to finish in a fun, hands-on environment.

Private/Corporate

Host your next gathering in our state of the art contemporary space. We work closely with your budget and type of event to bring your vision to life. Each event is unique and has options.

Special Events

We host special themed events throughout the year. Whether it's holiday related or just for extra fun - grab your crew and join us for an enjoyable and lively outing.

Upcoming Workshops

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Chicago Stuffed Pizza - October

Thursday, October 10th, 2024; 6pm-8:30pm

Chicago Stuffed Pizza - October

Do you love Stuffed deep dish pizza but you don't know how to make it at home?

Italian Cheese Making - October

Saturday, October 12th, 2024; 11am-2pm

Italian Cheese Making - October

This class is back by popular demand.

Italian Sausage Making with the Sod Father - October

Saturday, October 19th, 2024; 11am-2:00pm

Italian Sausage Making with the Sod Father - October

Join us for an afternoon of Italian Sausage making with “The SodFather” Frank Balestri.

Kid's Kitchen Take Over-Halloween Tricks and Treats - October

Monday, October 21st, 2024; 4:30pm-6:30pm

Kid's Kitchen Take Over-Halloween Tricks and Treats - October

Join us for a dangerously delicious class where the kid's take over the kitchen!

New York Pizza at Home - October

Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024; 6pm-8:30pm

New York Pizza at Home - October

Part of our mission at NAPCA is showing the world the different styles of Italian and American pizzas one pie at a time.

Exploring Northern Italy through Food - October

Friday, October 25th, 2024; 6:30pm-8:30pm

Exploring Northern Italy through Food - October

Savor the flavors of an Italian fall in this hands-on class, featuring a menu that captures the essence of the Northern harvest.

Wood-Fired Pizza at Home - October Saturday Evening

Saturday, October 26th, 2024; 6pm-8:30pm

Wood-Fired Pizza at Home - October Saturday Evening

Part of our mission at NAPCA is showing the world the different types of Italian and American pizzas one pie at a time.

Tavern Style Pizza at Home - October

Wednesday, October 30th, 2024; 6pm-8:30pm

Tavern Style Pizza at Home - October

We are making tavern style pizza at NAPCA!

Pizza & Prosecco - November 2024

Friday, November 1st, 2024; 6pm-8:30pm

Pizza & Prosecco - November 2024

This is the night you have been waiting for! Join us in a celebration of pizza and prosecco and watch our Pizzaioli at work!

Date Night- Tuscan Style Steakhouse - November

Saturday, November 2nd, 2024; 6:30pm-8:30pm

Date Night- Tuscan Style Steakhouse - November

Ready for a vacation from typical date night steakhouse dinners?

Old World Chicago Pizza - November

Tuesday, November 5th, 2024; 6pm-8:30pm

Old World Chicago Pizza - November

Pizza is as Italian as it gets and no one does it better than Chicago!

Wood-Fired Pizza at Home - November Saturday Evening

Saturday, November 9th, 2024; 6pm-8:30pm

Wood-Fired Pizza at Home - November Saturday Evening

Part of our mission at NAPCA is showing the world the different types of Italian and American pizzas one pie at a time

5-Day Scuola Pizzaiolo Certification - November 2024

Monday, Nov 11th - Friday, Nov 15th, 2024

5-Day Scuola Pizzaiolo Certification - November 2024

Our 5-day Pizzaiolo Certification Course is taught according to the guidelines and curriculum of the Scuola Italiana Pizzaioli, in Italy. Students will receive theory and practical hands-on learning each day.

New York Pizza at Home - November

Wednesday, November 13th, 2024; 6pm-8:30pm

New York Pizza at Home - November

Part of our mission at NAPCA is showing the world the different styles of Italian and American pizzas one pie at a time.

Capicola Class with The Sod Father

Saturday, November 16th, 2024; 11am-1:30pm

Capicola Class with The Sod Father

Join us for an afternoon of Capicola making with “The SodFather” Frank Balestri

Torciano Wine Dinner - November

Friday, November 22nd, 2024; 6:30pm-8:30pm

Torciano Wine Dinner - November

Please join us for a Tuscan inspire wine event.

Wood-Fired Pizza at Home - November

Thursday, November 21st, 2024; 6pm-8:30pm

Wood-Fired Pizza at Home - November

Part of our mission at NAPCA is showing the world the different types of Italian and American pizzas one pie at a time.

Master Soppressata Making Class - November 2024

Saturday, November 23rd, 2024; 11am-2pm

Master Soppressata Making Class - November 2024

Come join us for a Master Soppresatta Making Class!

Take and Bake Pie Class-with the Ceramic Pie Dish to take home!

Wednesday, November 27th, 2024; 6:30pm-8:30pm

Take and Bake Pie Class-with the Ceramic Pie Dish to take home!

Want a slice of pumpkin or pecan pie?

Kids - Gingerbread Decorating Morning

Saturday, December 14th, 2024; 9am-11:30am

Kids - Gingerbread Decorating Morning

Join us at NAPCA for a fun day of Hot cocoa and Christmas cheer!

