Management at ilFornino saw a need to educate the public to be able to enrich their pizza making experience of creating authentic traditional Neapolitan pizza. In order to achieve this noble goal, the IPA, or ilFornino Pizza Academy was created. The founding fathers of this academy are Chris Salman, Jimmy Salman and direct from Italy, Master Pizzaiuolo AlFonso Saviello. Master Pizzaiuolo Alfonso Saviello, brings with him his tremendous knowledge of the history, the authentic tradition, evolution, and teaching ability surrounding Neapolitan pizza. Chef Alfonso pays particular attention to the ingredients by selecting quality Italian products imported directly from the Campagna region in Italy. He understands that is necessary in order to be faithful to the recreation of true essence of Italy right here in the US.
Learn how to make the dough from scratch, fermenting the dough and then baking your own pizza. This is an amazing opportunity to learn a new skill. Sign up and join us at the ilFornino Pizza Academy.
Are you looking to learn the art of wood fired cooking at your own pace? This private class will allow you to learn essential techniques, starting the fire, managing the fire, cooking pizza, making dough from scratch and more at your own level without the stress of being in a class with other students.
In this team building activity, you and your team will learn how to make Neapolitan pizza from scratch. First, you'll make the Neapolitan dough, add all the ingredients, and shape the beautiful Neapolitan pizza dough. It is a sense of accomplishment when making your own dough! Then, it's time for the pizza competition. You team will pair off into groups and compete to make the best Neapolitan pizza. After learning to make the Neapolitan dough, the Chef will provide an assortment of toppings like pepperoni, sausage, basil, olive oil for you and your group to create your perfect pizza. Finally, class ends with enjoying your creations along with a freshly made wood fired roasted squash and mozzarella salad and finished with a home made Tiramisu.
Learn to cook with fire! Learn to cook with Chef Fatima at your own pace. This class is an excellent tool to master wood fired cooking and learn skills that you will cherish for years to come. Impress your family and loved ones with your new skills.
Chef Fatima Mortada will be at the ilFornino Pizza Academy (IPA) in September 2021. In this introductory course, you will learn the art of making a true Neapolitan Wood Fired Pizza. The chef will also demonstrate the proper wood fired pizza cooking and handling techniques using the ilFornino Pizza Ovens.
“Let’s Cook” is a great course for individuals who have taken the basic course “Going back to the basics” and want to expand their horizon into making the dough from scratch as well as learning different stretching and cooking techniques.
“Wood Fired Cooking- Full Meal” is a great course for individuals who want to expand their skills into making a three-course meal from scratch. Learn how to make an appetizer, entrée and dessert in your wood fired pizza oven.
Get your special event catered by the professionals of ilFornino Pizza Academy. We are proud to offer a fully catering services onsite and offsite. You name the date and time, and we will do the rest.
