We're Serious About Pizza™, we're certified Pizzaioli instructors. NAPCA is the 2nd official Scuola Italiana Pizzaioli school in the USA located just outside Chicago, IL. Currently there are only 20 schools worldwide.
We offer 1 and 3 day courses for those who want to take their pizza knowledge to the next level. The 1 day course will provide the confidence to make great pies and leave you with a better understanding of classic Italian pizza. The 3 day course is for the more advanced pizza maker and covers dough chemistry and the functionality of ingredients.
NAPCA is a one-stop-shop for pizza innovation, restaurant and food company consulting. Get a head start on your new venture or improve your existing business by leveraging our industry expertise and network.
Students of our 5-day Pizzaiolo Certification Course are taught theory and practical hands-on learning each day, according to the guidelines and curriculum of the Scuola Italiana Pizzaioli, in Italy. Students will learn the history of classic Italian pizza, the chemistry ofItalian doughs, preparation of traditional ingredients for toppings, training on traditional Italian and American pizza, as well as the equipment and proper dough stretching, topping, and baking techniques.
The 1 day immersion course is a deep dive into most styles of American and Italian pizza. This class is split up into a theory portion along with hands-on experience with hand stretching, topping, and baking. Students will learn the specific dough process with the traditional mixer, pizza creation method, and baking techniques on the appropriate oven for that style.
The 3-day immersion wood fired class will discuss and make doughs with Biga, Poolish, Pasta di Riporto and Direct method. After taking this course, you will have a deeper appreciation for the craft. This class is similar in structure to the 5 day course but there is no exam at the end.
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