What is the class length?

The workshop runs about 2.5 hours and covers dough demo, hands-on shaping, baking, and a shared meal.

Do I need prior cooking experience?

No prior professional experience is required; the class is designed for curious home cooks.

Is the dough made during class?

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.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellations receive credit toward a future class, but no credit is given within 72 hours of the class start.

Are dietary restrictions accommodated?

The class offers veggie and meat topping options; contact the host in advance to discuss specific allergies or dietary needs.

Hands-On Neapolitan Pizza Class in Burnaby at Gray Olive Cafeteria | Cooking Class | Workshop

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.