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The founder of the Pizza Academy, Marcel Losekoot, regularly makes headlines with his mission to put healthy, easily digestible and tasty pizzas on the map in the Netherlands. The media have already published various articles about the pizza educator and the pizza lab in De Bilt. You can read more about it here. In the media Marcel Losekoot is founder of the Pizza Academy and a passionate advocate of healthy, easily digestible and tasty pizzas. His mission to put these pizzas on the menu in the Netherlands, has since been picked up by various media. See on the right how Marcel shares his passion for authentic and tasty Italian pizza in the press. Passionate and con amore ! Article Bakery World PDF Get Inspired Other publications FoodXperience Horecava food inspiration Misset Hospitality Noise in the kitchen food clicks SVH News Misset Hospitality

The course supervisor instructs trainees of the workshops and training courses. If you are more advanced, you can also teach courses for professionals. You will work together with a hostess and other instructors. Your main tasks: Giving training courses/workshops; preparatory and completion work (purchasing, cleaning up everything with the whole team after the training course/workshop); making sure the room is tidy and neat. Course supervisor(s) 5-20 hours per week What will you be doing? The workshop facilitator/instructor gives instruction to students of the workshops and training courses. When you are more advanced, you can also give courses for professionals. You will work together with a hostess and other instructors. Your main tasks: Running training courses / workshops; preparatory and finishing work (purchasing, cleaning up with the entire team after the training / workshop); making sure the premises are tidy and clean. Who are you? As a workshop facilitator or instructor, you are obviously a pizza lover. Not only do you impart knowledge, but you also create a pleasant and enjoyable atmosphere. As an instructor: you have an MBO working and thinking level; you enjoy working in a team; you are proactive and ensure a smooth and pleasant experience for the course participants; you enjoy dealing with groups and you are communicative; you don't get stressed out and keep an overview when it gets busy; you like pizza and are an enthusiastic and cheerful person. What do we offer? As an instructor, you are flexibly available on a few days and/or evenings per week (number of hours and times to be discussed). In addition to good working conditions and suitable remuneration, we offer you a workplace where you can be independent and develop yourself. A freelance contract is possible. We like to invest in enthusiastic colleagues. That is why you can take various pizza training courses at the Pizza Academy. For more information, go to workshops and courses . Apply for the job

