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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Saturday, December 2nd, 2023; 9am-4pm
We are so excited to announce that on his first trip to America,Technician & Master Instructor from Scuola Italiana Pizzaioli in Puglia, Italy Paolo Priore will be teaching a ONE TIME ONLY Master Class here at the North American Pizza & Culinary Academy and Scuola Italiana Pizzaioli USA on Pugliese Style Panzerotti E Focaccia.
Friday, December 1st, 2023; 6pm-8:30pm
This is the night you have been waiting for! Join us in a celebration of pizza and prosecco and watch our Pizzaioli at work!
DECEMBER 8TH, 2023; 6:30PM-8:30PM
Learn to create a menu sure to impress anyone, anywhere you go for the holidays! You’ll master elegant hors d’oeuvre recipes or antipasti as you would say in Italian.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13TH, 2023; 6PM-8:30PM
Do you love Stuffed deep dish pizza but you don't know how to make it at home? Look no further - this is the class for you.
Friday, December 15th, 2023; 6pm-8:30pm
Join us for a special edition Pizza & Prosecco with a Gingerbread House Decorating Contest....for adults only!
Saturday, Dec. 16th, 2023; 9:00am-11:00am
Join us at NAPCA for a fun day of Hot cocoa and Christmas cheer! Families will work together or individually on pre-assembled houses with frosting and candy!
Saturday, Dec. 16th, 2023; 12:00pm-2:00pm
Join us at NAPCA for a fun day of Hot cocoa and Christmas cheer! Families will work together or individually on pre-assembled houses with frosting and candy!
Saturday, Dec. 16th, 2023; 6:00pm-8:30pm
Please join us for a Tuscan inspire wine event. An evening filled with amazing wines, olive oils and specialty vinegars. Paired with friends, family and fantastic foods.
Tuesday, December 19th, 2023; 6pm-8:30pm
Pizza is as Italian as it gets and no one does it better than Chicago! This class will teach you an authentic recipe from Old World Italy itself with the influence from Italians in Chicago.
Saturday, Dec. 23rd, 2023; 11am-1pm
In this festive, all-ages class, you’ll master the surprisingly simple decorating techniques for using royal icing to transform gingerbread and sugar cookies into edible holiday fun.
Wednesday, Dec. 27th, 2023; 6pm-8:30pm
Part of our mission at NAPCA is showing the world the different styles of Italian and American pizzas one pie at a time. This class will focus on traditional New York Pizza.
Dec.27th & Dec. 28th, 2024; 10:00am-12:30pm
Designed for ages 7+, our kids winter series will help your child become a more creative and confident cook!
Dec. 27th & Dec. 28th, 2024; 1:30pm-4:00pm
Designed for ages 7+, our kids winter series will help your child become a more creative and confident cook! Y
Friday, Dec. 29th, 2023; 6:30pm-8:30pm
Snuggle up with your loved ones with these winter flavors—Tuscan style.
Thursday, January 4th, 2024; 6:00pm-8:30pm
Part of our mission at NAPCA is showing the world the different types of Italian and American pizzas one pie at a time. This class will focus on traditional woodfired Pizza.
Friday, January 5th, 2023; 6:00pm-8:30pm
This is the night you have been waiting for! Join us in a celebration of pizza and prosecco and watch our Pizzaioli at work!
Saturday, January 6th, 2024; 11am-3pm
Come join us for a Master Soppresatta Making Class!
Saturday, January 6th, 2024; 6:30pm-8:30pm
You won't be able to settle for typical steakhouse fare after experiencing our Italian twist on classic surf and turf.
Tuesday, Jan. 9th, 2024; 6:00pm - 8:30pm
We are making tavern style pizza at NAPCA! The debate will always continue, deep dish or tavern style, what is REAL Chicago pizza? We will talk about what makes Chicago pizza so special and of course, how to make the best version at home in your home oven.
JANUARY 15TH-19TH, 2024; 9AM-4PM
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.
Friday, January 12th, 2024; 6:30pm-8:30pm
Immerse yourselves in the flavors of Italy on a cold winter's night.
