Pizza Dough and Calzone Cooking Class

Learn to make Roman pizza dough, Italian salad and calzone with Chef Antonella.



3.5 hours

Class size 1 to 8 (public classes), 6 to 10
  $125 (Afterpay available)

Join us to discover the secrets of making authentic Roman pizza dough from scratch in this super hands-on Italian pizza cooking class in Ryde. You'll have fun creating your own dough and learning the correct technique for proofing, fermenting, stretching and rolling the dough before selecting your toppings. You'll also enjoy making calzone and preparing a delicious Italian salad to complement your pizzas.
What's on the Menu:
  • Perfect Pizza Dough: Soft, stretchy dough that bakes to golden brown perfection.
  • Delicious Toppings: Classic Margherita to other delicious topping combinations.
  • Calzone: Pizza pockets filled and folded to create the perfect enclosed pockets of flavour.
  • Italian Salad: No pizza feast is complete without the perfect salad. Learn to prepare a unique and delicious salad that shines with the perfect dressing, along with tips on how to keep it crisp and flavourful.
  • Bonus: Learn how to freeze your pizza bases to enjoy homemade pizza anytime.
Chef Antonella will guide you through each step and technique to ensure you feel confident to create true Italian pizza at home. You will learn different fermentation options and how to get great results both in your kitchen oven and in a pizza oven!
It will transform your pizza nights forever!
Join us to bring the vibrant taste of Italy into your home with every slice.
Buon Appetito!

Upcoming dates for Pizza Dough and Calzone Cooking Class

Times are Sydney time. Dates and prices as of 8 Oct 2026, 10:49am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

10 upcoming dates between 8 Dec 2026 and 26 Mar 2027.

  • Tue 8 Dec 2026, 6pm-9:30pm
  • Mon 11 Jan 2027, 11am-2:30pm
  • Wed 13 Jan 2027, 6pm-9:30pm
  • Fri 15 Jan 2027, 6pm-9:30pm
  • Mon 25 Jan 2027, 6pm-9:30pm
  • Wed 24 Feb 2027, 6pm-9:30pm
  • Sun 28 Feb 2027, 2pm-5:30pm
  • Fri 5 Mar 2027, 6pm-9:30pm
  • Tue 9 Mar 2027, 6pm-9:30pm
  • Fri 26 Mar 2027, 6pm-9:30pm
What you'll get
  • You'll receive everything you need for the class, including your recipes, ingredients, equipment and aprons to wear during the class.
  • At the end of the class, you'll sit together and relax to enjoy your creation Italian-style.
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Knowledge required
No prior experience is needed - this class is perfect for all levels and Italian food lovers!
What to bring
  • Bring your appetite!
  • BYO welcome.
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

