Is prior cooking experience necessary?

No prior experience is needed; the class is designed for all skill levels including beginners.

Are children allowed to participate?

Yes, the class is family-friendly and suitable for participants of all ages with adult supervision.

Can dietary restrictions be accommodated?

Yes, please notify Oakland Kitchen ahead of time to discuss allergy or dietary concerns.

Is the pizza dough made from scratch?

Absolutely, the class teaches you to prepare authentic pizza dough from basic ingredients.

Do I get to take my pizza home?

The pizzas and calzones you make are cooked and eaten onsite during the party.

Where is Oakland Kitchen located?

Oakland Kitchen is located in Oakland, California, easily accessible from Berkeley and surrounding East Bay cities.

Hands-On Pizza & Calzone Party in Oakland: Craft Your Own Italian Classics | Events

Step into Oakland Kitchen for an engaging culinary adventure that brings pizza craftsmanship to the forefront of your experience. This three-hour Pizza & Calzone Party, led by the skilled Chef Olive, offers food enthusiasts and families alike an interactive journey into the art of pizza making. Located in the vibrant Bay Area city of Oakland, just across the bay from San Francisco, this experience combines hands-on learning and delicious results in a welcoming, lively setting.

Oakland Kitchen serves as a unique hub within the local food scene. Known for fostering community and creativity, their hands-on cooking events emphasize both technique and fun, making it a standout culinary destination in the East Bay. The Pizza & Calzone Party celebrates the beloved Italian tradition of pizza from scratch, guiding participants through the process of creating perfect doughs, crafting authentic calzones, and selecting delicious, fresh toppings.

The class begins with essential dough preparation, teaching participants to understand flour textures and hydration for an ideal crust—crispy on the outside, tender within. Chef Olive’s approachable guidance ensures novices and seasoned cooks can thrive. After mastering dough, you’ll move on to assembling your personal pizzas and calzones with an array of fresh ingredients and traditional Italian fillings ranging from classic tomato and mozzarella to inventive vegetable blends.

Beyond cooking, this event builds connections—friends and families gather around tables sharing techniques and laughter, culminating in a communal feast where everyone gets to savor their personalized creations. Oakland, known for its dynamic food culture, benefits from events like this that blend education with social immersion.

Whether you’re visiting Oakland or a local looking for a fresh way to engage with food culture, this Pizza & Calzone Party offers a memorable, hands-on, and flavorful experience. It’s perfect for family outings, group gatherings, and anyone who wants to deepen their kitchen skills while enjoying some of the best home-cooked pizza you’ve ever made. Plan your visit to Oakland Kitchen and take home new skills and delicious memories.

About Kitchen on Fire

Kitchen on Fire is a hands-on cooking school and event producer that offers a broad calendar of culinary workshops, multi-week series, camps, and virtual classes. The school presents technique-driven, chef-led experiences ranging from single-session workshops to 12-week fundamentals courses. Classes focus on regional cuisines, baking, pastry, vegetarian and seasonal cooking — examples include Italian pasta and breads, Indian and Burmese dishes, Middle Eastern street food, Mexican and Latin specialties, and classic bistro techniques.

Chef-led offerings feature named instructors and visiting chefs, with programs such as multi-week Basics of Cooking series, themed nights like A Night in Florence and A Night in Rome, specialized workshops including ricotta and doughnuts, and seasonal pie and baking classes. Kitchen on Fire also runs teen camps, school-break day camps, and virtual workshops to reach learners at different levels and schedules.

Instruction emphasizes hands-on practice, practical skills like knife work and recipe fundamentals, and communal dining of the dishes created during class. Many classes run three hours or longer; multi-week series provide progressive skill development. In addition to in-person workshops, the organization publishes virtual classes and instructional series led by its roster of chefs.

Kitchen on Fire’s program diversity — from single-session craft workshops to immersive multi-week courses and teen camps — reflects a commitment to accessible, skill-focused culinary education. The school’s transparent class descriptions, named instructors, and recurring series offer prospective students clear expectations and opportunities to build lasting cooking skills. Class sizes vary to prioritize engagement, hands-on practice, and personalized instructor feedback for students.