“Great pizza is about sharing something honest, made by hand, with people you care about.”
— Luke Marino
Choosing the Right Flour for Your Pizza Style
Choosing the right flour is crucial to perfecting your pizza dough. From Tipo 00 for Neapolitan pizza to high-gluten flour for New York-style crusts, each type of flour offers unique characteristics that shape your dough’s texture and flavor. Learn the ins and outs of pizza flour and how to select the best one for your style.
Why Making Pizza from Scratch Is One of the Best Team Building Activities on the Gold Coast and Brisbane
Forget the awkward icebreakers — making pizza from scratch is the ultimate team building activity on the Gold Coast and in Brisbane. It’s hands-on, delicious, and gets your crew working (and laughing) together like never before.
The Best Toppings for Neapolitan Pizza (and What to Avoid)
There’s a fine art to topping a Neapolitan pizza — and it starts with knowing what not to do. From fresh basil to proper cheese technique, it’s the little things that make each slice sing. Want to avoid soggy middles and greasy cheese? Start here.
Italian Pizza Styles: A Journey Through the Regions
Explore the rich regional styles of Italian pizza — from Roman crispness to Neapolitan tradition. Learn what makes each one unique, and how Marino & The Dough brings that authentic flavour to your Gold Coast kitchen.
Group Cooking Classes on the Gold Coast: Why Pizza is the Perfect Pick
Discover why a pizza-making group cooking class on the Gold Coast is the perfect choice for team building, birthdays, or fun with friends. Hands-on, delicious, and full of laughter — Marino & The Dough brings authentic Italian pizza-making to your home.
The Allure of Fire: Exploring Gas-Powered Cooking at Home
Discover the magic of gas-powered pizza ovens at home. Learn why high heat matters, explore top ovens for Australian kitchens, and get tips from Marino & The Dough’s expert masterclasses.
Seasonal Toppings: Embracing Winter’s Produce on Your Pizza
Explore winter pizza toppings with Marino & The Dough. From roasted pumpkin to truffle mushrooms, discover seasonal produce ideas that bring warmth, depth, and gourmet flair to your homemade pizzas.
Why a Pizza Masterclass Is Perfect for Hens Parties on the Gold Coast
Planning a hens party on the Gold Coast? Discover why a private pizza masterclass is the perfect hands-on experience, fun, delicious, and effortlessly memorable for your whole crew.
Understanding Dough Fermentation: The 72-Hour Transformation
Discover the secret to perfect pizza crust with 72-hour dough fermentation. Learn how slow proofing enhances flavour, texture, and digestibility, straight from the Marino & The Dough kitchen.
Hosting a Memorable Pizza Night: Tips & Tricks from Marino & The Dough
Hosting a pizza night? Discover tips from Marino & The Dough to create an unforgettable evening, think artisan dough, thoughtful wine pairings, and Italian-style hospitality in your own home.
Pizza Isn’t Just for Fridays: 5 Unexpected Occasions to Host a Dough Masterclass
Pizza is more than a meal, it’s a moment. With Luke Marino’s private masterclasses, any occasion becomes a shared celebration of craft, connection, and seriously good food.
Pizza Tips from a Pro: Luke Marino’s Secrets for Next-Level Sauce and Dough
You don’t need a wood-fired oven, just good flour, slow fermentation, and the right touch. Luke Marino shares simple, proven tips that turn homemade pizza into something seriously special.