New Haven Style Pizza Making Class

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



3 hours Class size 1 to 8 guests       $95

Step into the world of New Haven-style pizza, or as the locals call it, “abeetza”, in this hands-on outdoor cooking workshop in Yonkers! You’ll dive into the history of this iconic pizza style and learn everything from dough fermentation to the perfect topping combinations, all while using gas and wood-fired ovens for an authentic experience.
Under expert guidance, you’ll craft three legendary New Haven pies: the classic Tomato Pie with its rich, tangy sauce, the Tomato and Cheese with its signature mozzarella layering, and the famous Clam Pie—a must-try for seafood lovers. Whether you’re a beginner or an intermediate baker, this class is designed to be accessible, engaging, and fun.
Get ready to knead, shape, and bake alongside your instructor while sipping on wine and enjoying Italian appetizers. With a small, intimate class size, you’ll receive plenty of personalized attention to perfect your technique.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll not only have mastered New Haven-style pizza-making but also gained the skills and confidence to recreate the magic at home. Join us for an unforgettable culinary experience in the Hudson Valley that’s equal parts delicious and inspiring!


Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly!
 
What you'll get
  • samples all the New Haven styles
  • a glass of wine and some Italian appetizers while cooking
  • your own pizza to take home
  • the confidence, and the recipes, to recreate the magic at home
  • an understanding of how to bake pizza in wood and gas-fired ovens, as well as how to convert your own home oven into a great pizza oven
  • access to your own personal ‘pizza coach’ for any future questions

Suitable for

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

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

Location

Yonkers, NY

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More about this class

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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. He teaches pizza making in his own home backyard or in student's homes (or backyards). Students can choose from a variety of pizza styles to learn how to make authentic Neapolitan, Roman, or Sicilian styles, along with New York, New Haven, and Detroit styles of pizza.
In the community, Fortissimo Pizza Ovens partners with the Westchester Italian Cultural Center each year to sponsor the Annual Westchester Pizza Cook-Off and Pizza Festival where amateur pizza makers compete for cash and bragging rights. The event is held each September in Tuckahoe, N.Y.

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