3-Day Intensive Class
The Fantastic 4: NY, Grandma, Detroit & Sicilian Pizza
- March 16-18, 2026
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (Eastern Time)
- Class Capacity: 18 seats
- 10310 Southard Drive, Beltsville, Maryland 20705, United States
Class Overview
Led by Giulio Adriani, a 5-time World Pizza Champion and the expert behind the pizzeria voted as having the 2nd best NY-style pizza in the country, this masterclass guides you step-by-step through the art and science of crafting four iconic pizza styles: New York, Detroit, Grandma, and Sicilian. Perfect for aspiring pizzaiolos, food enthusiasts, or anyone ready to take their pizza game to the next level.
What You’ll Learn:
Master the techniques for preparing, stretching, topping, and baking NY-Style, Detroit-Style, Grandma-Style, and Sicilian pizzas.
Create authentic sauces and doughs from scratch for each pizza style.
Gain expert knowledge on pizza equipment, including ovens, pans, stones, and tools.
Understand the nuances of baking techniques, including par-baking, edge caramelization, and pan management.
Troubleshoot common challenges and perfect your pizza-making skills across all four styles.
By the end of this masterclass, you will leave with the confidence, techniques, and recipes to recreate authentic pizzas at home or impress in a professional kitchen.
Class Curriculum
Meet Your Instructor
Giulio Adriani
The Naples native Giulio Adriani is redefining Neapolitan Pizza in America. Giulio’s 30 years of experience began in his grandmother’s kitchen in Rome, though he later traveled to Naples to learn from master pizzaioli Gaetano Fazio and Antonio Starita. Certified as an authentic Neapolitan Pizza Master by the Associazione Pizzaioli Napoletani, Giulio has owned and operated restaurants all over the world; in Italy, New York, Atlanta and most recently in Washington, DC. A stickler for authenticity, he focuses on developing the perfect crust and insists that the mozzarella be handmade at each of his restaurants. Widely considered one of the world’s leading pizza experts, Giulio travels across Europe, Asia, and Latin America to instruct aspiring pizzaioli and teach proper Neapolitan techniques.
You Will Receive
Pizza University Certificate
Chef Jacket and Apron
Networking Opportunities
Post-Class Support
Testimonials From Our Students
Giuseppe Mastroeli
It was a breakthrough for me! I definitely would recommend Pizza University to others!
Matthew Rodriquez
I now have the confidence to produce great quality dough!
Previous Students In Action
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.