Florence is full of cooking classes built for tourists, but few actually bring you into the real tradition of Neapolitan pizza. If you’re looking for a pizza making class in central Florence that goes beyond “knead and go,” here’s what you should expect — and what makes the Pizza Class Florence experience different.
A master pizzaiolo, not a seasonal entertainer. The difference between an average class and an authentic experience comes down to who’s teaching it. At Pizza Class Florence, the class is led by Antonio, a Neapolitan master pizzaiolo with over 35 years of experience, together with his brother Enzo, sommelier and bartender. They’re not instructors hired for the tourist season — they are the owners of New Bridge Pizza Club, the pizzeria where the class actually takes place.
What you really learn. A good pizza class doesn’t just have you flatten a disc of dough. It covers flour types, fermentation, proofing, stretching technique and baking — the fundamentals that separate an ordinary pizza from a true Neapolitan one. In the Pizza Class Florence experience, these steps are explained at a relaxed pace, in a group of up to 16 people, or in a private version reserved just for your group.
Not just pizza. The experience also includes a spritz class with Enzo — Aperol, Hugo and Sarti Spritz — paired with a Neapolitan aperitivo featuring the classic Cuoppo, a tasting of selected Tuscan wines, and of course lunch with the pizza you made yourself. It ends with fried coccoli, Nutella and a glass of sweet Moscato.
Where it happens. Everything takes place in the private room of New Bridge Pizza Club, at Via dell’Oriuolo 26/R, a few minutes’ walk from Florence’s Duomo — easy to reach whether you’re staying in the historic center or coming in from outside the city.
Who it’s for. Pizza Class Florence suits couples, families, groups of friends, solo travelers looking to meet people, and corporate teams looking for a different kind of team-building activity. Gluten Free, Lactose Free, Vegan and Halal versions are available on request.
If you’re looking for the best pizza making class in central Florence, the difference is clear from the very first minute: not a generic class, but a real Neapolitan experience told by the people who live it every day.
