Master the Art of Authentic Italian Pizza

Join Canada's premier pizza making academy and learn from world-class pizzaiolos with decades of experience in traditional Italian pizza craftsmanship.

Explore Our Course

Pizza Mastery Course

Our comprehensive 8-week course is designed to take you from beginner to proficient pizzaiolo. With a perfect blend of theory and hands-on practice, you'll master the techniques that define authentic Italian pizza making.

Duration: 8 weeks (2 sessions per week, 4 hours each)

Total Hours: 64 hours of intensive training

Class Size: Limited to 10 students for personalized attention

1

Foundations of Dough

Learn the science behind perfect pizza dough. Master flour selection, yeast fermentation, hydration ratios, and kneading techniques that create the ideal crust texture and flavor.

Duration: 2 weeks

2

Sauce & Toppings Artistry

Discover the secrets of authentic Italian tomato sauce, from selecting the perfect tomatoes to balancing herbs and spices. Learn the art of topping arrangement for optimal flavor distribution.

Duration: 1.5 weeks

3

Wood-Fire Oven Mastery

Gain hands-on experience with traditional wood-fired ovens. Learn temperature control, proper pizza placement, and the rotating techniques that ensure perfectly cooked pizzas every time.

Duration: 2 weeks

4

Regional Italian Styles

Explore the diverse pizza traditions of Italy: Neapolitan, Roman, Sicilian, and more. Understand the unique characteristics and techniques that define each regional style.

Duration: 1.5 weeks

5

Business & Presentation

Learn the business side of pizza making, including cost control, menu design, and customer service. Master the art of pizza presentation and serving.

Duration: 1 week

Skills You'll Master

Dough fermentation science
Wood-fired oven operation
Traditional stretching techniques
Authentic sauce preparation
Regional style differentiation
Ingredient selection & sourcing
Pizza presentation & serving
Quality control & consistency

Student Testimonials

"The course transformed my understanding of pizza making. I went from making decent homemade pizza to opening my own successful pizzeria within a year of completing the program!"

MJ

Michael Johnson

Owner, "Napoli Express", Toronto

"As a professional chef looking to expand my skills, I found the Salvatore Academy exceptional. The instructors' depth of knowledge and hands-on teaching approach is unparalleled."

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Sophia Rodriguez

Executive Chef, Vancouver

"I took the course as a hobbyist, never expecting it to become a serious pursuit. The quality of instruction and the passion of the chefs inspired me to start a pop-up pizza business that's now my full-time career."

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Thomas Wilson

Pizza Artisan, Montreal

Meet Our Master Pizzaiolos

Chef Giovanni

Giovanni Rossi

Head Pizzaiolo | 25+ years experience

Born and trained in Naples, Italy, Giovanni brings authentic Neapolitan pizza traditions to Canada. He worked at legendary pizzerias like Da Michele and Sorbillo before moving to Toronto in 2010. Giovanni has trained over 500 students and is a certified Master Pizzaiolo by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana.

Chef Isabella

Isabella Conti

Roman Pizza Specialist | 15+ years experience

Isabella hails from Rome where she mastered the art of thin, crispy Roman-style pizza. She operated a successful pizzeria in Trastevere for 12 years before joining Salvatore Academy. Isabella specializes in gluten-free dough alternatives and modern pizza innovations while respecting traditional techniques.

Chef Marco

Marco De Luca

Wood-Fire Oven Expert | 20+ years experience

Marco is a third-generation pizzaiolo from Sicily with expertise in wood-fired oven construction and operation. He has designed ovens for pizzerias across North America and holds the record for the fastest certification of AVPN standards. Marco's passion lies in the science of heat transfer and perfect crust development.

Contact Us

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Phone Number

+1 (416) 555-7890

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Address

123 Pizzaiolo Street
Toronto, ON M5V 2T6

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Office Hours

Monday-Friday: 9AM-6PM
Saturday: 10AM-4PM