3-Day Professional Pizza University Class
Mobile Pizzeria: How to Launch and Operate a Successful Pizza Trailer Business
- August 19-21, 2024
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (Eastern Time)
- 10310 Southard Drive, Beltsville, Maryland 20705, United States
Class Overview
Class Curriculum
8:30AM-9:00AM – Arrival at Pizza University & Culinary Arts Center – Light Breakfast
9:00AM-9:30AM – Introduction by Pizza University Founder and CEO Francesco Marra
9:30AM-10:00AM – Introduction to Mobile Pizza
11:00AM-12:00PM – Dough Stretching
12:00PM-12:30PM – How to Start a Fire
12:30PM-1:00PM – How to Control the Fire – Different Techniques
1:00PM-2:30PM – Pizza Baking and Working Lunch
2:30PM-3:00PM – Partner Presentation
3:00PM-4:00PM – Biga and Poolish Mixing
4:00PM – Q&A
8:30AM-9:30AM – Meet at Marra Forni Elkridge Facility – Marra Forni Factory Tour
9:30AM-10:00AM – Drive Back to Pizza University & Culinary Arts Center
10:00AM-11:00AM – Food Cost 101
11:00AM-12:00PM – Marketing for Mobile Events
12:00PM-1:00PM – Proper Catering Set-Up Techniques
1:00PM-2:00PM – Pizza Baking and Working Luunch
2:00PM-3:30PM – Creative Pizza-Making (Discuss Pizza Menus)
3:30PM-4:00PM – How to Change a Tire?
4:00PM – Q&A
9:00AM-9:30AM – Arrival At Pizza University & Culinary Arts Center – Light Breakfast
9:30AM-10:30AM – Fire Training and Understanding the Fire
10:30AM-11:00AM – Partners Presentation
11:00AM-12:30PM – Dough Stretching and Pizza Baking
12:30PM-1:30PM – Working Lunch
1:30PM-2:30PM – Wedding Catering Detailed (How Many Pizzas, Appetizers, and Desserts)
2:30PM-3:00PM – Exam
3:00PM-3:30PM – Graduation and Certificate Presentation, Photos
3:30PM-4:00PM – Interviews
Meet The Instructor
Siler Chapman
Siler Chapman began his college career at UNC Charlotte with his sights set on mechanical engineering. After 9/11, he realized he was needed in elsewhere. He felt that he was being called to work with family and friends while serving his community. He quit school and with the help of his family, Siler opened Si’s Pizzeria in Fort Mill, SC.
He grew Si’s Pizzeria to three locations in North and South Carolina. The pizzerias were full service with 100+ seats, delivery, and take-out. Having to build a brand from the ground up to what would become a landmark in the community was no easy task. Siler’s determination to always win was a big part of his success.
For 12 years, he worked with the young people in the community through his pizzeria and his wakeboarding and snowboarding ministry. Siler became well known in the community for throwing dough locally and nationally. In fact, he holds three world titles for acrobatics, gaining him appearances on the Food Network, the Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Steve Harvey Show and The Today Show just to name a few.
Siler is a founding member of the World Pizza Champions and an organizer of the World Pizza Games (held at the International Pizza Expo) since 2005.
- 3 Time World Champion Pizza Acrobat
- Gold Medal “Squadra Acrobatica”
- Gold Medal “Team Acrobatic”
You Will Receive
Pizza University Certificate
Chef Jacket and Apron
Networking Opportunities
Post-Class Support
Testimonials From Our Students
Laura Hayes
“I’ve met a lot of talented people who will go on to do great things.”
Omar Saleh
“Everyone in my class came with a passion for pizza and is leaving with an even greater passion!”
Frequently Asked Questions
Pizza University & Culinary Arts is located at 10310-A Southard Drive, Beltsville, MD 20705.
Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)
Distance from Pizza University & Culinary Arts Center: 22 Miles
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Distance from Pizza University & Culinary Arts Center: 30 Miles
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Distance from Pizza University & Culinary Arts Center: 40 Miles
Please check our Terms & Conditions, including our cancelation and refund policy.
We will provide our students with a chef jacket, an apron, a binder with course-related material, and blank sheets of paper and a pen to take notes.
Feel free to wear something comfortable. Closed-toe shoes are recommended.
Please email info@pizzauniversity.org to receive hotel information.
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Lowell Taylor2023-08-23PHENOMINAL
Jennifer Mannelli2023-07-30
Emily Lucio2023-07-30This was so much fun. Highly recommend for a group
Mark Brown2023-07-18I just finished Pizza University's 3-Day Intensive class “Bridging the World of Pizza from Italy to New York” taught by Maestro Leo Spizzirri, and it was truly something! The facility itself is top-notch, featuring a variety of high-end pizza ovens from Marra Forni, excellent kitchen space, an excellent support staff and all the pizza making materials you could ask for. Most of the students in my class were professional chefs and restaurant owners, but there were also a number of home cooks looking to up their pizza game. We also had a series of presentations and samplings from purveyors of pizza ingredients including manufacturers and importers of flours, tomato products, cheeses, and vinegars. It was something to sample half a dozen mozzarellas, several different ricottas, and a taste flight of more than a dozen Italian imported vinegars! But for me the real highlight was Master Pizzaiolo Chef Leo himself. He says if you were to cut him he'd bleed tomato sauce and mozzarella, and I believe it. He has a huge wealth of experience making pizza, and he really is great at explaining it -- he really wants you as his student to understand the fine details of the art of pizza making. We spent much of the three days just learning about how different flours, dough recipes and ingredients, oven temperatures, and dough mixing and handling techniques all come together to form a unique finished product. This course was pretty intense, but I'd highly recommend it to anyone who is seriously interested in pizza!
Cayton Flippen2023-07-12Great experience and learned so much from Chef Leo to open the pizza shop the best way I know how! The learning of dough has been great!
David Elo2023-06-19Great class, had tons of fun learning and refining my skills.
Lexington Vazquez2023-06-17So much in 3days but the way things are planned it's not overwhelming. Good team to help you and super informative for anyone who wants to learn about pizza or be in the business. Staff is also amazing super helpful, very informative. Looking to be back soon!
Jamie Twing2023-06-15What an incredible experience!!!! We just got back from such a fun and educational day battling coworkers during Pizza Wars! Great to see how far our skills improved over time. Chef Dave and the team were absolutely incredible. My entire team was sooo thankful and appreciative for the opportunity! Would love to visit again! Absolutely recommend!
ray N2023-06-14Great experience with a knowledgeable chef and staff at Marra Forni.
Grace Gilbertson2023-05-12What a fabulous educational experience! All 3 days were packed with information any pizza maker can use to start their journey or hone their existing crust.