Corporate Events: On-Site vs Off-Site Pizza Days Across Gold Coast, Brisbane & Tweed / Northern NSW

Flexible, Memorable, and Dough-Filled: The Corporate Pizza Experience That Works Anywhere

Whether you're planning a relaxed end-of-year lunch or a high-energy team-building day, one thing makes every corporate event better: food. But not just any food. We’re talking about hand-stretched, wood-fired pizza made fresh by your team, right there in front of them.

Marino & The Dough brings the entire masterclass to you, wherever you are. With our portable Gozney ovens, premium ingredients, and skilled staff, we make it easy for teams across the Gold Coast, Brisbane, and Northern NSW to connect over real pizza, real hea,t and real fun.

Now the only question is: do you host it on-site at your workplace, or escape to an off-site retreat? Let’s explore the benefits of both.

Option 1: On-Site Pizza Day (At Your Workplace)

Best Suited For

• Local teams are looking to mix up the routine with a meaningful activity

• End-of-week team bonding or EOFY celebrations

• Businesses that prefer minimal disruption to the workday

What We Provide

We bring everything you need: dough making prep for teaching, our 72-hour fermented dough prepped for you to try, premium toppings, ingredients, pizza boards, tools, and our friendly team to guide the experience. All we ask is for a flat, outdoor space with a table to fit all your guests - such as a patio, outdoor area, or garden, where your team can gather safely and comfortably.

We handle all setup, cooking, cleaning, and pack-down so you can focus on connection and fun. Think of it like a moving Italian courtyard, rolled into your workplace.

Ideal Group Size

Masterclasses are best suited for groups of 6–15, with a maximum of 20. We can cater for up to 30 people, depending on your space. Keeping things intimate means everyone gets hands-on time with the dough, and a chance to stir up some friendly competition. Larger offices? No problem. We’ll run the experience in waves to suit your schedule.

Common Use Cases

• Friday team lunches or culture-building sessions

• Staff appreciation or recognition events

• Onboarding days or team reintroductions

• Celebrating milestones or project completions

Why It’s Effective

Hosting on-site saves time, creates natural buy-in from the team, and requires minimal coordination. Your staff enjoys a break from routine, learn a new skill, and walks away with full stomachs and new memories, all without leaving the office.

Option 2: Off-Site Pizza Retreat (Venue, Estate, or Airbnb)

Best Suited For

• Teams wanting a full-day or half-day retreat

• Regional offices combining forces in one central location

• Remote-first companies looking to reconnect in person

• End-of-year or quarterly team getaways

What We Provide

Everything we bring on-site is elevated to suit a larger, open-plan or estate setting. Depending on your venue, we can bring multiple ovens, prep tables, signage, and styling elements. We work with the space, from hinterland villas to coastal Airbnbs, to create a smooth, tailored experience.

Need help finding a venue? We have a list of recommended properties across the Gold Coast Hinterland, Brisbane outskirts, and Northern NSW that pair beautifully with our format.

Ideal Group Size

Our standard masterclasses are designed for groups of 6–15, with a maximum of 20, perfect for a more interactive, hands-on experience. For larger groups, we can cater for up to 30 people with light adjustments, or run sessions in waves. Off-site retreats allow us to scale thoughtfully for 10 to 30+ participants, depending on the space and schedule.

Common Use Cases

• Annual team retreats or strategy days

• National staff meetups for hybrid companies

• Multi-office reunions

• Celebratory events with a relaxed feel

Why It’s Valuable

Stepping out of the workplace encourages a different kind of interaction. When teams gather in a scenic location, they let their guard down, relax, and re-engage. Our pizza masterclasses work beautifully as the centrepiece of the day, but they also allow for time around the edges, a long lunch, a few drinks, and great conversation. It’s team building without the icebreakers.

What Marino & The Dough Handles For You

Wherever you host your experience, we manage the entire culinary side of the event. That includes:

• Set up and pack down, with minimal footprint

• Dough prepped and portioned fresh to suit your event

• All ingredients and curated toppings (vego, vegan, and GF options available)

• Gozney oven(s) and cooking tools

• Boards, trays, prep gear, waste bins and cleaning

• Warm, professional guidance from Luke and team

We turn pizza into a premium, personable experience your team will rave about.

Ready to Host a Corporate Pizza Day With Real Impact?

We’ve worked with marketing firms, agencies, tradie crews, remote startups and national brands. Whether your goal is connection, celebration or just sharing something delicious, Marino & The Dough delivers an experience with heart.

From Gold Coast rooftops to Tweed backyard escapes and Brisbane offices, we tailor every pizza day to suit your team, your space and your vibe.

Book your corporate masterclass now or reach out for ideas and guidance. We’re here to make it easy.

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