Wednesday, Jan. 17th, 2024; 6:00pm-8:30pm
Pizza is as Italian as it gets and no one does it better than Chicago! This class will teach you an authentic recipe from Old World Italy itself with the influence from Italians in Chicago. The bread-like, thin crust and traditional sauce is what makes this pizza authentic and different than what you may get at your local pizzeria.
Friday, January 19th, 2024; 6:30pm-8:30pm
The signature dish pf Spain, Paella is a feast for all of the senses- - from the definitive saffron hue to its amazing scent and incredible flavor.
Saturday, Jan. 20th, 2024; 11:00am-1:00pm
Hone your inner Italian and brush up on your kitchen skills while learning to craft fresh pasta in this class, where you will create restaurant-quality pasta dishes from start to finish.
Thursday, Jan. 25th, 2024; 6:00pm-8:30pm
Do you love Stuffed deep dish pizza but you don't know how to make it at home? Look no further - this is the class for you.
Tuesday, Jan. 30th, 2024; 6:00pm-8:30pm
Part of our mission at NAPCA is showing the world the different styles of Italian and American pizzas one pie at a time. This class will focus on traditional New York Pizza.
Thursday, Feb. 8th, 2024; 6:00pm-8:30pm
Part of our mission at NAPCA is showing the world the different types of Italian and American pizzas one pie at a time. This class will focus on traditional woodfired Pizza. This hands-on class geared for home pizza-makers.
Tuesday, Feb. 20th, 2024; 6:00pm-8:30pm
Pizza is as Italian as it gets and no one does it better than Chicago! This class will teach you an authentic recipe from Old World Italy itself with the influence from Italians in Chicago.
Wednesday, Feb. 28th, 2024; 6:00pm-8:30pm
We are making tavern style pizza at NAPCA! The debate will always continue, deep dish or tavern style, what is REAL Chicago pizza?
March 11th-15th, 2024; 9am-4pm
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.
May 20th-24th, 2024; 9am-4pm
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.
July 15th-19th, 2024; 9am-4pm
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.
JANUARY 15TH-19TH, 2024; 9AM-4PM
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.
March 11th-15th, 2024; 9am-4pm
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.
May 20th-24th, 2024; 9am-4pm
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.
July 15th-19th, 2024; 9am-4pm
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.
Friday, Nov. 3rd, 2023; 6pm-8:30pm
Friday, December 15th, 2023; 6pm-8:30pm
Join us for a special edition Pizza & Prosecco with a Gingerbread House Decorating Contest....for adults only!
Friday, January 5th, 2023; 6:00pm-8:30pm
This is the night you have been waiting for! Join us in a celebration of pizza and prosecco and watch our Pizzaioli at work!
Saturday, December 2nd, 2023; 9am-4pm
We are so excited to announce that on his first trip to America,Technician & Master Instructor from Scuola Italiana Pizzaioli in Puglia, Italy Paolo Priore will be teaching a ONE TIME ONLY Master Class here at the North American Pizza & Culinary Academy and Scuola Italiana Pizzaioli USA on Pugliese Style Panzerotti E Focaccia.
Friday, December 1st, 2023; 6pm-8:30pm
This is the night you have been waiting for! Join us in a celebration of pizza and prosecco and watch our Pizzaioli at work!
DECEMBER 8TH, 2023; 6:30PM-8:30PM
Learn to create a menu sure to impress anyone, anywhere you go for the holidays! You’ll master elegant hors d’oeuvre recipes or antipasti as you would say in Italian.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13TH, 2023; 6PM-8:30PM
Do you love Stuffed deep dish pizza but you don't know how to make it at home? Look no further - this is the class for you.
Tuesday, December 19th, 2023; 6pm-8:30pm
Pizza is as Italian as it gets and no one does it better than Chicago! This class will teach you an authentic recipe from Old World Italy itself with the influence from Italians in Chicago.
Saturday, Dec. 23rd, 2023; 11am-1pm
In this festive, all-ages class, you’ll master the surprisingly simple decorating techniques for using royal icing to transform gingerbread and sugar cookies into edible holiday fun.