Ryde, NSW

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  • 5/5 from Greg Nelson, attended Sep 2026: It was a great experience with five of us a lot of time to ask questions and one on one time and would do her other classes would highly recommend doing this cooking lesson and I am sure her other lessons. If you are just looking and thinking I would say just do it it was a great day.
  • 5/5 from Nicolas Binse, attended Sep 2026: Great class, very engaging teacher. The balance between working and eating is good. Lots of tops on pizza making and more generally on Italian cooking. The group really enjoyed. Thanks again.
  • 5/5 from Justin, attended Sep 2026: Such a great experience! A great opportunity to learn a few new skills and spend some time learning the art of Italian Cuisine. Thankyou I really enjoyed the day and the fruits of our labour.
  • 5/5 from Liz Nisbett, attended Sep 2026: This was a great class. The food was amazing and the night was very well organised, all instructions were clear and easy to follow, and we went home with a box of goodies too!
  • 5/5 from Anne Xuereb, attended Sep 2026: Lovely well paced class with Chef Antonella
  • 5/5 from Claire Hepburn, attended Sep 2026: Class was extremely well run, informative and good fun. Pizzas were excellent and have lots of tips and tricks to replicate at home.
  • 5/5 from Leanne Cachia, attended Sep 2026: The class was really fun and it was a great learning experience. The teacher was amazing, we had a great time and will definitely go back.
  • 5/5 from Peter Crampton, attended Jul 2026: Had a great time and learnt a lot about the process of making pizza and calzone. Highly recommend
  • 5/5 from Carolyn Hefferman, attended Jul 2026: This is my fourth cooking class I’ve have totally enjoyer everyone chef Antonella is such an informative teacher she makes everything so easy. I was so happy to know pizza dough is so easy crunchy light and tasty. It’s great you can cook it in the oven in no time. I really enjoyed sharing a meal with everyone and had plenty to bring home too.
  • 5/5 from Jacqueline Mervin, attended Jun 2026: A really enjoyable class with a great mix of learning and eating! I came away with a much better understanding of pizza dough and a few tricks I’d never have figured out on my own. Chef Antonella kept things relaxed and engaging; the potato pizza was a standout for me. Definitely worth it if you want a fun night out and some skills you’ll actually use again at home!
  • 5/5 from Benjamin Fung, attended Jun 2026: Antonella's an amazing teacher, setting up a great atmosphere, instructing us flawlessly and giving us great little bits of advice for our own attempts for the future! Would highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Stacey Barclay-Smyth, attended May 2026: We such a great time at the Pizza Dough & Calzone class! Antonella and Chris were both so lovely and made the whole experience really fun and welcoming. The class (set on in a beautiful, intimate, homey space) was super easy to follow, even for beginners, our creations were so delicious, and we walked away with heaps of practical tips and tricks to help perfect our pizza dough at home. Such a fun experience!
  • 5/5 from Shayan Hajiabadi, attended May 2026: Very friendly. Approachable.
  • 5/5 from Howard Lovatt, attended May 2026: Antonella was so lovely and an excellent chef! Our pizzas were delicious! It was great to learn all the tips about how to make the pizza dough specifically.
  • 5/5 from Omid Ghasemi, attended May 2026: We had an amazing time at the “Pass the Parmesan” pizza cooking class with Chef Antonella. She was such a great chef, super friendly, welcoming, and easy to learn from. The whole class was very well organised, and everything felt neat, clean, and fun from start to finish. I really enjoyed learning how to make the pizzas, and they turned out delicious. The calzone was next level and definitely one of the highlights of the day. This would be an amazing experience for anyone looking for a fun cooking activity :)
  • 5/5 from Dawn Hooper, attended Apr 2026: Thank you x 5 stars. So many secret tips and tricks on how to master delicious pizza, salad and calzone. Looking forward to the pasta class next
  • 5/5 from Isaac Chan, attended Apr 2026: great class very fun
  • 5/5 from Yoav Dolev, attended Apr 2026: This class is excellent! Chef Antonella is extremely knowledgable and makes a seemingly daunting task, like making pizza dough, feel easy and fun. The class size is perefect, allowing thre chef to give personal attention to each participant. And the final result - delicious. Highly recommended A++
  • 5/5 from Chris Neville, attended Mar 2026: What a great evening and a wonderful class, Antonella was warm and inviting and very engaging with information and stories. We learnt so much and was able to try some pizzas that I never would’ve imagined. I couldn’t rate this experience highly enough.
  • 5/5 from Gary Dwyer, attended Mar 2026: Lovely time. Great pizza. Highly recommend.
  • 5/5 from Lynda Jones, attended Mar 2026: We had the most wonderful experience at the pizza and calzone class with Chef Antonella and her husband Chris. From start to finish, everything was beautifully organised and so enjoyable. We began by making the dough completely from scratch, learning techniques that were easy to follow and fun to do. Throughout the class we made a variety of pizzas, cooking them both in the indoor oven and the outdoor pizza oven, which was fantastic to experience. We started with delicious appetizer pizzas that we all shared together, then moved on to preparing fresh Italian salads before creating our main pizzas. To finish, we each made either a savoury or sweet calzone — such a perfect ending! The class was very interactive and Antonella gave us plenty of choice with toppings, which made it feel creative and personal. Antonella and Chris work like a well-oiled machine, and everything flowed effortlessly. What made the experience even more special was the atmosphere. The table was beautifully set so we could all sit down together and share the meal we had made. It felt warm, welcoming, and like being in someone’s home rather than a formal class. Antonella is a fantastic teacher — warm, inviting, fun, and incredibly accommodating. She even catered thoughtfully for different needs, including someone in our group with a broken hand! Everything about the experience was fabulous — the teaching, the organisation, the food, and the hospitality. We left full, happy, and inspired to make pizza, salads and calzone at home. Highly recommended!
