Neapolitan Pizza Making Class

Learn how to make authentic Neapolitan pizza using a backyard pizza oven in this pizza making class in Yonkers.



3 hours Location Yonkers Class size 4 to 8 guests   $105 - $150 ($105 for Public class; $150 for Private class)

Get ready to level up your at-home pizza making with this fun and hands-on pizza making class in Yonkers! In this cooking class, you will learn how to make authentic Neapolitan pizza using a wood or gas-fired backyard pizza oven, while enjoying some Italian appetizer.
Enjoy your own pizza masterpiece, then take home recipes for the dough, topping, and appetizer. Bring your apron and appetite. No backyard oven? No problem, your instructor, Frank, also covers how to convert your home oven into an impressive pizza oven.
This class is perfect for beginners and offers a fun and educational pizza making lesson. Your instructor will guide you through the process of your homemade pizza recipe every step of the way. This intimate class allows you to ask as many questions as you'd like! Enjoy a sparkling water and Italian appetizers as you learn for a fun and lighthearted environment. You are welcome to bring your own wine to the class. By the end of class, you'll have a great pizza of your own making to enjoy at home after the class.
What you'll learn:
  • A brief history of Neapolitan pizza and what makes it unique.
  • Dough preparation and fermentation; hydration.
  • Dough kneading, balling, and shaping.
  • Learn how to make classic Neapolitan Marinara, Margherita, and Pizza Soppressata.
  • Learn how to bake your pizza in wood- or gas-fired pizza ovens.
  • Tips and equipment needed to convert your home oven into one which will mimic a professional pizza oven.
  • Proper oven management and temperature control to achieve that signature charred crust and perfectly melted toppings.
  • Baking the pizza – peel skills, placing, cooking, and extracting the pie.
  • Full recipes, oven tips, and resource list to help you master the art of Neapolitan pizza making.
  • Post-class access to our pizza pros to answer any questions you have. Really, we’ll give you our number, feel free to reach out to us whenever you want to with any pizza questions you have.
What you'll get
A great pizza of your own making to enjoy at home after the class.
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Knowledge required
Not a seasoned pizza maker? No worries! This workshop is designed for beginners and intermediate bakers alike, and our intimate class size ensures plenty of personalized attention.
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Location

113 Cassilis Avenue, Yonkers, NY

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Recent reviews of Neapolitan Pizza Making Class

  • 5/5 from Christopher Isles, attended Jul 2026: Amazing class. Amazing instructor was able to help me correct many of the mistakes that I had been making, and taught me new techniques to try. The instructor is obviously very skilled at pizza making, but was also skilled as an instructor, giving clear, concise answers to questions posed by students. The class is held in a beautiful backyard setting.
  • 5/5 from Ira Rhome, attended Jul 2026: Frank is a great teacher. He explained everything quite well and gave me a thorough instructions on the art of making a great neapolitan pizza. His backyard classroom made it very comfortable to learn these new pizza making skills.
  • 5/5 from Amanda Johnson, attended Jul 2026: What a great and informative time! Frank was super knowledgeable, hospitable and made for a great host and teacher. Would highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Rodrigo Pena Lang, attended May 2026: Frank was great! Very knowledgeable and nice! Thank you for your time.
  • 5/5 from Deepak Kaji, attended Jan 2026: I bought this as a gift for my parents and they were blown away. They called me immediately after the class and described Frank’s professionalism, knowledge, patience, and good nature. They walked away with four pizzas, some extra dough, and tons of memories. Would recommend for anyone who loves Neapolitan pizza!
  • 5/5 from Samantha Knowlton, attended Jun 2025: Such a great class!! Frank was a fabulous instructor, the pizzas turned out great and we had fun in the process of making them. And, we got to take home the dough we made during class.
Your teacher


Frank Bosketti, a third generation Italian American from Boston and New York, has been cooking pizza, pasta, and everything Italian for his family and friends for the past 30 years. He learned pizza making in Italy and the US, competes in amateur pizza competitions, and is a certified pizza contest judge. He is also a personal chef and member of the US Personal Chef Association (USPCA).
Frank founded Fortissimo Pizza Ovens where he offers high quality backyard pizza ovens and fun, personalized instruction to help students learn the art of pizza making. Students can choose to make a variety of pizza styles from classic Italian pizza to traditional Italian-American pizza.
In the community, Fortissimo Pizza Ovens partnered with the Westchester Italian Cultural Center to sponsor the Annual Westchester Pizza Cook-Off and Pizza Festival where amateur pizza makers competed for cash and bragging rights. The event was held in Tuckahoe, N.Y.

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