“Great pizza is about sharing something honest, made by hand, with people you care about.”
— Luke Marino
Stories, techniques, and inspiration from the world of dough, pizza and shared tables.
How to Achieve an Incredible Pizza Crust: Neapolitan, Biga and Poolish Explained
A great pizza crust is not created by one ingredient. Fermentation, dough structure, shaping and heat all leave their mark. Here is how Neapolitan dough, biga and poolish can create very different results.
How to Plan an End of Year Team Building Event on the Gold Coast
Your end of year event can be more than another restaurant booking. Give your team something to learn, cook and share together with a hands on pizza masterclass brought to your workplace or chosen venue.
Where to Find the Most Authentic Italian Pizza in Naples
Naples is the birthplace of pizza, but choosing where to eat can feel overwhelming. These traditional pizzerias offer a closer look at the dough, heat, ingredients and techniques that define real Neapolitan pizza.
How to Organise a Hen’s Party on the Gold Coast
A memorable hen’s party does not need a packed itinerary. Start with a beautiful place to stay, choose one hands on experience everyone can enjoy, and give the bride time to cook, share and celebrate with her favourite people.
Where to Learn How to Make Neapolitan Pizza on the Gold Coast
Recipes and videos will only get you so far. If you're serious about mastering Neapolitan pizza, nothing beats hands-on guidance. Discover how a private masterclass with Dough Artisan Luke Marino brings authentic dough handling, fermentation, and shaping techniques straight to your Gold Coast home, so you can build real skill and confidence, one pizza at a time.
5 Essentials for Making Great Pizza From Scratch
Ever wondered what actually separates good pizza from great pizza? It comes down to five fundamentals: dough, fermentation, shaping, topping balance, and heat. In this guide, Dough Artisan Luke Marino breaks down the principles behind authentic pizza making, the same techniques taught in every Marino & The Dough masterclass, so you can bring real skill and confidence to your own kitchen.
Birthday Party Ideas Gold Coast & Brisbane
Tired of the same old restaurant bookings and predictable party venues? Discover why hands-on pizza masterclasses are becoming the go-to birthday party idea across the Gold Coast and Brisbane. From shaping dough to sharing freshly baked pizzas straight from a wood-fired oven, Marino & The Dough turns celebrations into an experience guests will still be talking about long after the last slice is gone.
Where to Find the Best Ingredients for Real Italian Pizza in Australia
Authentic pizza starts with quality ingredients. From selecting the right flour and tomatoes to understanding mozzarella, olive oil, and topping balance, discover how thoughtful sourcing and technique create lighter, more refined pizzas with true Italian character.
Home Pizza Crust Heat Guide: How to Get Your Pizza Right in a Gozney Oven
Great pizza is not just about high heat. It is about understanding how stone temperature, flame balance, timing, and turning work together. Learn how to read your crust, manage your oven with confidence, and create consistent Neapolitan style pizzas with better colour, texture, and oven spring.
Looking for a Unique Team Building Activity on the Gold Coast? Try a Pizza Masterclass
Master pizza from scratch with personalised guidance from Dough Artisan Luke Marino. Learn dough, shaping, topping, and heat in a refined one on one experience designed around your skill level, with premium ingredients and beautifully prepared 72 hour fermented dough.
Why Pizza Making Classes Make the Perfect Gift Experience
Looking for a meaningful gift on the Gold Coast or Brisbane? A pizza making class offers a hands on experience that combines learning, great food, and time together. It is a thoughtful alternative to traditional gifts and one people genuinely remember.
Mastering Pizza Technique: Why a One on One Masterclass Is the Best Way to Learn
Looking for a meaningful gift on the Gold Coast or Brisbane? A pizza making class offers a hands on experience that combines learning, great food, and time together. It is a thoughtful alternative to traditional gifts and one people genuinely remember.