  • 5/5 from Kuganathan Sachithananthan, attended Feb 2026: Excellent class. Well prepared and presented. Even though My knowledge and skills were very basic at the end I got the confidence of making a decent pizza. Without any hesitation I would recommend this class and I am happy to have more classes from Chef Antonella. Side note: Her helping hand Chris is also amazing.
  • 5/5 from Meg Isherwood, attended Feb 2026: My partner and I had a fantastic time with Chef Antonella. Antonella is accompanied by her husband who is a great help and also very informative himself. The set up was highly professional, incredibly neat, and such a warm home setting. I could not express how much I would recommend going to this class and I’m sure any other of Chef Antonella’s additional classes. She gave us great Italian background history, reasoning behind each technique, clear simple steps, take home information to remember what we have learnt and always ensured people can ask questions. Thanks Chef Antonella for the great afternoon and we will be back for more!!!
  • 5/5 from Daniela Barbieri, attended Jan 2026: Myself and my partner took this class and were wonderfully surprised at how detailed the teaching experience was. Not only was Antonella a wonderful host, with a very clean and organised set up (and an awesome playlist), but her passion for cooking truly shone as she took the time to explain both how to perform the steps with handy little tricks along the way, but also why, including the science behind the dough. We had a random group of people of all ages, but had such a good time as everyone felt welcome and at home, sharing so many laughs throughout the night, and going home with very full bellies! Also a special shout out to Chris, best sous chef ever!! Truly was fantastic, and we cannot wait to try this at home as we are now equipped with heaps of knowledge to impress our families. Thank you again Antonella.
  • 5/5 from Misha Arora, attended Jan 2026: I'm really happy I signed up for this class! It turned out to be such a wonderful experience. Antonella and her husband were truly wonderful hosts. The class was thoughtfully organised and easy to follow. The pizzas we made were absolutely delicious and tasted just like authentic ones. I wholeheartedly recommend this class to everyone!
  • 5/5 from Jacqui Odoherty, attended Jan 2026: We learnt the skills of how to make amazing pizza dough, sauces, calzones and traditional salads. Antonella shares her tips and secrets along the way in a light and fun way and teaches a multitude of ways for entertaining and day to day living. It was such an enjoyable evening helped by her personal sous chef. After lots of searching we now know how to make the perfect dough.
  • 5/5 from Connie El-Amal, attended Jan 2026: What an amazing experience we had tonight with Chef Antonella and her very helpful husband. Our lesson was making pizza and calzone's but it was so much more than that. Chef Antonella explained everything so clearly and gave us so many wonderful hints and tips. We were warmly welcomed into their home and it was very well setup for our lesson. I have been trying to perfect my pizza's and this lesson was such a evening full of fun and knowledge. "Less is more" We made our pizzas and calzone's and Chef Antonella also made us 2 salads (a must have when eating pizzas) and we enjoyed every mouthful. Check out her website - passtheparmesan.com.au and see the list of other cooking lessons she has. A must for anyone, experienced or not. We had a beautiful group to enjoy the experience with too. Millie Grazie Chef Antonella.
  • 5/5 from Ric Serrao, attended Dec 2025: so much fun and learnt so so so much my wife and I attended and can’t wait to book another different cooking class and to top it off lunch was amazing
  • 5/5 from Matthew Topfer, attended Nov 2025: What a fantastic way to spend our afternoon. Such a fun activity and Antonella and Chris weee great hosts, we had a ball.
  • 5/5 from Marium Halloum, attended Nov 2025: Was a really great experience had such a good time! The chef was so enthusiastic and informative. We left feeling so grateful and got to take home some goodies!
  • 5/5 from Elizabeth Cross, attended Oct 2025: Antonella was fantastic as was her "Sous Chef" husband Chris. Knowledgeable, vibrant and entertaining, the class was fun from start to end and time flew by. One of the best group classes we've ever participated in! We learned how to make pizza dough, sauce, calzone and two of the most delicious salads that were as good as the pizza. We learned methods adaptable for both pizza and regular ovens and were able to take home extra dough balls for later - such a generous amount of food! Would highly recommend Pass the Parmesan and would love to join another of Antonella's classes! Thanks so much.
  • 5/5 from Rima Waters, attended Sep 2025: Love the experience, it was at the chef's place felt very comfortable.the teacher was very passionate about her cooking, full of knowledge. I think all of the participants is very keen to go home and cook. We had lovely dinner at the beautiful setting. Can't talk enough about the lovely atmosphere hospitality and experience.
  • 5/5 from Lala T, attended Sep 2025: Chef Antonella is absolutely amazing!!!!!!!!!!! Seriously the class was beyond incredible. From start to finish the class was unbelievably fun. Lovely chef Antonella has put in sooo much effort with every aspect of this class. I’m not the biggest fan of pizza’s but the pizza we made in this class was WOWWWW so so delicious!!!!!!! Heaps of smiles and laughter in this phenomenal class and I’m so grateful I attended!!! Thank you for everything! You truely went above and beyond and your knowledge and expertise is truely marvellous! Also, I’m not a fan of salads especially with dressing however the salad we made in this class is the best salad and dressing I’ve ever had! Everything was very delicious and anyone who attends this class is lucky as it gets!
  • 5/5 from William Swan, attended Jun 2025: It was a fun and enjoyable class. It was really interesting to learn about the different styles of pizzas, and the class was scaled to our cooking experience which made it easy to pick up. I really enjoyed it!
  • 5/5 from Emma-May Teixeira, attended Jun 2025: I booked this as a date for my boyfriend and I and it was so much fun! Our teacher was so friendly and funny, she makes you feel really comfortable.
Your teacher

