Why a Pizza Masterclass Is Perfect for Hens Parties on the Gold Coast

There’s a certain energy that defines a great hens party.

It’s lively, celebratory, and just a little bit indulgent, the kind of gathering where laughs come easy, glasses stay full, and the moments feel more personal than polished. If you’re planning a hens celebration on the Gold Coast and want something more memorable than the usual dinner and drinks, there’s one experience that brings everyone together, no matter their style: making pizza, by hand, at home.

At Marino & The Dough, we believe that food should be the heart of any celebration, and pizza, especially has a way of making people feel instantly connected. Here’s why a private pizza masterclass is the perfect centrepiece for your hens party, and how you can pair it with other creative ideas to make the day (or night) unforgettable.

A Shared Food Experience That Brings Everyone Together

Let’s be honest, group events can feel awkward if there’s nothing grounding them. A pizza making class solves that beautifully.

From the moment the flour hits the bench, everyone has a role to play. Some are kneading, some are pouring wine, and others are taste testing toppings. The energy builds naturally, with no need for icebreakers or structured games. Laughter follows the flour. Mistakes become part of the fun. There’s joy in the mess.

Because cooking, especially something as hands-on and universally loved as pizza, breaks down barriers. It turns strangers into teammates, old friends into flour-dusted chefs. It gives the party rhythm.

And at the end? You sit down and eat what you’ve made together. That’s the magic.

A Private Chef Experience Without Leaving Home

With Marino & The Dough, the masterclass comes to you. Whether you’re hosting at an Airbnb, a private home, or a rented space, we bring everything needed: high-quality ingredients, premium equipment, and step by step guidance from pizza masterchef Luke Marino himself.

It’s relaxed and refined, no stress, no shopping, just an effortless way to create a signature hens night experience that everyone remembers. And yes, we’ll handle the dough. You just bring the bubbles.

Perfect for groups of 6 to 10, the class lasts a few hours, with plenty of time for wine, grazing platters, and as many pizza rounds as your crew can handle.

Add On Ideas to Complete the Experience

Want to turn your pizza party into a full day or weekend celebration? Here are a few hen-friendly activities that pair beautifully with a Marino & The Dough masterclass:

• Grazing table or wine pairing session
  Start the evening with an abundant antipasti spread or guided wine tasting before the dough gets rolled. It's a great way to ease in and keep the mood elegant.
  

• Cocktail workshop post-pizza
  Once the pizzas are done, bring in a mixologist for a relaxed cocktail-making class. Think spritzes, negronis, or prosecco-based twists.
  

• Private spa session or beauty treatments
  Book a mobile massage or facial therapist to come in before the class. It sets the tone for a luxe, unwind-and-indulge kind of evening.
  

• Polaroid photo booth or keepsake station
  Set up a cute corner with props, pizza themed puns, and instant snaps. Guests can go home with a photo and a slice of memory.
  

• Beach picnic brunch the next morning
  If you’re staying overnight, round out the weekend with a casual brunch by the water. Nothing fancy, just coffee, croissants, and the stories from the night before.
  

It’s Personal. It’s Delicious. It’s Effortless.

A group pizza class is more than an activity, it becomes the heart of the event. It gives your hens party shape and flavour, quite literally. And the best part? It meets everyone where they’re at.

For the foodies, it’s a chance to learn something new. For the social butterflies, it’s a non stop connection. For the bride? It’s something that feels meaningful without being overly formal. A night to feel cared for and celebrated.

You’re not just ordering food. You’re making it. Together. And that kind of shared experience stays with you.

Final Slice

Planning a hens party on the Gold Coast should feel exciting, not overwhelming. With Marino & The Dough, you’re choosing an experience that’s intimate, stylish, and joyfully hands on. One that celebrates the bride, the group, and the art of a really good crust.

So roll up your sleeves, pour the prosecco, and get ready to make something special.

Because the best parties don’t just serve food, they create it.