Master the Dough in the comfort of your own Home.

At Marino & The Dough, we bring the art of Italian Dough-making into your home, creating an unforgettable hands-on experience. Led by Australian-Italian Dough Craftsman Luke Marino. Because great pizza doesn’t start in the oven, it starts with the Dough.

Inspired by Naples and fuelled by precision, passion, and a love for the perfect Dough, Luke’s masterclasses turn home cooking into an art form.

Hands-on techniques, top-tier ingredients, and a touch of culinary magic. Whether it’s a special occasion or a night of indulgence, this is more than a class. It’s an experience that takes you from the simplicity of a few ingredients to a beautifully crafted Neapolitan pizza.

Pizza Masterclass: What you can expect.

Learn about the key stages of your pizza-making experience with Marino & The Dough pizza masterclass led by Luke.

Perfect for group bookings, these masterclasses are ideal for food lovers, birthdays, hens’ parties, team building or simply gathering friends for the ultimate pizza night.

From Dough to Fire:

  • Discover the secrets behind Dough ingredients and composition to build the perfect foundation.

  • Dive into mixing, pressing, and forming the perfect Dough balls — get your hands messy!

  • Master various techniques for stretching your Dough, transforming it into a flawless pizza base.

  • Learn which cheeses, canned tomatoes, and other authentic toppings matter in Italy — and where to find them.

  • Ignite the oven to bake your Neapolitan masterpiece, then gather 'round for a delicious, shared pizza feast — Si mangia, tutti a tavola!

Luke Marino smiling and giving a thumbs up beside a backyard pizza oven on the Gold Coast, ready to cook a wood-fired pizza.

Meet Luke Marino

Dough Artisan

Luke Marino brings the heart of authentic Dough-making into your home. After spending the last 13 years with his Italian wife and sampling Italian food from every corner of Italy, Luke has been deeply inspired by the rich traditions of Naples, his Sicilian heritage and beyond.

He has spent years perfecting the craft of Dough fermentation, technique, and flavour balance.

His goal? To empower home cooks with the confidence to create restaurant-quality pizza in their own kitchens, using simple tools and top-tier ingredients.

Whether you’re a beginner or a pizza enthusiast, Luke’s approach is engaging, educational, and fun. Because great pizza isn’t just about the final result, it’s about the journey of making it.

  • A guest holding a slice of Neapolitan pizza with melted cheese stretching, served fresh from a backyard class in Brisbane

    "I never knew making authentic Neapolitan pizza at home could be this easy and fun!

    Luke’s hands-on guidance made every step simple, and now I can confidently craft restaurant-quality pizza in my own kitchen." - Natalie N.

  • Luke Marino serving freshly baked pizza to guests during a relaxed backyard masterclass in Brisbane, with a dog enjoying the scene nearby.

    "Luke was incredibly knowledgeable and made the whole experience engaging, interactive, and a lot of fun.

    Highly recommend his class to anyone who loves good food and a great experience!" - Millie M.

  • Two women clinking glasses of white and rosé wine during a relaxed outdoor pizza-making class on the Gold Coast, celebrating a hens’ day.

    "We did the Marino & The Dough class for a Hen’s day and it was honestly the best idea.

    Such a fun and different experience — way better than the usual bachelorette stuff. Making pizza from scratch, having a laugh, sharing wine... it felt relaxed but still really special. Everyone loved it." - Sarah M.

Ready to Master the Art of Pizza?

Join an intimate, hands-on masterclass with Luke Marino and learn to craft authentic Neapolitan pizza from scratch.