At the Pizza Academy, it is possible to attend short courses or workshops. You can learn how to bake pizza in one evening or day. You can also book your group or company outing Pizza4fun here. Workshops Everyone loves pizza! We are increasingly eating healthy and easily digestible pizza in the Netherlands. Besides training and educating pizza professionals, for individuals we have the workshop PIZZABAKKER IN 1 DAY Learn to make pizza like a pro but in a fun and light-hearted way. For pizza lovers with busy schedules, there is the workshop PIZZABAKKER IN 1 EVENING . NEW: Authentic Italian pasta-making workshop Are you looking for a relaxed and tasty interpretation for a meeting with your family, friends, neighbours, then our workshop PIZZA4FUN is really something for you! This is the group outing in an Italian atmosphere with dinner or lunch. Our workshops are usually taught in English . Do you prefer a Dutch-language course? Please feel free to contact us , and we will look at the possibilities together. COMPARE PIZZA4FUN WORKSHOPS HERE: Workshops for fun PIZZA GAME PIZZA4FUN WORKSHOPS PIZZA BAKER IN 1 EVENING PIZZA BAKER IN 1 DAY PASTA-MAKING WORKSHOP Pizza baker in 1 day Pizza is hot! Just like preparing your (pizza) dough yourself. Thanks to TV programs such as 'Heel Holland bakt', we also want to enjoy pizzas at home. In our one-day workshop Pizza baker in 1 day, we tap into this and home bakers, pizza fans and foodies get to grips with the basic techniques of pizza baking. After this day you bake a perfect pizza at home. On the menu of this workshop are: tips, recipes, practice and eating delicious pizza. There is room for all your questions and at the end of the day you take home your homemade dough and various pizzas. Pizzabakker in 1 dag This is on the agenda: Workshop from 10:00 to 16:00 Reception at 10 o'clock with drink Theory and secrets Prepare ingredients and make sauce making dough Buff dough making pizza sauce Making the perfect pizza base Throwing pizzas in the air Scoop with the pizza shovel Prepare your own pizza and… eat it! This is your investment Attending this workshop costs € 159 per person. This includes: Work clothes Drinks Food Information theory & recipe Writing utensils A lot of pizza Location: Utrecht De Bilt Parking is FREE at our training location in De Bilt. We are also easily accessible by public transport. register here Pizza baker in 1 day workshop as a gift? Pizza baker in 1 day Discover the pizza master in yourself in just one evening! Enter the world of pizza baking with our evening workshop. Learn the essential art of pizza baking and perfect delicious pizza making in your own kitchen. Our workshop offers hands-on exercises and an abundance of tasty pizzas to sample. Compared to our “Pizza Baker in a Day,” this program is more compact and ideal for those with busy schedules. Want to dive even deeper into the secrets of pizza? Then combine this evening with our online course for an unparalleled pizza experience. Discover the secret Italian recipe and receive an attractive €25 combination discount now. Pizzabakker in 1 avond This is on the agenda: Workshop from 17:30 to 21:00 hours Reception with a drink Theory and secrets Preparing ingredients and making sauce Making dough Bulking up the dough Making pizza sauce Making perfect pizza crust Throwing pizzas in the air Scoop up with the pizza scoop Top your own pizza and… eat it! This is your investment Attending this workshop is €109 per person. This includes: Workwear Drink Food Concise theory & recipes Stationery Lots of pizza VAT Location: Utrecht De Bilt Parking is FREE at our training location in De Bilt. We are also easily accessible by public transport. register here Pizza4fun workshops Pizza is fun! Making food together and enjoying la vita bella with pizza and a glass of chianti, that's what the Italians do best. Discover with your colleagues, friends or anyone else how much fun preparing a bellisima pizza brings you. Book at Pizza Academy the ultimate group outing that creates connection! You will learn from A to Z how to make a delicious pizza in a stone oven. All steps in the preparation process will be covered: from the basic dough to the pizza topping. By the end of the evening you will know the ultimate recipe for the best, easily digestible dough, the secret to a flavorful sauce and discover the techniques for making the perfect, crispy crust. In the process, you'll use pure and crisp ingredients. Discover your hidden pizza talent! Workshop start time and duration: 3 or 4 hours (depending on the workshop) Reception to be determined in consultation between 4 and 6 pm. Number of participants: 12-50 people. Please pass on the final number at least 5 days in advance to aanmeldingen@pizzaacademy.nl . Location: the Pizza Academy in de Bilt, near Utrecht. Nicely centrally located in the Netherlands. Type of workshop: Classico (3 hours) , Grande (4 hours) or Pizza Game! (4 hours) Parking is FREE at our training location in De Bilt. We are also easily accessible by public transport. Request a quote This is on the agenda: Workshop of 3 to 4 hours Drink di benvenuto (welcome drink) Antipasti: focaccia and tapenades Explanation about the pizza process The story behind making the dough Preparing the perfect pizza base The technique of scooping your dough with the pizza shovel Top your own pizza with authentic Italian ingredients Baking the pizzas in a traditional Italian stone oven Join us all like a big Italian family at a long table Pizza4Fun Pizza4fun workshop Pizza is fun! Making food together and enjoying la vita bella with pizza and a glass of Chianti, the Italians are the best. Discover together with your colleagues, friends or anyone else how much fun preparing a bellisima pizza brings you. Book the ultimate group outing that ensures connection at the Pizza Academy! You will learn from A to Z how to make a delicious pizza in a brick oven. All steps in the preparation process are covered: from the basic dough to the pizza topping. At the end of the evening you will know the ultimate recipe for the best, easily digestible dough, the secret of a tasty sauce and you will discover the techniques for making the perfect, crispy crust. You use pure and fresh ingredients. Discover your hidden pizza talent! This is on the agenda: Pizza Game! of 4 hours Drink di benvenuto (welcome drink) & antipasti Antipasti: focaccia en tapenades Game: making dough and getting it up to temperature (fastest) Game: Bulking up dough and pitching (flour is overdue) Game: who makes the biggest bottom Game: Who is the most skillful server? Game: Who makes the best pizza? Game: throwing pizzas in the air Eating like a big Italian family at a long table Review " As a department outing, we did the Grande workshop with 25 people. It was a great success. Many colleagues were very enthusiastic about it, and so was I. Marcel and Salvatore know how to create a relaxed, hospitable atmosphere, in a beautiful location among greenery, accessible, special dietary requirements no problem. And last but not least, while playing you learn the intricacies of pizza making hands-on. With all the insider tips & tricks that you never get to know from the books (the pizza bible) or from the TV chefs. We even practiced throwing the pizzas. That was hilarious. And in the end, the result is a delicious pizza that you have made with your own hands. Collected together while enjoying a glass of wine. Really a topper this Pizza Academy. One minus point: the pizza was too tasty. I finished it in no time and it definitely left me wanting more." Cornelis Tuinenburg

