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. PCA 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.
Late Summer Pasta Workshop August 2026
Late Summer Harvest- Tomato Canning Class – August 2026
Chicago Pan Pizza- September 2026
Pizza + Prosecco
Tavern Style Pizza at Home – September 2026
Old World Chicago – September 2026
Italian Sausage Making with the Sod Father – September 2026
New York Pizza at Home – September 2026
Woodfired Pizza at Home – September Saturday Evening 2026
Cornmeal Deep Dish Pizza – September 2026
Master Soppressata Class – November 2026
Recreational classes are designed for active participation unless identified as a demonstration.
PCA provides the supplies and equipment required for the scheduled experience.
Most class cancellations require at least 48 hours' notice for Academy account credit.