3 Day Advanced Pizzaiolo Class September 2026

This is a 3-day intensive pizza-making course offered by Scuola Italiana Pizzaioli focused on popular Italian pizza styles with high-hydration doughs

About this experience

Summary
This is a 3-day intensive pizza-making course offered by Scuola Italiana Pizzaioli focused on popular Italian pizza styles with high-hydration doughs, including:
  • Pizza in pala
  • Pinsa romana
  • Pizza in teglia (pan pizza)
  • Focaccia
  • Pizza al padellino
The course emphasizes both traditional and modern techniques, using a variety of flours—including stone-ground, whole grain, and cereal-blend flours—to help students understand ingredients and customize their products.
Who it's for
  • Aspiring pizza makers
  • Professional pizzaioli
  • Pizzeria owners
  • Chefs looking to expand their skills with in-demand gourmet pizza styles
Duration
  • 24 hours over 3 days
  • 2 hours theory
  • 22 hours hands-on practice
  • Daily schedule: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
What students receive
  • Training manual
  • T-shirt, Hat
  • Notepad
  • Certificate of participation
Theory topics
Students learn:
  • Characteristics and differences among Roman-style and regional pizzas
  • Flour types, cereals, and grain properties
  • Dough science, fermentation, and yeast behavior
  • Preferments and fermentation methods
  • Equipment and baking techniques
  • Waste reduction through dough optimization (using one dough for multiple products)
Practical training
Hands-on work includes:
  • Making direct and indirect doughs for different pizza styles
  • Preparing preferments
  • Working with alternative flours
  • Managing fermentation and dough handling
  • Oven calibration and baking techniques
  • Creating traditional and innovative toppings
  • Using dough efficiently to reduce waste
Key takeaway
The course is a practical, professional-level immersion in modern Italian pizza styles, combining dough science, fermentation, flour selection, baking techniques, and recipe development to help participants produce high-quality, marketable pizza products.