Born and raised in Italy, Chef Luana inherited a culinary passion from her grandmother. She has enjoyed entrepreneurial success at a beachside restaurant in Italy mainly due to her mastery with the pizza oven, as she is one of Italy’s few professional female pizza makers working with a wood burning oven. Chef Luana's old world recipes and techniques find new life in her classes with quality ingredients and genuine flavors.
Chef Highlights
50+ years of culinary experience
Graduated from Culinary professionals, chefs and pizzaioli in Italy; restaurants including own restaurant
Specializes in Authentic regional Italian cuisine, handmade pastas, gnocchi, artisanal pizza, traditional baked goods, Central Italy
Press Mentions: Thrillist — pasta-making class / Italian cooking
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.
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WHAT YOU’LL DO
Learn how to make homemade pizza from a real Italian pizzaiola in this hands-on class!
In this hands-on pizza-making class, you will be learning the trade from a real master. Chef Luana is one of Italy’s few professional female pizza makers, known as “pizzaiolas,†working with a wood-burning oven. Her mastery of pizza is simply unparalleled.
You can look forward to mastering every step of the pizza-making process from dough to done with Chef Luana. You will learn the secrets to a blistery, hand-thrown crust. Then, round up a variety of classic and gourmet toppings to create an authentic array of pizzas.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
Your Menu
Classic Pizza
Choose one Pizza margherita Pizza marinara
Gourmet Pizza
Choose one Arugula with cherry tomatoes and mozzarella bites Parmigiana
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
No prior cooking experience needed
All ingredients and equipment are provided
Dietary accommodations available upon request
Private classes available for groups and special events
Born and raised in Italy, Chef Luana inherited a culinary passion from her grandmother. She has enjoyed entrepreneurial success at a beachside restaurant in Italy mainly due to her mastery with the pizza oven, as she is one of Italy’s few professional female pizza makers working with a wood burning oven. Chef Luana's old world recipes and techniques find new life in her classes with quality ingredients and genuine flavors.
Chef Highlights
50+ years of culinary experience
Graduated from Culinary professionals, chefs and pizzaioli in Italy; restaurants including own restaurant
Specializes in Authentic regional Italian cuisine, handmade pastas, gnocchi, artisanal pizza, traditional baked goods, Central Italy
Press Mentions: Thrillist — pasta-making class / Italian cooking
Chef Luana’s pizza class was fantastic! The first thing you learn is that great pizza is all about the dough, and Chef Luana does an incredible job explaining every step of the process in a way that’s both detailed and easy to follow. I had no idea how much craftsmanship goes into making the perfect dough until taking this class.
Chef Luana is a wonderful teacher and is clearly passionate about what she does. My wife and I loved hearing her stories and learning the “why†behind each step, which made the entire experience even more enjoyable.
The pizzas we made were absolutely delicious, and we left feeling excited to recreate them at home. We can’t wait to put our new skills to use and are already looking forward to taking more of Chef Luana’s classes.
Highly recommended for anyone who loves pizza or simply wants to learn from an exceptional instructor!
Britni M.
Such a fun and memorable experience! Chef Luana was warm, engaging, and made the whole pizza-making process so approachable—even for beginners. We made our dough from scratch, learned helpful tips on toppings and baking techniques, and got to personalize our pizzas. The class was super hands-on but still relaxed, and Chef Luana created such a welcoming, social vibe. It honestly felt like being at a friend’s house for a homemade pizza night—except with a pro guiding us every step of the way. Perfect for a date night or just something fun and different to do with your family. I’d definitely take another class with her!
Richard C.
Chef Luana was phenomenal. She is a true Italian chef with 30+ years experience owning a pizza restaurant. Not only was she a great teacher, but her stories of the "homeland" were truly endearing. We had a wonderful time and truly took our pizza making skills to the next level. Highly recommended!
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Madison D.
Chef Luana was great! We had a lovely evening and learned a lot about pizza technique! Would definitely take another class with Chef Luana.
Matt G.
Our experience with Cozy Meal and Chef Luana was absolutely amazing! From the moment we arrived, she was incredibly welcoming, making us feel right at home. Her passion for cooking and deep knowledge of pizza-making truly shined throughout the entire experience. We chose to make pizza, and Chef Luana guided us through every step with enthusiasm. She had everything prepped before we arrived, making the process smooth and enjoyable. Not only did she teach us how to make the perfect pizza, but she also sent us home with dough and instructions so we could recreate the magic in our own kitchen. Chef Luana’s expertise is undeniable—having learned the art of pizza-making in her home country of Italy, where she has been perfecting her craft since she was 18. She sources incredibly fresh ingredients, many of them imported from Italy, which made the flavors absolutely incredible. Beyond the cooking, we loved hearing Chef Luana’s stories and watching her in her element. The entire experience was engaging, fun, and delicious. We can’t wait to return with a bigger group so our friends and family can experience her warmth, energy, and passion firsthand. Highly recommend!
