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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Thursday, October 10th, 2024; 6pm-8:30pm
Do you love Stuffed deep dish pizza but you don't know how to make it at home?
Saturday, October 12th, 2024; 11am-2pm
This class is back by popular demand.
Saturday, October 19th, 2024; 11am-2:00pm
Join us for an afternoon of Italian Sausage making with “The SodFather” Frank Balestri.
Monday, October 21st, 2024; 4:30pm-6:30pm
Join us for a dangerously delicious class where the kid's take over the kitchen!
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024; 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.
Friday, October 25th, 2024; 6:30pm-8:30pm
Savor the flavors of an Italian fall in this hands-on class, featuring a menu that captures the essence of the Northern harvest.
Saturday, October 26th, 2024; 6pm-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.
Wednesday, October 30th, 2024; 6pm-8:30pm
We are making tavern style pizza at NAPCA!
Friday, November 1st, 2024; 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!
Saturday, November 2nd, 2024; 6:30pm-8:30pm
Ready for a vacation from typical date night steakhouse dinners?
Tuesday, November 5th, 2024; 6pm-8:30pm
Pizza is as Italian as it gets and no one does it better than Chicago!
Saturday, November 9th, 2024; 6pm-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
Monday, Nov 11th - Friday, Nov 15th, 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.
Wednesday, November 13th, 2024; 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.
Saturday, November 16th, 2024; 11am-1:30pm
Join us for an afternoon of Capicola making with “The SodFather” Frank Balestri
Friday, November 22nd, 2024; 6:30pm-8:30pm
Please join us for a Tuscan inspire wine event.
Thursday, November 21st, 2024; 6pm-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.
Saturday, November 23rd, 2024; 11am-2pm
Come join us for a Master Soppresatta Making Class!
Wednesday, November 27th, 2024; 6:30pm-8:30pm
Want a slice of pumpkin or pecan pie?
Saturday, December 14th, 2024; 9am-11:30am
Join us at NAPCA for a fun day of Hot cocoa and Christmas cheer!
Saturday, December 14th, 2024; 12pm-2:30pm
Join us at NAPCA for a fun day of Hot cocoa and Christmas cheer!
Friday, December 13th, 2024; 6pm-8:30pm
Join us for a special edition Pizza & Prosecco with a Gingerbread House Decorating Contest
July 22nd-26th, 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.
Monday, Sept 16th - Friday, Sept 20th
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.
Monday, Nov 11th - Friday, Nov 15th, 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.
Friday, October 4th, 2024; 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!
Friday, November 1st, 2024; 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!
Friday, December 13th, 2024; 6pm-8:30pm
Join us for a special edition Pizza & Prosecco with a Gingerbread House Decorating Contest
Wednesday, September 18th, 2024; 6pm-8:30pm
We are making tavern style pizza at NAPCA!
Saturday, September 21st, 2024; 6pm-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.
Tuesday, September 24th, 2024; 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.
Saturday, Sept 28th, 2024; 11am-2pm
Few things are as satisfying as fresh pasta filled with delicious stuffing and covered in a from-scratch sauce.
Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024; 6pm-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.
Thursday, October 10th, 2024; 6pm-8:30pm
Do you love Stuffed deep dish pizza but you don't know how to make it at home?
Saturday, October 12th, 2024; 11am-2pm
This class is back by popular demand.
Saturday, October 19th, 2024; 11am-2:00pm
Join us for an afternoon of Italian Sausage making with “The SodFather” Frank Balestri.
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024; 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.
Saturday, October 26th, 2024; 6pm-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.
Wednesday, October 30th, 2024; 6pm-8:30pm
We are making tavern style pizza at NAPCA!
Friday, October 25th, 2024; 6:30pm-8:30pm
Savor the flavors of an Italian fall in this hands-on class, featuring a menu that captures the essence of the Northern harvest.
Saturday, November 2nd, 2024; 6:30pm-8:30pm
Ready for a vacation from typical date night steakhouse dinners?
Tuesday, November 5th, 2024; 6pm-8:30pm
Pizza is as Italian as it gets and no one does it better than Chicago!
Thursday, November 21st, 2024; 6pm-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.
Wednesday, November 13th, 2024; 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.
Saturday, November 16th, 2024; 11am-1:30pm
Join us for an afternoon of Capicola making with “The SodFather” Frank Balestri
Saturday, November 9th, 2024; 6pm-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
Saturday, November 23rd, 2024; 11am-2pm
Come join us for a Master Soppresatta Making Class!
Wednesday, November 27th, 2024; 6:30pm-8:30pm
Want a slice of pumpkin or pecan pie?
Saturday, December 14th, 2024; 9am-11:30am
Join us at NAPCA for a fun day of Hot cocoa and Christmas cheer!
Saturday, December 14th, 2024; 12pm-2:30pm
Join us at NAPCA for a fun day of Hot cocoa and Christmas cheer!
Monday, October 21st, 2024; 4:30pm-6:30pm
Join us for a dangerously delicious class where the kid's take over the kitchen!
Saturday, December 14th, 2024; 9am-11:30am
Join us at NAPCA for a fun day of Hot cocoa and Christmas cheer!
Saturday, December 14th, 2024; 12pm-2:30pm
Join us at NAPCA for a fun day of Hot cocoa and Christmas cheer!
Friday, November 22nd, 2024; 6:30pm-8:30pm
Please join us for a Tuscan inspire wine event.
Friday, December 13th, 2024; 6pm-8:30pm
Join us for a special edition Pizza & Prosecco with a Gingerbread House Decorating Contest
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!
