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Intensive Pizza Classes & Culinary Workshops

-📅 September 28-30, 2026
📅 October 19-21, 2026
📅 November 9-11, 2026

About Pizza University & Culinary Arts Center

Established in 2018 by Francesco and Enzo Marra, Pizza University and Culinary Arts Center is a premier pizza school dedicated to those passionate about creating, innovating, and mastering the art of pizza.

Located in Beltsville, Maryland, our academy provides immersive, hands-on training for aspiring pizzaioli, professional chefs, restaurant owners, and dedicated home bakers.

Through a combination of theory and practical instruction, students develop a comprehensive understanding of dough preparation, sauce techniques, crust formation, ingredient selection, and authentic pizza-making methods. Our intensive professional pizza classes are led by renowned maestri pizzaioli who share their expertise, techniques, and industry knowledge in a hands-on learning environment.

Whether you are looking to build a career in the competitive pizza industry, enhance your professional culinary skills, or elevate your pizza-making at home, Pizza University and Culinary Arts Center provides the knowledge, experience, and guidance to help you achieve your goals.

Explore Pizza University

At Pizza University, we provide a stepping stone to success in the culinary world, offering intensive training, online learning, and memorable hands-on pizza experiences, including recreational classes for pizza enthusiasts of all levels.

Intensive

Hands-on pizza-making courses for aspiring pizzaioli, chefs, restaurant owners, and home bakers.

On-Demand

Flexible pizza lessons designed for learners who want to improve their pizza making and cooking skills at their own pace.

Recreational

Fun, hands-on pizza experiences for families, friends, food lovers, and groups looking for a memorable culinary activity.

Pizza University is The National Leader in Pizzaiolo Training

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Certified pizzaioli who successfully completed a professional class.

Average rating across over 190 reviews on Google and Yelp.

World Pizza Champions and Maestri Pizzaioli instructors.

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Industry professionals trained through manufacturer, consulting, ACF, and distributor training programs.

Online classes sold to pizza enthusiasts and professionals worldwide.

Recreational class attendees who have experienced our hands-on pizza-making classes.

Student Reviews from Pizza University

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