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Roll up your sleeves at Gray Olive Cafeteria in Burnaby and learn to make Neapolitan-style pizza using a poolish-fermented dough. This hands-on 2.5-hour class taught by Chef John includes sides, dessert, and a take-home container of dough to practice later.
Roll up your sleeves at Gray Olive Cafeteria in Burnaby and learn to make Neapolitan-style pizza using a poolish-fermented dough. This hands-on 2.5-hour class taught by Chef John includes sides, dessert, and a take-home container of dough to practice later.
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On a busy street in Burnaby, Pizza Party Pizza Making At Home brings a hands-on Neapolitan pizza workshop to Gray Olive Cafeteria - 4190 Hastings Street, Burnaby, BC V5C 2J4. Over a focused 2.5-hour session, participants learn fermented dough techniques, poolish starter, and strategies for cooking in a home oven or on a barbecue. The class opens with a demo of the three-day fermentation process and continues with guided, hands-on shaping, topping, and baking; you sit down afterward to eat what you made, with sides and dessert included. Chef John leads small groups through the tactile work of stretching rounds, building a blistered cornicione with minimal flour, and balancing simple, fresh toppings. Key features of the experience are the prepared poolish-fermented dough, a compact professional kitchen setup, and the option to adapt techniques for a backyard BBQ - useful in a region where weekend patios and park picnics are common. The menu highlights include bruschetta with eggplant, tomato, and feta; your choice of handmade pizza; and an apple crostata with cinnamon ice cream. This is more than a recipe demonstration: it's a practical clinic for anyone who wants restaurant-style results from a home oven. The workshop focuses on dough hydration and timing, oven temperature hacks, and quick topping combinations that honor Neapolitan tradition while fitting local ingredient availability. You leave with a container of fermented dough to practice later and the confidence to recreate key steps at home. For visitors staying in Burnaby or nearby Vancouver, the class offers an accessible indoor activity that complements hikes in Burnaby Mountain or a seaside day on the North Shore. It's a community-minded offering that puts artisanal technique into everyday hands - no prior professional kitchen experience required, just curiosity and sturdy shoes. Accessibility details are limited in the listing; check the meeting point information and arrive a few minutes early to secure your station. The policy notes that cancellations receive future credit, with no credit given within 72 hours of class start. Whether you're a local sharpening weeknight cooking or a traveler seeking a memorable communal meal, Pizza Party delivers a flavorful, practical lesson in handmade pizza rooted in fermented dough practice and smart, repeatable methods. Plan to bring a container for your take-home dough (the listing already requests this) and wear closed-toe shoes; the class has a minimum age of 19. Check-in is at Gray Olive Cafeteria's specified meeting point and allow time for parking or transit. The host's cancellation policy issues credit for future classes except within 72 hours of start, so book with that window in mind. This session is ideal for curious cooks who want reproducible technique, couples seeking a date night, and visitors who want a culinary memory of Burnaby.
easy.
2–3 hours.
Light standing and repeated short movements; suitable for most fitness levels
The workshop runs about 2.5 hours and covers dough demo, hands-on shaping, baking, and a shared meal.
No prior professional experience is required; the class is designed for curious home cooks.
Dough is demonstrated in class but the fermented dough used for the pizzas is prepared in advance due to the three-day fermentation process; you receive dough to take home.
Bring a lidded container for dough, wear closed-toe shoes, and bring photo ID if you are 19 or older.
Cancellations receive credit toward a future class, but no credit is given within 72 hours of the class start.
The class offers veggie and meat topping options; contact the host in advance to discuss specific allergies or dietary needs.
The workshop teaches Neapolitan-style techniques rooted in the pizza traditions of Naples, Italy, focusing on high-heat crust and minimal, fresh toppings.
The class encourages reduced food waste by providing take-home containers for dough and favors simple, local ingredients to lower food miles.
Key Experiences LTD is a Burnaby-based provider of hands-on culinary and cake-decorating classes for participants aged 12 and up. The company offers structured, small-group experiences designed to teach practical techniques while producing take-home results. Core offerings include Beginners Cake Decorating, One Night in Paris Cooking Class, Beginners Thai From Curry to Pad Thai, Authentic Mexican Cuisine a Hands-on Cooking Class, Spanish Tapas Cooking Class, and Dishoom From Bombay with Love an Inspired India Cooking Class at The Gray Olive Cafeteria. Classes focus on step-by-step instruction, ingredient sourcing, and cultural context. Chef-led formats feature instructors such as Chef John and visiting chefs, including a chef from Mexico for the Mexican cuisine course. Sessions combine demonstrations with guided hands-on practice so participants leave with both skills and finished dishes or decorated cakes. Operating from Burnaby, British Columbia, Key Experiences LTD emphasizes clear scheduling, age-appropriate materials, and accessible recipes. Safety and food hygiene are integral to class management, with instructors covering handling, cooking temperatures, and allergy awareness. Menus include meat-free and vegetarian options where specified to accommodate diverse preferences. Bookings are made per class and class descriptions list menus, age requirements, and take-home items. The business provides transparent summaries of each experience and an immersive learning environment for hobbyists, families, and aspiring home cooks. Online booking includes a clear cancellation policy and local contact for quick customer support.
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