Business Events

Team building pizza masterclasses that actually bring people together.

A hands-on corporate cooking experience hosted at your workplace or chosen venue. Led by Dough Artisan Luke Marino and designed for teams across the Gold Coast and Brisbane.

Why teams love this experience

Pizza brings people together in a way few activities do.

This experience:

  • Encourages collaboration without pressure

  • Gives everyone something hands-on to do

  • Creates natural conversation and connection

  • Ends with a shared meal everyone enjoys

It’s relaxed, inclusive, and genuinely fun, without feeling forced or awkward.

How it works

We run the masterclass at your office, workplace, or booked venue across the Gold Coast or Brisbane.

1. We come to your venue

2. Your team makes pizza together

Luke guides the group through dough, shaping, topping, and baking, with everyone involved.

Once pizzas are baked, the group eats together and enjoys what they’ve created.

Everything is structured, guided, and easy to follow.

3. You sit down and share the meal

Ideal for

Team building days

  • End-of-year celebrations

  • Staff rewards or milestones

  • Client entertainment

  • Small to medium-sized teams

No cooking experience needed. Just a willingness to get involved and enjoy good food together.

Team experiences are designed for groups of 6 to 20 people, depending on your venue and setup.

Pricing is based on:

  • Group size

  • Location

  • Duration of the session

We’ll confirm all details before booking, so there are no surprises.

Group sizes and pricing

What your venue needs

To host a team masterclass, you’ll need:

  • Space for your group to work around tables

  • Tables that can be grouped together

  • Access to water and a sink

  • A sheltered, suitable cooking area

  • A private workplace or booked venue

If you’re unsure whether your space works, we’re happy to advise.

Luke Marino smiling and giving a thumbs up beside a backyard pizza oven on the Gold Coast, ready to cook a wood-fired pizza.

Meet Luke Marino

Dough Artisan

Why Marino & The Dough

  • Fully hosted by Dough Artisan Luke Marino

  • Real techniques, real ingredients

  • No gimmicks or forced activities

  • Relaxed but professionally run

  • An experience people actually talk about afterwards

This is team building that feels natural and enjoyable.

  • Group smiling after a home Neapolitan pizza masterclass, holding pizza peels on the Gold Coast.”

    “We’re still talking about the pizzas.”

    Luke hosted it perfectly, from the first stretch of dough to the final bake. Everything was easy to follow, and he made sure everyone got involved without it ever feeling rushed or awkward. The end result was unreal, proper restaurant-quality pizza we were genuinely proud of, and a night we’re still talking about.

    -Sarah M & Family

  • Group selfie after a pizza masterclass, smiling outdoors and holding a freshly baked pizza and wine

    “Engaging, interactive, and a lot of fun.”

    The class had such a relaxed, welcoming vibe, and we ended up with seriously delicious pizza we were proud of. Highly recommend this experience to anyone who loves good food and a hands-on night with friends.

    -Sophie and Friends

  • Luke Marino hosting an outdoor pizza masterclass, guests gathered around a table with drinks, fresh herbs, and a pizza oven nearby.

    “Better than a typical night out.”

    We did a Marino & The Dough class and it was such a fun and different experience. Making pizza from scratch together felt relaxed and social, but still genuinely special, and Luke made the whole thing easy to follow from start to finish. It’s the kind of shared experience people keep talking about afterwards.

    -The Henderson Family

  • Group photo with Luke Marino after a pizza masterclass, guests holding pizzas and smiling outdoors.

    “Great food, great company.”

    We had the best time with Marino & The Dough. Luke ran the session in such a relaxed, confident way and made it easy for everyone to jump in, no matter their experience level. It felt social and effortless, but we still learnt plenty along the way, and the pizzas turned out seriously good. A proper feel-good experience that brought everyone together.

    -Daniel W, Operations Manager

  • Team group photo after a corporate pizza masterclass with Luke Marino, smiling in aprons at an indoor venue

    “Proper team building, done right.”

    We booked Marino & The Dough for a team event and it couldn’t have been better. Luke ran everything with a calm, professional flow that made it easy for everyone to get involved, even the people who don’t normally cook. It felt hands-on and social without any awkward “team building” moments, and the group genuinely connected while learning something new. A great shared experience, and one we’d happily do again.

    -Michael T, People & Culture Manager

  • Luke Marino with a group outdoors beside a pizza oven, smiling and holding pizza tools during a home pizza masterclass

    “So easy to follow, and so much fun.”

    We had such a great time Luke. He made the whole experience easy to follow and kept it relaxed while still teaching us the proper technique. It felt like a real shared moment, great food, good energy, and something we’ll happily do again.

    -The Russo Family

Plan a team experience your people will actually enjoy

Tell us about your group, your location, and your preferred date, and we’ll take it from there.