Register and book your pizzaiolo BASIC, PROF or MASTER course here. You will receive confirmation of your registration with further details. Book the workshop Pizza baker in 1 day For the online BASIC course, click here > Online BASIC Pizzaiolo BASIC May-June 2026 Learn all the secrets of pizza making in 3 weeks. Starts Jun 1 999 euros €999 Loading availability... Loading availability... Book Now Pizzaiolo BASIS Oct-Nov 2026 Learn all the secrets of pizza making in 3 weeks. Starts Oct 12 999 euros €999 Loading availability... Loading availability... Book Now Pizzaiolo PROF May-June 2026 Become a certified pizza chef in 6 weeks Starts Jun 1 1,498 euros €1,498 Loading availability... Loading availability... Book Now Pizzaiolo PROF Oct-Nov 2026 Become a certified pizza chef in 4 weeks Starts Oct 12 1,498 euros €1,498 Loading availability... Loading availability... Book Now Pizzaiolo MASTER May-June 2026 Become a certified pizza chef in 6 weeks Starts Jun 1 1,995 euros €1,995 Loading availability... Loading availability... Book Now Pizzaiolo MASTER Oct-Nov 2026 Become a certified pizza chef in 6 weeks Starts Oct 12 1,995 euros €1,995 Loading availability... Loading availability... Book Now

The aim of this course is to acquire basic knowledge as an (auxiliary) pizza baker. After completing the course, you will be able to bake pizza independently and you will have the industry-recognised SVH Pizzaiolo diploma. Experience is not necessary. Pizzaiolo PROF As a baking fan or (catering) professional, do you want to go one step further than acquiring the basic knowledge that you need as a pizza baker? Then the "Pizzaiolo PROF" is a must for you. You will not only learn how to make a classic dough, but also pizza preparation with a predough (biga and poolish) with which you can still learn how to make lighter and tastier pizzas. After completing this course you will be able to independently bake the tastiest healthy pizzas. You do not need any prior knowledge or experience. After successful completion you can take the exam for the professional diploma Pizzaiolo SVH. Exam option (exam is optional and not required) You have the option of taking practical and theory exams after completing this course for the Pizza Academy's Pizzaiolo PROF diploma. The theory exam consists of 30 open-ended questions and a practical exam. An online exam training is part of this option. What are you learning? Practice Theory Making a classic pizza dough Making an indirect dough (biga + poolish) kneading technique Recipes and calculation Rolling up the dough Opening the pizza base and investing it Using a pizza shovel Baking in a professional pizza oven Preparing tasty sauces and toppings Working with various flours The background and development of the pizza Wheat and flour types used Recipes and processes Fermentation and maturing of dough Determination of water temperature How the equipment works Preparation and cutting techniques Mise-en-place and mastic HACCP in practice Your result: You are able to independently bake the tastiest and healthiest pizzas and come up with new recipes. You have mastered all the basic techniques and know how to work with indirect dough (biga/polish) You can process a lot of orders during rush hour because you know the techniques of prebaking. You will learn all techniques in practice during 4 practical days in our pizzeria in de Bilt. You can bake pizzas independently using a pizza shovel. What is your investment? You pay 1498 euros* (VAT free for private individuals) Your time investment: 4 practical course days from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (4 x on Mondays). 3 x theory lessons online Examination option: Pizzaiolo PROF (Pizza Academy diploma) 1 x online exam training 1/2 exam day (theory and practical exam) Cost: € 250 Want to know more? Click here for the course dates. The course continues with a minimum of 3 participants! Parking is FREE at our training location in De Bilt. We are also easily accessible by public transport. register here Do you have a question? We call you First name Phone number Continue

