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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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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!

Tavern Style Pizza at Home - November

Tuesday, November 26th, 2024; 6pm-8:30pm

Tavern Style Pizza at Home - November

We are making tavern style pizza at NAPCA!

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?

Italian Holiday Cookies and Breads Class

Saturday, December 7th, 2024; 11am-130pm

Italian Holiday Cookies and Breads Class

Prepare to wow your family this year

Chicago Stuffed Pizza - December

Wednesday, December 11th, 2024; 6pm-8:30pm

Chicago Stuffed Pizza - December

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

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

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!

New York Pizza at Home - December

Tuesday, December 17th, 2024; 6pm-8:30pm

New York Pizza at Home - December

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

Woodfire Pizza at Home - December

Thursday, December 26th, 2024; 6pm-8:30pm

Woodfire Pizza at Home - December

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

New Year's Eve Entertaining-Italian Style

Friday, December 27th, 2024; 6:30pm-8:30pm

New Year's Eve Entertaining-Italian Style

Get ready to ring in the new year with a celebratory spread!

Date Night-New Year's Eve Dinner-Italian style

Saturday, December 28th, 2024; 6:30pm-8:30pm

Date Night-New Year's Eve Dinner-Italian style

Ring in the new year with a celebratory spread!

Pizza & Prosecco - January 2025

Friday, January 3rd, 2025; 6pm-8:30pm

Pizza & Prosecco - January 2025

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

Winter Ravioli Workshop - January 2025

Saturday, January 4th, 2025; 11am-1:30pm

Winter Ravioli Workshop - January 2025

Making fresh, homemade ravioli is a lot easier—and even more delicious—than you might think.

Old World Chicago - January 2025

Tuesday, January 7th, 2025; 6pm-8:30pm

Old World Chicago - January 2025

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

Tavern Style Pizza at Home - January 2025

Wednesday, January 15th, 2025; 6pm-8:30pm

Tavern Style Pizza at Home - January 2025

We are making tavern style pizza at NAPCA!

Date Night- Paella Class - January 2025

Friday, January 17th, 2024; 6:30pm-8:30pm

Date Night- Paella Class - January 2025

The signature dish of Spain, paella is a feast for all the senses

Cornmeal Deep Dish Pizza - January 2025

Thursday, January 23rd, 2025; 6pm-8:30pm

Cornmeal Deep Dish Pizza - January 2025

Is Buttery Flaky Cornmeal Crust your go to for deep dish?

Date Night-Elegant Italian Feast

Friday, January 24th, 2025; 6:30pm-8:30pm

Date Night-Elegant Italian Feast

Join us for a taste of Italy’s most elegant flavors and discover ingredients that may be new to you

Italian Cheese Making - January 2025

Saturday, January 25th, 2025; 11am-1:30pm

Italian Cheese Making - January 2025

This class is back by popular demand.

New York Pizza at Home - January 2025

Tuesday, January 28th, 2025; 6pm-8:30pm

New York Pizza at Home - January 2025

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

5-Day Scuola Pizzaiolo Certification - January 2025

Monday January 27th - Friday, January 31st, 2025

5-Day Scuola Pizzaiolo Certification - January 2025

Our 5-day Pizzaiolo Certification Course is taught according to the guidelines and curriculum of the Scuola Italiana Pizzaioli, in Italy.

5-Day Scuola Pizzaiolo Certification - April 2025

Monday, April 7th - Friday, April 11th, 2025

5-Day Scuola Pizzaiolo Certification - April 2025

Our 5-day Pizzaiolo Certification Course is taught according to the guidelines and curriculum of the Scuola Italiana Pizzaioli, in Italy.

5-Day Scuola Pizzaiolo Certification - June 2025

Monday, June 23rd - Friday, June 27th, 2025

5-Day Scuola Pizzaiolo Certification - June 2025

Our 5-day Pizzaiolo Certification Course is taught according to the guidelines and curriculum of the Scuola Italiana Pizzaioli, in Italy.

