Come hungry.
Leave knowing more.
Hands-on pizza classes, culinary workshops, date nights, seasonal experiences and programs for home cooks who want to learn inside a working culinary Academy.
Serious technique without losing the fun.
No professional experience is required for recreational programming. NAPCA provides the instruction, environment and tools needed to learn by doing.
Programs range from pizza-style fundamentals to date nights, family experiences, culinary workshops and specialty events.
Pizza at Home
Chicago, New York, Detroit, wood-fired and other pizza styles.
Date Nights
Shared culinary experiences designed for couples.
Family & Kids
Approachable hands-on experiences for families and younger cooks.
Culinary Workshops
Pasta, sausage making, seasonal workshops and more.
Choose your next experience.
Upcoming published classes from the Academy schedule.
Savory and Sweet Cinnamon and Rolls class – October 2026
Detroit Style Pizza at Home w/take home pan- October 2026
Woodfired Pizza at Home – October Saturday Evening 2026
Kid’s Kitchen Take Over- Halloween Pizza Party October 2026
Tavern Style Pizza at Home – October 2026
Pizza + Prosecco
Rustic Italian Breads – November 2026
New York Pizza at Home – November 2026
Hearty Fall Stuffed Pasta Workshop – November 2026
Date Night – Tuscan Steakhouse Style Meal November 2026
Chicago Pan Pizza w/take home Pan- November 2026
Master Soppressata Class – November 2026
Take and Bake Pie Class-with the Ceramic Pie Dish to take home! – November 2026
Woodfired Pizza at Home – Saturday Evening November 2026
Old World Chicago – December 2026
SPECIAL EDITION PIZZA + PROSECCO UGLY SWEATER STYLE!
Recreational classes are designed for active participation unless identified as a demonstration.
NAPCA provides the supplies and equipment required for the scheduled experience.
Cancel at least 48 hours before class to receive Academy account credit. Credits never expire; late cancellations forfeit payment.