easy
2–2.5 hours
No physical fitness required; suitable for most ages 14 and over
Learn authentic Italian pizza-making from scratch in Mount Hawthorn with The Cooking Professor. Shape dough, craft sauce, and savor your creations in this lively hands-on class.
Chef: Kym Chambers or Daniel Robinson | A$150 | October 17 | November 28 | 6pm-8:30pm
Join an exciting hands-on Cooking Class where you'll create authentic Italian Pizza from scratch! Learn to make dough, sauce, and toppings, then enjoy your own delicious creations alongside a fresh salad and a Calzone to take home. Experience the joy of cooking in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere with expert guidance.
The Chef will begin by teaching you how to prepare the correct Pizza Dough, the use of yeast, the correct rise, then stretched by hand your own pizza base. Following with the preparation of real Italian tomato sauce and fresh toppings of your choice. The last stage will be learning the correct way of cooking your pizza. Next onto making your very own Calzone to take home. Then a delicious Salad to finish off! The Chef will also serve up tasters of 2 award winning Pizzas; Pear & Prosciutto Pizza and Prawn & Smoked Salmon Pizza (2006 'Best of the best Pizza Comp').
Devour your own delicious creations while enjoying our long-tabled shared dining experience.
Suitable for ages 14 plus We are BYO!
Pizza Cooking Class Testimonial
I had such a great experience at today’s pizza-making course! It was amazing to learn the proper dough techniques and truly understand the process behind making a great pizza. The class was well-structured, the explanations were clear and hands-on, and the atmosphere was friendly and welcoming. I also really enjoyed the time spent with the other students — especially the tasting part at the end! A special thank you to the instructor Daniel - incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and inspiring. Highly recommended!
~Alice Freitas, May 2025
Pizza Cooking Class Testimonial
The pizza class was absolutely brilliant. Everyone enjoyed themselves and at the end of the evening we got to eat our delicious pizzas. Dan was awesome; full of personality, a great teacher and fantastic sense of humour. Thank you Dan
~Tania Coppola, August 2025
Classes fill quickly due to limited size; reserve in advance to ensure availability.
The Cooking Professor is BYO, so feel free to bring a favorite drink to enjoy with your meal.
Arriving early helps with settling in and gives you time to meet fellow participants.
You’ll be working with flour and dough, so dress in clothes that can handle light messes.
Mount Hawthorn evolved from a farming district in the early 20th century into a vibrant community known for its arts and food culture.
The Cooking Professor supports sustainable cooking by emphasizing fresh, locally sourced ingredients and minimizing food waste during classes.
Protects your clothing from flour and sauce during dough mixing and pizza assembly.
Wear casual attire that you don’t mind getting a bit messy in.
Stay hydrated throughout the class, especially in warmer months.
Bring a notebook or phone to jot down recipes and tips.