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.

5-Day Scuola Pizzaiolo Certification - January 2025

Monday January 27th - Friday, January 31st, 2025

5-Day Scuola Pizzaiolo Certification - January 2025

Our 5-day Pizzaiolo Certification Course is taught according to the guidelines and curriculum of the Scuola Italiana Pizzaioli, in Italy.

5-Day Scuola Pizzaiolo Certification - April 2025

Monday, April 7th - Friday, April 11th, 2025

5-Day Scuola Pizzaiolo Certification - April 2025

Our 5-day Pizzaiolo Certification Course is taught according to the guidelines and curriculum of the Scuola Italiana Pizzaioli, in Italy.

5-Day Scuola Pizzaiolo Certification - June 2025

Monday, June 23rd - Friday, June 27th, 2025

5-Day Scuola Pizzaiolo Certification - June 2025

Our 5-day Pizzaiolo Certification Course is taught according to the guidelines and curriculum of the Scuola Italiana Pizzaioli, in Italy.

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

Pizza & Prosecco - January 2025

Friday, January 3rd, 2025; 6pm-8:30pm

Pizza & Prosecco - January 2025

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

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!

Chicago Stuffed Pizza - December

Wednesday, December 11th, 2024; 6pm-8:30pm

Chicago Stuffed Pizza - December

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

New York Pizza at Home - December

Tuesday, December 17th, 2024; 6pm-8:30pm

New York Pizza at Home - December

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

Woodfire Pizza at Home - December

Thursday, December 26th, 2024; 6pm-8:30pm

Woodfire Pizza at Home - December

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

Old World Chicago - January 2025

Tuesday, January 7th, 2025; 6pm-8:30pm

Old World Chicago - January 2025

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

Tavern Style Pizza at Home - January 2025

Wednesday, January 15th, 2025; 6pm-8:30pm

Tavern Style Pizza at Home - January 2025

We are making tavern style pizza at NAPCA!

Cornmeal Deep Dish Pizza - January 2025

Thursday, January 23rd, 2025; 6pm-8:30pm

Cornmeal Deep Dish Pizza - January 2025

Is Buttery Flaky Cornmeal Crust your go to for deep dish?

New York Pizza at Home - January 2025

Tuesday, January 28th, 2025; 6pm-8:30pm

New York Pizza at Home - January 2025

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

Italian Holiday Cookies and Breads Class

Saturday, December 7th, 2024; 11am-130pm

Italian Holiday Cookies and Breads Class

Prepare to wow your family this year

Winter Ravioli Workshop - January 2025

Saturday, January 4th, 2025; 11am-1:30pm

Winter Ravioli Workshop - January 2025

Making fresh, homemade ravioli is a lot easier—and even more delicious—than you might think.

Date Night- Paella Class - January 2025

Friday, January 17th, 2024; 6:30pm-8:30pm

Date Night- Paella Class - January 2025

The signature dish of Spain, paella is a feast for all the senses

Date Night-Elegant Italian Feast

Friday, January 24th, 2025; 6:30pm-8:30pm

Date Night-Elegant Italian Feast

Join us for a taste of Italy’s most elegant flavors and discover ingredients that may be new to you

Italian Cheese Making - January 2025

Saturday, January 25th, 2025; 11am-1:30pm

Italian Cheese Making - January 2025

This class is back by popular demand.

New Year's Eve Entertaining-Italian Style

Friday, December 27th, 2024; 6:30pm-8:30pm

New Year's Eve Entertaining-Italian Style

Get ready to ring in the new year with a celebratory spread!

Date Night-New Year's Eve Dinner-Italian style

Saturday, December 28th, 2024; 6:30pm-8:30pm

Date Night-New Year's Eve Dinner-Italian style

Ring in the new year with a celebratory spread!

Tavern Style Pizza at Home - November

Tuesday, November 26th, 2024; 6pm-8:30pm

Tavern Style Pizza at Home - November

We are making tavern style pizza at NAPCA!

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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