Unleash your inner ninja turtle at this handmade pizza party!
In this class you’ll learn how to make pizza from scratch, from choosing the best flours to selecting the perfect topping combinations to mastering the secrets to a crisp, bubbly crust. We will make one of Italy's well known pizzas, Pizza Margherita. It is a typical Neapolitan pizza, made with tomatoes, mozzarella , fresh basil, salt and extra-virgin olive oil. You’ll also learn a bit of pizza history, including its early beginnings, regional pizza variations in Italy and some other tidbits. Then we eat!
No experience is required! We provide all the equipment and ingredients, which are easy to find at local markets if you don’t already have them in your home kitchen. Our events are casual and meant to be fun and instructive, not hardcore. This class is designed to be just as fun for the cooking enthusiast who wants to be a part of every step as it is for the first-timer who’s happier observing and assisting (or taste testing). This class is BYOB!
Chef Brian started his culinary journey working in pizzerias early in life in Queens, New York. With a love for pizza and passion for cooking, he attended the New York Food and Hotel Management School in N.Y.C. After graduating, he was offered the opportunity to spearhead the start-up of a gourmet pizzeria in N.Y.C. Chef Brian has worked in hotels, restaurants, corporate dining, and taught hands-on cooking in adult community education. Chef Brian is currently the chef for a renowned upscale deli and caterer on Long Island N.Y where he lives; He is married, has two children, and of course makes pizza regularly!