Naples: Pizza & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Local Chef

Summary

Neapolitan pizza dough from scratch and creamy tiramisu in a lively kitchen

You’ll roll up your sleeves in Naples for real pizza dough kneading, learn local tricks from a Neapolitan chef, taste homemade bruschetta and creamy tiramisu you build yourself, then share laughter (and maybe some limoncello) around the table. Expect flour on your hands—and memories that stick longer.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll be honest, I was mostly here for the tiramisu. But the second we stepped into that kitchen in Naples, flour dust hanging in the air and everyone elbow-to-elbow around the wooden table, I got swept up. Our chef, Antonio (who had the kind of quick wit only Neapolitans seem to have), handed me an apron and grinned like he knew I’d never kneaded dough before. He showed us how to press and fold the pizza dough—my hands stuck everywhere at first—and he kept saying “piano, piano” (slowly) while my friend tried to shape hers into something vaguely round. The smell of tomatoes simmering behind us kept distracting me.

We made bruschetta first—just chopped cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, olive oil on thick bread—but somehow it tasted different here. Maybe it was the olive oil or just being in Naples. The main keyword for this tour is definitely “Naples pizza and tiramisu cooking class,” but honestly it felt more like a family lunch than a class. Antonio told stories about his grandmother’s recipes while we layered mascarpone and coffee-soaked biscuits for tiramisu. He let us taste as we went (I definitely snuck more than one spoonful). Someone from another group tried to pronounce “savoiardi” and everybody cracked up—including Antonio.

The wood-fired oven was hotter than I expected—Antonio said you could bake a pizza in 90 seconds if you did it right. My crust came out a little lopsided but golden and chewy, just like he promised. We ate our pizzas together at a long table with cold drinks (I picked Peroni, others had wine), then finished with our own tiramisu and tiny glasses of limoncello that tasted like summer in a shot glass. There was this moment when everyone just went quiet eating dessert—I still think about that silence.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Hands-on pizza and tiramisù class

• Meet local chef in Naples
• Mix and knead pizza dough
• Shape and top pizza
• Bake pizza in wood-fired oven
• Prepare tiramisù layers
• Learn tiramisù secrets
• Enjoy pizza and tiramisù with drink
• Receive recipes to take home

Top questions

Is this Naples pizza & tiramisu cooking class suitable for families?

Yes, it’s friendly for families, couples, friends—even small children can join with parents.

Do I get to eat what I make during the class?

Yes, you’ll eat your own pizza margherita and tiramisu after preparing them.

Are drinks included in the Naples cooking class?

You get an alcoholic drink with your pizza and limoncello with dessert.

Is there a vegetarian option for this cooking class?

The menu includes vegetarian-friendly items like bruschetta and margherita pizza.

Will I get recipes to take home after the class?

Yes, you’ll leave with recipes so you can recreate everything at home.

Is luggage storage available during the class?

A free luggage deposit is included for participants’ convenience.

Where is this Naples cooking class located?

The kitchen is centrally located in Naples with public transport options nearby.

What’s included

Your afternoon includes all ingredients for making pizza margherita from scratch plus bruschetta as a starter; hands-on guidance from a local chef; use of aprons and chef hats; alcoholic drink with your meal; homemade tiramisu (which you also prepare); limoncello served with dessert; free luggage deposit; plus printed recipes to take home so you can try it again wherever you are.