Chef Antonella - Pass the Parmesan Italian Cooking School
Chef Antonella - Pass the Parmesan Italian Cooking School

5.0 (120)
female Women-owned

Ciao, I’m Antonella and I’m passionate about sharing authentic Italian cooking experiences.
My love for cooking began at the age of seven, cooking alongside my mother. Together, we created a cherished handwritten cookbook filled with recipes and tips she passed down to me. Those early experiences ignited a lifelong passion for sharing the joy of Italian cooking with people like you.
WHY COOK WITH ME?
I bring a unique blend of my Italian heritage and professional chef training to every class. After leaving the corporate world to follow my heart, I trained as a chef at Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School, began selling fresh Italian products at farmers markets, and worked alongside top chefs in restaurants and function centres.
For over 18 years, I’ve been teaching Italian cooking - both online and in-person – helping cooks like you fall in love with good and flavourful Italian food.
Pass the Parmesan Italian Cooking School: Teaching is where my heart lies, and it inspired me to create my very own cooking school. I love inspiring others and sharing my knowledge through fun and interactive classes to master delicious and authentic Italian flavours.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN MY CLASSES:
  • Small class sizes for personal attention
  • Step-by-step guidance so you feel confident every step of the way
  • Authentic Italian recipes that are a joy to make, and even better to eat
  • A friendly, relaxed atmosphere where questions and laughter are always welcome!
Whether you're just starting out or ready to take your cooking skills to the next level, join me to cook, learn and share the joy of Italian food together.
I can't wait to welcome you into my home!
Chef Antonella
Italian Chef & Food Coach

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