The Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (AVPN) promotes the preservation of traditional Pizza Napoletana and offers professional training. In Linsengericht we hosted a one-day course for interested home cooks — twelve participants and plenty of hands-on work at the pizza prep table and oven.
What the course covered
The course provided a compact introduction to the world of Pizza Napoletana: what defines the style and craft, how to prepare the dough, how to shape it and how to work safely and efficiently at the hot oven. Alongside short theory sessions, practical work was central — with plenty of time for questions, exchange and individual feedback.
The day in Linsengericht
Arrival and fundamentals
After a short introduction to the AVPN's philosophy and standards we covered the essential components: flour, water, yeast, salt — and why careful dough handling is the foundation of the final result. The aim was to develop a feel for timing, temperature and dough maturity, without losing sight of the whole process.
Hands-on at the oven
In the practical session participants shaped their dough balls, practised gentle stretching and applied classic toppings. Bakes were then carried out in the hot oven: working briskly, interpreting the heat and monitoring the bake closely — this is where routine is formed. The immediate, visible and flavourful results provided tangible motivation for the group.
Discussion and conclusion
The group wrap-up was used for feedback, questions and tips for practising at home. The compact course format showed that, with clear fundamentals, a bit of practice and the right approach, the quality of your own Pizza Napoletana can be improved step by step.
Who is the course for?
The AVPN one-day course is aimed at ambitious beginners as well as advanced hobby bakers who want to refresh and standardise their technique. Those who prefer structured learning will benefit from the clear focus on style, craft and repeatable processes.
Continue practising at home
Anyone who wants to consolidate their newly acquired skills at home will find high-quality pizza ovens, accessories and expert advice with us — for home kitchens as well as for the hospitality trade. We are happy to assist with selecting suitable equipment and to share practical insights from daily course work.
More about the AVPN
Background, guidelines and training offerings of the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana can be found on the official website: www.pizzanapoletana.org.