The Pizza Academy aims to make pizza in the Netherlands tastier, healthier and more accessible. Not only within the Dutch hotel and catering sector, but also in the retail channel, the product pizza can be given the same 'upgrade' as coffee, chips and hamburgers have experienced in recent years. About us Master pizza bakers with a mission At the Pizza Academy we have 1 ultimate mission: to put healthy and tasty pizzas on the menu in the Netherlands. We do this by training and coaching professionals in the hospitality industry, catering and retail. We like to take consumers who are foodies, hobby bakers or pizza fans into the magical world of authentic Italian pizza. Our founder Marcel Losekoot and his team from the Pizza Academy are completely at home in this. Making pizza is a way of life for us and we are all pizzaiolo masters or master pizza bakers. The Pizza Academy is also affiliated with the Good in Food Academy in Italy and Moretti Lab . Together with other pizza instructors, we are committed to a healthy future of the pizza industry in the world. In the Netherlands, the Pizza Academy is also the first and only SVH sector recognized pizza trainer. Training and advising Since the start of our pizza school in 2012, hundreds of students have learned the art of pizza baking. Many are now pizza professionals: they work as a professional pizza baker or run their own pizzeria. In addition, many entrepreneurs in the hospitality industry, bakery and retail have been able to train and advise on their concept, branding and recipe development. For various clients we make custom products such as dough, pizza balls and other pre-baked (prebaked) products. About Marcel Losekoot Social, entrepreneurial, pioneer and innovator. That is Marcel Losekoot in full. Until 2010, this pizza lover was director of business development and innovator in business for many years in both the profit and non-profit sector. In 2012, he took the step towards his ultimate mission: to put healthy, tasty pizza on the menu and help others to become successful in the pizza industry. He turned his passion for authentic Italian pizza into his profession. He started his Pizza Academy in Utrecht. The school has since moved to a larger location in de Bilt. In addition, Marcel has the pizza studio. There, Marcel develops new recipes and, with his team, he bakes fantastic bases for catering and catering companies. Marcel is the only pizza instructor of Dutch descent who was trained in Italy. Marcels' passion lies in the development of healthy and tasty pizza bases and innovation. In addition, he transfers his knowledge as a pizzaiolo master with great enthusiasm and con amore to professionals and interested hobby bakers, foodies and everyone who loves pizza. Timeline Pizza Academy 2012 : Marcel (Mars) Losekoot starts Pizza Academy. 2019 : The Pizza Academy is the first SVH-certified pizza training course in the Netherlands. 2015 : Marcel Losekoot wins the prize for 'The healthiest pizza in the Netherlands' for his pizza bases at the Horecava in Amsterdam. 2021 : Marcel Losekoot takes the initiative to start Pizza Profs together with a number of partners. This is an online platform with its own community for all professional pizza bakers in the Netherlands. 2016 : Marcel Losekoot receives the prize for 'The tastiest pizza in the Netherlands' for his pizza bases at the Horecava in Amsterdam. 2021/2022 : Marcel Losekoot organizes the National Championship pizza baking for pizza professionals at the Horecava 2022 in Amsterdam. 2023 : PizzaProfs organizes the National Pizza Baking Championship for pizza professionals at the Horecava 2023 in Amsterdam. Meet our team Marcel Losekoot Owner Pizza Academy and founder of Pizza Profs. More Salvatore Germana Born Italian, sublime pizzaiolo and master trainer. More Martin Steehouwer Master trainer and SVH examiner of the Pizza Academy. More They are all experts in pizza: the team members and instructors of the Pizza Academy. They are all trained as pizzaiolo masters in Italy and have their own specialism. Would you like to brainstorm with us or do you have a question? Please contact us!