Kids - Gingerbread Decorating - Noon Class

Saturday, December 14th, 2024; 12pm-2:30pm

Kids - Gingerbread Decorating - Noon Class

Join us at NAPCA for a fun day of Hot cocoa and Christmas cheer!

Special Edition Couples Pizza & Prosecco - Gingerbread Decorating Contest 2024

Friday, December 13th, 2024; 6pm-8:30pm

Special Edition Couples Pizza & Prosecco - Gingerbread Decorating Contest 2024

Join us for a special edition Pizza & Prosecco with a Gingerbread House Decorating Contest

5-Day Scuola Pizzaiolo Certification - July

July 22nd-26th, 2024; 9am-4pm

5-Day Scuola Pizzaiolo Certification - July

Our 5-day Pizzaiolo Certification Course is taught according to the guidelines and curriculum of the Scuola Italiana Pizzaioli, in Italy. Students will receive theory and practical hands-on learning each day. The 5 day certification is scheduled 6 times per year.

5-Day Scuola Pizzaiolo Certification - September

Monday, Sept 16th - Friday, Sept 20th

5-Day Scuola Pizzaiolo Certification - September

Our 5-day Pizzaiolo Certification Course is taught according to the guidelines and curriculum of the Scuola Italiana Pizzaioli, in Italy. Students will receive theory and practical hands-on learning each day.

5-Day Scuola Pizzaiolo Certification - November 2024

Monday, Nov 11th - Friday, Nov 15th, 2024

5-Day Scuola Pizzaiolo Certification - November 2024

Our 5-day Pizzaiolo Certification Course is taught according to the guidelines and curriculum of the Scuola Italiana Pizzaioli, in Italy. Students will receive theory and practical hands-on learning each day.

Pizza & Prosecco - October 2024

Friday, October 4th, 2024; 6pm-8:30pm

Pizza & Prosecco - October 2024

This is the night you have been waiting for! Join us in a celebration of pizza and prosecco and watch our Pizzaioli at work!

Pizza & Prosecco - November 2024

Friday, November 1st, 2024; 6pm-8:30pm

Pizza & Prosecco - November 2024

This is the night you have been waiting for! Join us in a celebration of pizza and prosecco and watch our Pizzaioli at work!

Special Edition Couples Pizza & Prosecco - Gingerbread Decorating Contest 2024

Friday, December 13th, 2024; 6pm-8:30pm

Special Edition Couples Pizza & Prosecco - Gingerbread Decorating Contest 2024

Join us for a special edition Pizza & Prosecco with a Gingerbread House Decorating Contest

Tavern Style Pizza at Home - September

Wednesday, September 18th, 2024; 6pm-8:30pm

Tavern Style Pizza at Home - September

We are making tavern style pizza at NAPCA!

Wood-Fired Pizza at Home - September Evening

Saturday, September 21st, 2024; 6pm-8:30pm

Wood-Fired Pizza at Home - September Evening

Part of our mission at NAPCA is showing the world the different types of Italian and American pizzas one pie at a time.

New York Pizza at Home - September

Tuesday, September 24th, 2024; 6pm-8:30pm

New York Pizza at Home - September

Part of our mission at NAPCA is showing the world the different styles of Italian and American pizzas one pie at a time.

Homemade Pasta Workshop-Early Fall Flavors - September

Saturday, Sept 28th, 2024; 11am-2pm

Homemade Pasta Workshop-Early Fall Flavors - September

Few things are as satisfying as fresh pasta filled with delicious stuffing and covered in a from-scratch sauce.

Wood-Fired Pizza at Home - October

Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024; 6pm-8:30pm

Wood-Fired Pizza at Home - October

Part of our mission at NAPCA is showing the world the different types of Italian and American pizzas one pie at a time.

Chicago Stuffed Pizza - October

Thursday, October 10th, 2024; 6pm-8:30pm

Chicago Stuffed Pizza - October

Do you love Stuffed deep dish pizza but you don't know how to make it at home?

Italian Cheese Making - October

Saturday, October 12th, 2024; 11am-2pm

Italian Cheese Making - October

This class is back by popular demand.

Italian Sausage Making with the Sod Father - October

Saturday, October 19th, 2024; 11am-2:00pm

Italian Sausage Making with the Sod Father - October

Join us for an afternoon of Italian Sausage making with “The SodFather” Frank Balestri.

New York Pizza at Home - October

Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024; 6pm-8:30pm

New York Pizza at Home - October

Part of our mission at NAPCA is showing the world the different styles of Italian and American pizzas one pie at a time.

Wood-Fired Pizza at Home - October Saturday Evening

Saturday, October 26th, 2024; 6pm-8:30pm

Wood-Fired Pizza at Home - October Saturday Evening

Part of our mission at NAPCA is showing the world the different types of Italian and American pizzas one pie at a time.

Tavern Style Pizza at Home - October

Wednesday, October 30th, 2024; 6pm-8:30pm

Tavern Style Pizza at Home - October

We are making tavern style pizza at NAPCA!

