Master the Art of Authentic Italian Pizza

Join our intensive pizza-making course led by world-class Italian pizzaiolos in the heart of Canada. Learn traditional techniques passed down through generations.

Explore Our Course

Pizza Mastery Course

Our comprehensive 6-week program takes you through every aspect of authentic Italian pizza making, from dough preparation to wood-fired oven mastery.

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Week 1: Foundations

Duration: 12 hours (4 sessions)

Topics: History of pizza, ingredient selection, dough theory, basic dough preparation.

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Week 2-3: Dough Mastery

Duration: 24 hours (8 sessions)

Topics: Advanced dough techniques, fermentation, kneading methods, dough stretching.

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Week 4: Sauce & Toppings

Duration: 12 hours (4 sessions)

Topics: Traditional sauce preparation, ingredient pairing, cheese selection, balancing flavors.

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Week 5: Cooking Techniques

Duration: 12 hours (4 sessions)

Topics: Wood-fired oven operation, temperature control, cooking times, finishing techniques.

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Week 6: Business & Finale

Duration: 12 hours (4 sessions)

Topics: Menu planning, cost control, pizza business basics, final assessment and certification.

Total Course Duration: 72 hours over 6 weeks

Class Size: Maximum 10 students for personalized attention

Certification: Official Salvatore Pizzaiolo Certification upon completion

Skills You Will Master

Dough Preparation

Learn to create perfect pizza dough with the right texture, elasticity, and flavor using traditional Italian methods.

Wood-Fired Oven Operation

Master temperature control, fire management, and cooking techniques in authentic wood-fired ovens.

Topping Balance

Understand the art of ingredient pairing and balancing flavors for the perfect pizza experience.

Traditional Techniques

Hand-stretching, proper saucing methods, and finishing techniques used by Italian masters.

Student Testimonials

"The Salvatore course transformed my understanding of pizza. I went from making decent homemade pizza to opening my own successful pizzeria within a year!"

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Michael Johnson

Pizzeria Owner, Toronto

"As a home cook, I never imagined I could make pizza this good. The instructors are true masters who patiently guide you through every step. Worth every penny!"

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Sarah Rodriguez

Home Chef, Vancouver

"The business module alone was worth the entire course. I learned not just how to make incredible pizza, but how to run a profitable pizza business."

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David Kim

Restaurant Entrepreneur, Montreal

Meet Our Master Pizzaiolos

Marco Moretti
Head Instructor

Born and raised in Naples, Italy, Marco comes from a family of pizzaiolos with over 80 years of pizza-making heritage. He trained at the prestigious Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana before moving to Canada in 2010.

Experience: 25 years as a professional pizzaiolo, 12 years teaching pizza-making courses worldwide.

Giovanna Rossi
Dough Specialist

Giovanna is a third-generation pizza maker from Rome who specializes in dough fermentation science. She holds a degree in Food Science from the University of Bologna and combines traditional techniques with modern understanding.

Experience: 15 years in artisanal pizza making, published researcher on dough fermentation techniques.

Antonio Bianchi
Wood-Fired Oven Master

Antonio grew up working in his family's wood-fired bakery in Sicily. He is an expert in traditional oven construction, fire management, and the unique cooking techniques that give wood-fired pizza its distinctive character.

Experience: 30 years working with wood-fired ovens, consultant for pizzerias across North America.

Contact Us

Ready to start your pizza-making journey? Contact us for more information or to schedule a tour of our facilities.

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Phone

+1 (416) 555-7890

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Address

123 Pizza Way
Toronto, ON M5V 2T6
Canada

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Email

[email protected]

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