Welcome! Make your choice here: for training courses & workshops go directly to the Pizza Academy website. For pizza bases, pinsana, focaccia and more, go directly to the Pizza Academy Bakery website. Training & Workshops > To the Pizza Academy! Click here Pizza bases, Pinsana, Focaccia & more > To the Pinsana! Click here WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME

Discover the perfect pizza with our online course with hands-on opportunities. The online Basic course aims to teach you the basics as an (assistant) pizza baker. Upon completion, you will be able to bake pizza independently. No experience is required. Online BASIC Discover the perfect pizza with our online course with hands-on opportunities. Become a real pizza baker and learn the secret Italian recipe behind the classic pizza. Combine our online module with practical workshops for targeted questions and receive €25 discount. After purchasing the online course , you have one year to redeem your practical workshop discount. Watch the video to find out more and reveal your pizza talent with Italian flair!" What are you learning? pizza techniques Theory Making a classic pizza dough Kneading technique Recipes and calculation Balling up the dough Opening the pizza base and topping it Using a pizza peel Baking in a professional pizza oven Preparing tasty sauces and toppings The background and development of the pizza The background and development of the pizza Types of wheat and flour used Recipes and processes Fermentation and ripening of dough Determination of the water temperature Equipment Your result: You know how to bake the best pizza. You know all about a classic pizza dough. You know the basic theory to make a good dough and pizza. What is your investment? You pay €129* (VAT-free for individuals). Your investment. Self-study register here Do you have a question? We call you First name Phone number Continue

As assistant pizza baker, you will support the dough makers and pizza chefs. You will work in the Pizza Academy bakery in Bilthoven. Here, our team makes thousands of pizza bases for (top) restaurants in the Netherlands and Belgium.  Education and training is part of the onboarding period. Assistant pizza baker(s) production 16-40 hours p/w) As an assistant pizza baker, you will support the dough makers and pizza bakers. You will work in the Pizza Academy bakery in Bilthoven. Here, our team makes thousands of pizza bases for (top) restaurants in the Netherlands and Belgium. Education and training are part of the onboarding period. What will you be doing? Your main tasks: supporting the pizza bakers and dough makers; preparing bulbs for the pizza bakers; packing bases; preparing transport; cleaning duties; washing crates using the crate washer. Who are you? As an assistant pizza baker, you will be an important part of the production team to make the tastiest pizza bases for the catering industry. You are motivated and eager to learn. As an assistant pizza baker: you enjoy working in a production team; you are flexible; you want to work hard in a motivated team where you do it "together"; you like pizza and you are an enthusiastic and cheerful person. What do we offer? As an assistant pizza baker, you will work between 7.30 and 18.00 (depending on your schedule). Besides good working conditions and appropriate remuneration, we offer you a workplace where you can develop yourself. We like to invest in enthusiastic colleagues. That is why at the Pizza Academy you can follow various pizza courses to become an SVH-certified pizza baker. There are various career opportunities. For more information, visit the bakery . Apply for the job

