“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.
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.
10 Common Mistakes When Making Neapolitan Pizza at Home
Discover a more thoughtful date night on the Gold Coast with a private couples pizza masterclass. Learn, shape, top, bake, and share authentic pizza together in a relaxed, hands on experience guided by Luke Marino.
The Perfect Date Night: What Happens During a Couples Pizza Masterclass
Discover a more thoughtful date night on the Gold Coast with a private couples pizza masterclass. Learn, shape, top, bake, and share authentic pizza together in a relaxed, hands on experience guided by Luke Marino.
Gold Coast Team Building, Reimagined Through Food and Fire
Forget rigid schedules and forced icebreakers. This Gold Coast team building experience uses food and fire to create natural collaboration, shared rhythm, and a meal that feels earned. Hosted at your office or chosen venue, it is team connection without the corporate script.
72-Hour Pizza Dough: Why Time Is the Secret Ingredient
Great pizza dough is built on time, not speed. This guide breaks down what a 72 hour cold ferment actually does for flavour, texture and handling, and why it’s the foundation of the Marino & The Dough masterclass experience.
The Best Neapolitan Pizza Toppings: Why Less Always Wins
The best Neapolitan pizzas feel effortless because every topping has a job. This piece breaks down why less works better, the most common home topping mistakes, and the classic combos that let great dough and real heat shine.
Easter Family Activities on the Gold Coast: Why a Pizza Masterclass Is the Perfect Celebration
Skip the crowded venues and the kitchen stress. This Easter, host a hands-on pizza masterclass at home on the Gold Coast or Brisbane, learn dough from scratch, then fire 72-hour fermented bases in real Neapolitan heat with premium toppings.
Bringing Italy to You: The Private Pizza Masterclass Brisbane Groups Love
Brisbane groups are swapping fixed cooking schools for something more personal. Marino & The Dough brings an intimate, hands on pizza masterclass to your home or venue, with 72 hour fermented dough, premium toppings, and a relaxed pace that suits your group.
Biga vs Poolish: The Dough Debate You Never Knew You Needed
Biga or poolish? These two classic pre-ferments play a key role in crafting great pizza. In this guide, we break down how each one works, when to use them, and why dough lovers swear by the slow, flavourful process.
Beyond the Beaches: Why Tweed Heads & Northern NSW Are Gold for a Pizza Masterclass on the Lock-in
Tweed Heads and Northern NSW are fast becoming favourites for private pizza nights. With scenic spaces and easy access from the Gold Coast, it’s the perfect region to host a Marino & The Dough masterclass your group won’t forget.