Pizza and Pesto Masterclass

Craft pizza and pesto from scratch at Plus 5. Includes Prosecco, lunch and take-home treats!



2 hours Location South Wharf Class size 1 to 24 (public classes), 17 to 35   $109 (Afterpay available)

Join us at Plus 5 Bar for a hands-on masterclass where our expert pizzaiolos will guide you through the art of making pizza and pesto from scratch.
Start with a glass of Prosecco on arrival, then discover poolish, the centuries-old pre-ferment that creates light, airy, and flavourful dough. You’ll learn the fermentation secrets that take homemade pizza to the next level.
Next, get saucy with Executive Chef Malcolm Williams as you create a vibrant, herb-packed pesto with a unique twist. You'll take home your own handcrafted jar to impress family and friends.
Then it's time to shape, stretch and top your pizza before it bakes to golden, bubbly perfection. Once ready, sit down to enjoy your creation with a glass of wine, beer or a refreshing soft drink.
Whether you're a home cook or just pizza-curious, this fun and flavour-filled session is perfect for food lovers of all levels.

Upcoming dates for Pizza and Pesto Masterclass

Times are Melbourne time. Dates and prices as of 22 Oct 2026, 11:46pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1 upcoming date between 24 Oct 2026 and 24 Oct 2026.

  • Sat 24 Oct 2026, 10:30am-12:30pm
What you'll get
  • A welcome glass of Prosecco on arrival
  • Hands-on pizza dough workshop using traditional poolish fermentation
  • Pesto making session with Executive Chef Malcolm Williams (plus a jar to take home)
  • Your own handcrafted pizza, baked in our oven and enjoyed in the venue
  • One house drink (beer, wine or soft drink) to enjoy with your pizza
  • All ingredients, tools, and equipment provided
  • Recipes and tips to recreate the experience at home
Read more details   
Knowledge required
No prior cooking experience needed. Our expert team will guide you every step of the way.
What to bring
Your curiosity and appetite!
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hens party.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Plus 5, South Wharf Promenade, South Wharf VIC

Pizza and Pesto Masterclass location
Verified reviews

ClassBento loader icon

Recent reviews of Pizza and Pesto Masterclass

  • 5/5 from Sarah Santaera, attended Aug 2026: What a fantastic experience! I booked this class for my mum’s 70th birthday and it was such a joyful and wonderful class. We made pesto and pizza that we got to eat. We arr Italian and we were blown away with the quality of the pizza dough! Everyone was so impressed and enjoyed every last bite. My mum said it was a truely unforgettable experience. I would definitely reccommend this class at Plus 5!
  • 5/5 from Cheryl & Laurie Baker, attended Jul 2026: Very knowledgeable, helpful and patient
  • 5/5 from Floriy La Rocca, attended Jul 2026: I really enjoyed the whole class. The set up was very ordered and organised. I loved the coloured aprons amd the huge motar and pestel. The teachers were very friendly and offered some great tips on how to make the pesto and pizza dough through the session. I loved the taste of both the pesto and pizza. They were very accomodating to the needs of the group and gave us pizza boxes to take home our leftovers! It was a very successful team activity. Everyone loved it!
  • 5/5 from Cleo Ellenport, attended Jun 2026: This class was amazing! All of the teachers and staff were amazing. The ingredients and food was fantastic with the high-quality ingredients and lots of amazing drinks. We had a blast!
  • 5/5 from Cassandra McConno, attended Jun 2026: Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Throughly enjoyed our class and learnt skills. Wish we had time to do more lessons. But will again when in Melbourne.
  • 4/5 from Julie Rodgers, attended Jun 2026: I enjoyed the class but the bar has still not emailed teh recipe sheets to me at lomad@orcon.net.nz. Can you please arrange that? The chef's assistant said he hadn't printed them and would email them after the class.
  • 5/5 from Mimo Fornito, attended May 2026: That was so much fun.
  • 4/5 from Erin Parry, attended May 2026: I was given a gift card. Easy to access. Experience great and following process for pesto was good for all levels. Interesting conversation from chef learnt new ways to make pesto with other ingredients ie. orange dill walnuts etc making the dough was easy and great recipe. You can memorise it as easy. Process 2 days and pizza made with dough AMAZING. I have eaten pizza in Europe and it was top of list. Thankyou I am an experienced Italian cook and I learnt something today with nice people teaching and participating. Cheryl
  • 5/5 from Nick Ignatenko, attended Feb 2026: Plus 5 made it a great experience for our team. Lots of staff helping us along the way. Great food and drinks. I highly recommend. Thank you for the experience.
  • 5/5 from Susan Schott, attended Oct 2025: Just loved loved loved the class!!! Excellent Team, excellent Venue and excellent Food. Thank you thank you and thank you xx
  • 5/5 from Andrew Styles, attended Oct 2025: Really fun, engaging and hands-on session professionally presented by the Head Chef of the hospitality group, with great assistance with the whole team at Plus 5. Session started with a glass of Prosecco. Outcomes were a jar of self-made, fresh and delicious pesto and a pizza you make which you get to eat for lunch (using the remaining pesto if you want) or tomato sauce was also available. Overall, a fabulous morning.
  • 5/5 from Tania Anderson, attended Oct 2025: 10/10 absolutely loved the class, the chef and all the staff were amazing. So well run and organised. Will be bringing my family for one for sure.
  • 5/5 from Jason Spiteri, attended Oct 2025: It was fantastic, staff were amazing! Very generous with servings, You get to enjoy your pizza and take home your pesto. I would highly recommend this masterclass️
  • 5/5 from Chelsea Grubisic, attended Oct 2025: Such a fabulous experience, I took my mum for her birthday and she absolutely loved it! The quality of ingredients was impeccable and the staff were so amazing! Would definitely recommend and do again!!
Your teacher

Plus 5 Bar
Plus 5 Bar

4.9 (14)
Facebook likes 6k followers

We’re Plus 5 – a relaxed, riverside bar tucked away in Melbourne’s South Wharf. Our story started with a simple idea: create a place where great food, handcrafted drinks, and good vibes come together.
Over the years, we’ve become a go-to spot for stone-baked pizzas, signature cocktails, and casual catch-ups that turn into unforgettable nights. Whether it’s a laid-back afternoon with friends, after-work drinks, or a private event, we love bringing people together in our vibrant, welcoming space by the Yarra.
What makes us special? It’s the little things – the care our team puts into every serve, the energy on the terrace as the sun sets, and the creativity in every cocktail. We’ve hosted everything from functions and celebrations to DJ nights and corporate events, and we’re always up for more.
With years of experience behind the bar and in the kitchen, we’re proud to offer a space that’s all about sharing good times, great food, and even better company.

Gift this artisan class

With our gift card, they can book this class at a time that suits them.

They can also choose from our 16,000+ other classes.

redeem Gifting options

Book on ClassBento and enjoy exclusive perks:


  • Earn loyalty points
  • Money-back guarantee* for peace of mind
  • Local support from our Sydney-based team, rated 5 stars by customers
  • Public liability insurance included for your protection
  • ClassBento donates $1 to Dementia Australia with every paid booking
class 0 V48I01Z33L 34c052b7f77f35dccea660a6ce51910d 1 production melbourne Melbourne VIC AU melbourne