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Pizza Making Class Rome

Learn to make classic Italian pizza in the heart of Rome

  • Clock Icon Duration: 3 hours
  • Map Icon Location: Historical Centre

Highlights

• Learn to prepare traditional Roman pizza from scratch
• Work with dough and bake your pizza in a wood-fired oven
• Small, welcoming class in the Trastevere neighbourhood
• Hosted inside a traditional Roman restaurant
• Enjoy prosecco while cooking and Italian wine during the meal
• Soft drinks available for children
• Guided by a local Roman pizza chef
• Sit down to enjoy the pizza you prepared together
• Receive a recipe to recreate Roman pizza at home

What to Expect from the Pizza Class

This pizza-making class is held in the heart of Trastevere, at a traditional neighbourhood restaurant featuring one of Rome’s oldest wood-fired ovens.
You’ll learn to make Roman pizza dough in the class, beginning with flour and water and finishing with the thin, crispy crust that makes Roman pizza unique.
A local chef will guide you through each step, from stretching the dough to adding toppings and baking.
The class is taught in English, so everyone feels comfortable.
No experience is needed.
Whether you’re curious about pizza or want a fun activity, everyone is welcome.
Solo travellers, couples, and families all join the chef, who shares practical tips about Roman pizza and local food culture.
Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available upon request.

Once the pizzas come out of the oven, the class settles around the table to enjoy the results together.

What You Will Prepare

The class begins with flour, water, yeast, and a wooden surface dusted with flour.
With the chef’s help, you will:
• Make and stretch classic Roman pizza dough
• Add classic toppings used in Roman pizzerias
• Bake your pizza in a wood-fired oven
You’ll end up with a thin, crispy pizza just like those found in Rome.

Drinks and the Shared Meal

In Rome, making pizza usually comes with a drink.
During the class, you can enjoy:
• Prosecco while preparing the dough
• Italian wine served with the meal
• Soft drinks for children
After the pizzas are baked, everyone sits down together to enjoy the meal fresh from the oven.

Local Tips for Exploring Rome

Your local host is happy to answer questions about Roman food culture, from the best places locals go for pizza to neighbourhoods worth exploring after the class.
After learning how pizza is made, many guests keep exploring Rome’s food traditions. Some join Rome food tours to visit neighbourhood markets and try traditional dishes. Others take a pasta-making class to experience another part of the city’s cooking culture.

Meeting Point

The pizza class is held in Trastevere, one of Rome’s liveliest and most historic neighbourhoods.
You’ll receive the address after booking.
Each session lasts about 3 hours and accommodates 8 to 12 guests, creating a friendly atmosphere.
To book your pizza-making class, choose your preferred date and start time online. Classes begin at 10:00, 15:30, and 18:30.
After your booking is confirmed, you’ll get all the details by email or WhatsApp.
If your plans change, you can cancel or reschedule up to 24 hours before the class for a full refund.

What Guests Loved About This Pizza Class

Price: 59 €
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