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North American Pizza & Culinary Academy
Learn it.
Learn it.
Live it.
Build with it.
Hands-on culinary experiences, Scuola Italiana Pizzaioli professional training, private and corporate events, restaurant consulting and commercial equipment expertise — all inside one working Academy.
Lisle, Illinois
Working Culinary Academy
Scuola Italiana Pizzaioli
Professional Pizza Training
Hands-On Experiences
Recreational & Culinary Education
Restaurant Consulting
Concept Through Launch
Equipment Showroom
See It. Test It. Put It to Work.
Made here. Shared together.
More Than a Cooking School
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A place to learn, celebrate and build.
At NAPCA, the kitchen is a classroom, a gathering place and a working resource for the pizza industry.
01Hands-on culinary classes
02Professional pizzaiolo training
03Private events and team experiences
04Restaurant consulting and equipment
Upcoming Experiences
Come cook with us.
Pizza styles, culinary workshops, date nights, seasonal experiences and more — taught inside the Academy.
Hands-On Class
Savory and Sweet Cinnamon and Rolls class – October 2026
Hands-On Class
Detroit Style Pizza at Home w/take home pan- October 2026
Hands-On Class
Woodfired Pizza at Home – October Saturday Evening 2026
Hands-On Class
Kid’s Kitchen Take Over- Halloween Pizza Party October 2026
Hands-On Class
Tavern Style Pizza at Home – October 2026
Hands-On Class
Pizza + Prosecco
Professional Training
Train like a professional pizzaiolo.
From focused one-day instruction through intensive professional programs and Scuola Italiana Pizzaioli certification, NAPCA brings serious pizza education to working professionals and aspiring operators.
Message Chef DanScuola Italiana Pizzaioli 1-Day Pizza Classica — December 5, 2026
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 9:00 AM–5:00 PM · Central Time (America/Chicago)
$650.00
5-Day Scuola Pizzaiolo Certification — December 7–11, 2026
Mon, Dec 7, 2026–Fri, Dec 11, 2026 · 9:00 AM–4:00 PM daily · Central Time (America/Chicago)
$3,100.00
3-Day Roman Style Pizza Class – January 12-14, 2027
Tue, Jan 12, 2027–Thu, Jan 14, 2027 · 9:00 AM–5:00 PM daily · Central Time (America/Chicago)
$2,000.00
5-Day Scuola Pizzaiolo Certification – February 1-5, 2027
Mon, Feb 1, 2027–Fri, Feb 5, 2027 · 9:00 AM–4:00 PM daily · Central Time (America/Chicago)
$3,100.00
3-Day American Pizza Masterclass – February 16-18, 2027
Tue, Feb 16, 2027–Thu, Feb 18, 2027 · 9:00 AM–5:00 PM daily · Central Time (America/Chicago)
$2,000.00
Scuola Italiana Pizzaioli
Italian pizza training with professional standards.
NAPCA is a home for serious professional pizza education. Through Scuola Italiana Pizzaioli programming, aspiring and working pizzaioli can train in technique, process, dough management and professional pizza production.
Chef Dan serves as a certified Master Instructor and leads professional programs including the 5-Day Pizzaiolo Certification, American Pizza Masterclass and Pizza Classica training.
Private Events
Make the kitchen your gathering place.
Bring your group together for a hands-on pizza experience — from birthdays and celebrations to company outings and off-site oven events. We shape the format around your occasion.
Plan a Private Event
Restaurant Consulting · Chef Anthony
Put your pizza idea to work.
Chef Anthony works with restaurant owners to turn an idea into a practical operation — from menu and dough development to kitchen flow, equipment selection, team training and launch.
Talk With Chef Anthony
Equipment
See it. Test it. Put it to work.
Academy-selected ovens and dough equipment. Explore the full catalog for pizza cutters, peels, pans and the tools that complete your kitchen.
NAPCA
Countertop Spiral Dough Mixer (Pro10)
$2,599.00 View equipment
NAPCA
Countertop Spiral Dough Mixer (Standard10 Series)
$2,199.00 View equipment
Alfa
Alfa Forni Moderno Portable
$788.00 View equipment
Alfa
Alfa Forni Moderno 2 Pizze
$2,799.00 View equipment
Alfa
Alfa Forni Classico 4 Pizze
$5,199.00 View equipment
Alfa
Alfa Forni Classico 2 Pizze
$3,999.00 View equipment
Academy Partners
Built with the industry.
The North American Pizza & Culinary Academy works alongside manufacturers, suppliers, educators and industry leaders who help us teach, demonstrate, equip and support the pizza community.
Meet Our Academy PartnersOctober 2026 · Academy Partner Spotlight
Meet the Academy
The right people for your next step.
Plan a class, grow your pizza business, host an event or equip your kitchen. Start with the person who knows that part of the Academy.
Chef Anthony Iannone
Restaurant concepts, menu and dough development, kitchen operations and culinary direction.
Explore consultingChef Daniel Czuba
Professional pizzaiolo education, advanced pizza technique and Scuola Italiana Pizzaioli certification.
View professional programsChef Steph Monti
Hands-on classes, celebrations, corporate events and private culinary experiences.
Explore classes & experiencesShawn Nork
Pizza ovens, mixers, dough equipment and pizza tools. Find the right fit for your kitchen.
Browse equipment & tools
Inside NAPCA
Learn in a working pizza kitchen.
At the North American Pizza & Culinary Academy in Lisle, students learn by making pizza in a real culinary environment — from hands-on public classes to professional pizzaiolo training.
Groups can book private culinary experiences, while restaurant owners can work with our team on menu and dough development, kitchen workflow, equipment selection and staff training.
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1970 University Ln
Lisle, IL 60532
1970 University Ln
Lisle, IL 60532
Call
630-395-9958
630-395-9958
Monday–Friday 9am–5pm
Saturday by appointment · Sunday closed
Saturday by appointment · Sunday closed
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