Harmony R.
Chef Luana was very knowledgeable and taught us how to make a delicious pizza! We very much enjoyed, thanks for making it such a special birthday treat!
Rasha S.
This was such a wonderful experience! Luana is super hospitable, kind and so welcoming! Her pizza is PHENOMENAL!!!
Joe Matamales .
Chef Luana's pizza class was an absolute delight. Her passion for Italian cuisine was infectious, and her expertise was evident in every step of the process. From the moment we started kneading the dough to the final bite of our homemade pizza, we were captivated by her knowledge and enthusiasm.
The class was not only informative but also incredibly fun. We learned valuable techniques, such as the perfect ratio of flour to water and the importance of a well-fermented dough. Chef Luana's guidance was clear and easy to follow, making the experience enjoyable for both experienced and novice cooks. Who knew you could cut pizza with scissors.
The pizzas we created were absolutely delicious. The crust was perfectly crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, and the toppings were fresh and flavorful. We went home with more pizza than we could eat, as well as extra dough to experiment with later.
Overall, Chef Luana's pizza class was a fantastic experience that I highly recommend. It's a fun, informative, and delicious way to learn a new skill and appreciate the art of making authentic Italian pizza.
Joe
Jordana L.
Chef Luana is the real deal, and even has her own restaurant in Italy! My husband and I took her pizza-making class and loved it! She was friendly, patient, humorous, and informative, making sure we learned but also had fun. And she infused some stories and tidbits about her Italian culture!
Luana provided the perfect balance of giving us participation/experience at every level, but also having some items prepped because they take longer (ex: yeast needs hours to proof and and dough needs to rise, so we made our own to learn how but she had dough prepped and ready to use)
We got to make 3 different pizzas, with some options to customize. They were all beautiful and delicious! The crust was light and crispy and unlike any other; we can't wait to try out what we learned, at home. We would definitely recommend Luana and one of her many Italian cooking classes!
Jacob R.
I came here to celebrate my anniversary with my partner and we had the best time! Chef Luana’s experience really shines as she teaches this fun pizza class. We made multiple flavors (all of which were amazing) and she really does a great job at making sure you have a wonderful time while also learning how to make your own pizza. Highly recommend taking this class with her, but if pizza isn’t your thing I’d def recommend any of her other available classes as well.
We will definitely be taking more classes :) Thank you for making our anniversary so special and memorable. You’re fantastic!
Chi K.
I have been working on finding a good pizza dough recipe/method for a while now and this was definitely the best tasting pizza dough I have ever made. Chef Luana really knows her craft and it was an informative lesson. I look forward to replicating the techniques at home.
Derek M.
Took the pizza making class and it was awesome! Chef Luana definitely knows what’s she’s doing and it was a pleasure learning the art and science of pizza making. I would definitely recommend this class to any pizza lover.
Jason R.
What a fantastic experience. Chef Luana was ready for my wife and I as soon as we arrived. She interspersed cooking instructions with some of her personal history so we got a sense of why she loves cooking. The whole experience was very hands on and ended with some of the most delicious pizza we have ever eaten. She sent us home with leftover pizza and some dough (that we made!) to make more pizzas soon. We will go back to her for other classes!
Cheryl B.
What’s not to love about pizza? But learning from a professional chef who is as warm as she is knowledgeable is an experience I won’t soon forget. Chef Luana tailors the class to the home cook and emphasizes the use of quality ingredients. She gave us so many great tips I feel like I can recreate delicious pizza at home. Chef Luana welcomed us so warmly into her home we felt like familia by the time the class was over. I highly recommend this pizza class and I’m very interested in attending more classes with Chef Luana. Grazie!
Randi Kofsky .
Scrumptious Pizza, Authentic Italian experience! If you’re craving the perfect crust, this class is for you!
Philip L.
Chef Luana gave excellent directions and the pizzas were delicious.
Gary G.
This was a fabulous experience. Chef Luana is a terrific pizza chef and my wife and I are thrilled that we had the opportunity to learn the art of pizza making from a true professional
Janet M.
Chef Luana was the perfect host and teacher. We learned about her, her cooking experience and her love of pizza. Our evening was the right balance of participation, learning and eating! And she made the best cappuccino ever!
siva i.
This class was amazing! I took my boyfriend for his birthday. It was a very intimate setting in Chef Luana's house. She was warm and friendly - it was truly like having an Italian nonna teaching you how to make pizza. She had everything staged wonderfully so that we could see each step of the pizza making process. She allowed us to take many pictures of each step so we'd be able to recreate it at home. She also had us take pictures of the ingredients she used.
The pizzas themselves were incredible. The dough was chewy and crispy and just was the right texture. She gave us all the leftovers which were still amazing the next day.
Great food, great conversation, and Luana has over 35 years of pizza making experience from her pizzeria in Italy - it was cool to hear her life story!
I definitely would recommend this class!
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