Wednesday, Dec. 27th, 2023; 6pm-8:30pm
Part of our mission at NAPCA is showing the world the different styles of Italian and American pizzas one pie at a time. This class will focus on traditional New York Pizza.
Friday, Dec. 29th, 2023; 6:30pm-8:30pm
Snuggle up with your loved ones with these winter flavors—Tuscan style.
Thursday, January 4th, 2024; 6:00pm-8:30pm
Part of our mission at NAPCA is showing the world the different types of Italian and American pizzas one pie at a time. This class will focus on traditional woodfired Pizza.
Saturday, January 6th, 2024; 11am-3pm
Come join us for a Master Soppresatta Making Class!
Saturday, January 6th, 2024; 6:30pm-8:30pm
You won't be able to settle for typical steakhouse fare after experiencing our Italian twist on classic surf and turf.
Tuesday, Jan. 9th, 2024; 6:00pm - 8:30pm
We are making tavern style pizza at NAPCA! The debate will always continue, deep dish or tavern style, what is REAL Chicago pizza? We will talk about what makes Chicago pizza so special and of course, how to make the best version at home in your home oven.
Friday, January 12th, 2024; 6:30pm-8:30pm
Immerse yourselves in the flavors of Italy on a cold winter's night.
Wednesday, Jan. 17th, 2024; 6:00pm-8:30pm
Pizza is as Italian as it gets and no one does it better than Chicago! This class will teach you an authentic recipe from Old World Italy itself with the influence from Italians in Chicago. The bread-like, thin crust and traditional sauce is what makes this pizza authentic and different than what you may get at your local pizzeria.
Friday, January 19th, 2024; 6:30pm-8:30pm
The signature dish pf Spain, Paella is a feast for all of the senses- - from the definitive saffron hue to its amazing scent and incredible flavor.
Saturday, Jan. 20th, 2024; 11:00am-1:00pm
Hone your inner Italian and brush up on your kitchen skills while learning to craft fresh pasta in this class, where you will create restaurant-quality pasta dishes from start to finish.
Thursday, Jan. 25th, 2024; 6:00pm-8:30pm
Do you love Stuffed deep dish pizza but you don't know how to make it at home? Look no further - this is the class for you.
Tuesday, Jan. 30th, 2024; 6:00pm-8:30pm
Part of our mission at NAPCA is showing the world the different styles of Italian and American pizzas one pie at a time. This class will focus on traditional New York Pizza.
Thursday, Feb. 8th, 2024; 6:00pm-8:30pm
Part of our mission at NAPCA is showing the world the different types of Italian and American pizzas one pie at a time. This class will focus on traditional woodfired Pizza. This hands-on class geared for home pizza-makers.
Tuesday, Feb. 20th, 2024; 6:00pm-8:30pm
Pizza is as Italian as it gets and no one does it better than Chicago! This class will teach you an authentic recipe from Old World Italy itself with the influence from Italians in Chicago.
Wednesday, Feb. 28th, 2024; 6:00pm-8:30pm
We are making tavern style pizza at NAPCA! The debate will always continue, deep dish or tavern style, what is REAL Chicago pizza?
Saturday, Dec. 16th, 2023; 9:00am-11:00am
Join us at NAPCA for a fun day of Hot cocoa and Christmas cheer! Families will work together or individually on pre-assembled houses with frosting and candy!
Saturday, Dec. 16th, 2023; 12:00pm-2:00pm
Join us at NAPCA for a fun day of Hot cocoa and Christmas cheer! Families will work together or individually on pre-assembled houses with frosting and candy!
Dec.27th & Dec. 28th, 2024; 10:00am-12:30pm
Designed for ages 7+, our kids winter series will help your child become a more creative and confident cook!
Dec. 27th & Dec. 28th, 2024; 1:30pm-4:00pm
Designed for ages 7+, our kids winter series will help your child become a more creative and confident cook! Y
Saturday, Dec. 16th, 2023; 6:00pm-8:30pm
Please join us for a Tuscan inspire wine event. An evening filled with amazing wines, olive oils and specialty vinegars. Paired with friends, family and fantastic foods.
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.
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.
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!
