Neapolitan Pizza Making Class at Gusto Marigliano

The Neapolitan Pizza Making Class at Gusto Marigliano is a two-hour hands-on lesson held at Gusto Marigliano Pizzeria, Via Medina 12, 80133 Napoli, in the centro storico near Piazza Municipio, in Italy's Campania region. The class is run by Raphael Tours and Events, which markets it under the Food Tours of Naples name, and the pizzeria provides the kitchen and oven. A native pizzaiolo, a professional pizza maker, teaches participants the traditional Neapolitan method, from handling and stretching the dough to topping and baking in a hot oven. Naples is the birthplace of pizza and the craft is recognised by UNESCO, so the lesson focuses on technique as much as on the finished dish. The class is semi-private, with a maximum of about ten participants, and an evening start around 6:00PM is listed. The price is about EUR 50 (roughly $57) per adult. The listing includes the hands-on lesson with the pizzaiolo, the baking of the pizza that each participant makes, and the chance to eat it afterwards. Drinks beyond those included, extra food and tips are not covered. No transport is included, but the location is a short walk from Piazza Municipio, the Maschio Angioino castle and the port. The class focuses on a single savoury dish, so it does not include a sweet course. The pace is relaxed and the instructor works with the group in English. Participants with dietary needs, such as vegetarian, gluten-free or dairy-free requirements, should ask at booking whether alternative toppings or doughs can be offered, since the lesson is built around the classic wheat-flour dough. The class suits families, couples and groups of friends who want a practical experience, and it fits neatly into an evening before dinner or as an alternative to eating out. Guests should arrive on time because the dough stages follow a fixed sequence.