Exploring Northern Italy through Food - October

Friday, October 25th, 2024; 6:30pm-8:30pm

Exploring Northern Italy through Food - October

Savor the flavors of an Italian fall in this hands-on class, featuring a menu that captures the essence of the Northern harvest.

Date Night- Tuscan Style Steakhouse - November

Saturday, November 2nd, 2024; 6:30pm-8:30pm

Date Night- Tuscan Style Steakhouse - November

Ready for a vacation from typical date night steakhouse dinners?

Old World Chicago Pizza - November

Tuesday, November 5th, 2024; 6pm-8:30pm

Old World Chicago Pizza - November

Pizza is as Italian as it gets and no one does it better than Chicago!

Wood-Fired Pizza at Home - November

Thursday, November 21st, 2024; 6pm-8:30pm

Wood-Fired Pizza at Home - November

Part of our mission at NAPCA is showing the world the different types of Italian and American pizzas one pie at a time.

New York Pizza at Home - November

Wednesday, November 13th, 2024; 6pm-8:30pm

New York Pizza at Home - November

Part of our mission at NAPCA is showing the world the different styles of Italian and American pizzas one pie at a time.

Capicola Class with The Sod Father

Saturday, November 16th, 2024; 11am-1:30pm

Capicola Class with The Sod Father

Join us for an afternoon of Capicola making with “The SodFather” Frank Balestri

Wood-Fired Pizza at Home - November Saturday Evening

Saturday, November 9th, 2024; 6pm-8:30pm

Wood-Fired Pizza at Home - November Saturday Evening

Part of our mission at NAPCA is showing the world the different types of Italian and American pizzas one pie at a time

Master Soppressata Making Class - November 2024

Saturday, November 23rd, 2024; 11am-2pm

Master Soppressata Making Class - November 2024

Come join us for a Master Soppresatta Making Class!

Take and Bake Pie Class-with the Ceramic Pie Dish to take home!

Wednesday, November 27th, 2024; 6:30pm-8:30pm

Take and Bake Pie Class-with the Ceramic Pie Dish to take home!

Want a slice of pumpkin or pecan pie?

Kids - Gingerbread Decorating Morning

Saturday, December 14th, 2024; 9am-11:30am

Kids - Gingerbread Decorating Morning

Join us at NAPCA for a fun day of Hot cocoa and Christmas cheer!

Kids - Gingerbread Decorating - Noon Class

Saturday, December 14th, 2024; 12pm-2:30pm

Kids - Gingerbread Decorating - Noon Class

Join us at NAPCA for a fun day of Hot cocoa and Christmas cheer!

Kid's Kitchen Take Over-Halloween Tricks and Treats - October

Monday, October 21st, 2024; 4:30pm-6:30pm

Kid's Kitchen Take Over-Halloween Tricks and Treats - October

Join us for a dangerously delicious class where the kid's take over the kitchen!

Kids - Gingerbread Decorating Morning

Saturday, December 14th, 2024; 9am-11:30am

Kids - Gingerbread Decorating Morning

Join us at NAPCA for a fun day of Hot cocoa and Christmas cheer!

Kids - Gingerbread Decorating - Noon Class

Saturday, December 14th, 2024; 12pm-2:30pm

Kids - Gingerbread Decorating - Noon Class

Join us at NAPCA for a fun day of Hot cocoa and Christmas cheer!

Torciano Wine Dinner - November

Friday, November 22nd, 2024; 6:30pm-8:30pm

Torciano Wine Dinner - November

Please join us for a Tuscan inspire wine event.

Special Edition Couples Pizza & Prosecco - Gingerbread Decorating Contest 2024

Friday, December 13th, 2024; 6pm-8:30pm

Special Edition Couples Pizza & Prosecco - Gingerbread Decorating Contest 2024

Join us for a special edition Pizza & Prosecco with a Gingerbread House Decorating Contest

Read Our Reviews!

Testimonials

Had a fun night learning to make a Chicago Tavern Style pizza. This is a hands on class. We made our own dough and sauce. Then we rolled it out and watched it bake. They provided salad and dessert too! We went home with the dough we made and extra sauce so we could make another pizza at home. Fun class in a world class facility. Highly recommend you try it for date night or with a group.

Irene Panos

Just finished the Scuola Italiana Pizzaioli certification course, and I highly recommend to any serious pizza maker. They flew in Scuola Master Instructor,  Fabio Sebastiani from Italy, and I learned so much from him. The academy’s staff from Anthony, Dan, Chuck, Shawn, and many others (most who are also certified pizzaiolos) brought a wealth of knowledge and were dedicated to providing a educational/fun/and positive experience to us students. Not to mention, the facility is TOP NOTCH! Can’t thank the team enough for assisting me to make my craft and restaurant, West by God CoalFired Pizza, a success.

Ben Boggess

I literally love this place! I made home made dough and it was the best experience ever! I also got to make my own pizza in the back with the big ovens! I literally am in love. I recommend you come here with friends or family and just have the time of your life!

Victoria McMahon

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