As a pizza baker, you will make dough and make different types of pizza bases. You will work in Pizza Academy's bakery in Bilthoven. Here, our team makes thousands of pizza bases for (top) restaurants in the Netherlands and Belgium.  Education and training are part of the induction period. Pizza baker(s) production 16-40 hours p/w As a pizza baker, you will make dough and different types of pizza bases. You will work in the Pizza Academy bakery in Bilthoven. Here, our team makes thousands of pizza bases for (top) restaurants in the Netherlands and Belgium. Education and training are part of the induction period. What will you be doing? Your main tasks: Dough making; Portioning and bulking (by machine); Manual opening or sticking of pizza bases; Cleaning operations. Who are you? As a pizza baker, you are jointly responsible for the production and quality of our pizza bases. You are an important link in making the tastiest pizza bases for the catering industry. You take responsibility and strive for perfection. You enjoy working in a production team; are flexible; want to work hard in a motivated team where you do it "together"; you like pizza and are an enthusiastic and cheerful person. What do we offer? As a pizza baker, you will work between 7.30 and 18.00 (depending on your schedule). Besides good working conditions and appropriate remuneration, we offer you a workplace where you can develop yourself. We like to invest in enthusiastic colleagues. That is why you can follow various pizza courses at the Pizza Academy to become an SVH-certified pizza baker or Master in Pizza. For more information, visit the bakery . Apply for the job

Great idea for company outings and team building days; the Pizza4Fun workshop. Choose from the Classico+ the Grande and the Pizza Game. Making food together and enjoying la vita bella with pizza and a glass of chianti, that's what the Italians do best. Discover together with your colleagues, friends or anyone else how much fun preparing a bellisima pizza brings you. Pizza4fun workshops Pizza is fun and connects! Making food together and enjoying la vita bella with pizza and a glass of chianti, that's what the Italians do best. Discover with your colleagues, friends or anyone else how much fun preparing a bellisima pizza brings you. You will learn from A to Z how to make a delicious pizza in a stone oven. All steps in the preparation process are covered: from the basic dough to the pizza topping. By the end of the evening, you will know the ultimate recipe for the best, easily digestible dough, the secret of a tasty sauce and discover the techniques for making the perfect, crispy crust. In the process, you will use pure and ultra-fresh ingredients. Start and duration of the workshop: Classico: 3 hours Grande: 4 hours Pizza Game!: 4 hours Reception to be determined by mutual agreement between 16:00 and 18:00. Bookings must be for a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 35 people. Location: Pizza Academy, Hessenweg 110, De Bilt (3 km from Utrecht). Parking is free. We are easy to reach by public transport. Some workshops are also given in English . Please contact us if you would like to attend a workshop in English, and we will look at the next available opportunity together. Request a quote This is on the agenda: Workshop of 3 to 4 hours Drink di benvenuto (welcome drink) Antipasti: focaccia and tapenades (welcome snack) Explanation of the pizza making process The story behind making the dough Preparing the perfect pizza base The technique of scooping your dough with the pizza scoop Top your own pizza with authentic Italian ingredients Baking the pizzas in an Italian stone oven Eating like a big Italian family at a long table Review " As a department outing, we did the Grande workshop with 25 people. It was a great success. Many colleagues were very enthusiastic about it, and so was I. Marcel and Salvatore know how to create a relaxed, hospitable atmosphere, in a beautiful location among greenery, accessible, special dietary requirements no problem. And last but not least, while playing you learn the intricacies of pizza making hands-on. With all the insider tips & tricks that you never get to know from the books (the pizza bible) or from the TV chefs. We even practiced throwing the pizzas. That was hilarious. And in the end, the result is a delicious pizza that you have made with your own hands. Collected together while enjoying a glass of wine. Really a topper this Pizza Academy. One minus point: the pizza was too tasty. I finished it in no time and it definitely tasted like more! Cornelis Tuinenburg

The Pizzaiolo BASIC course aims to give you the basic knowledge to be an (assistant) pizza baker. After finishing this course you are able to bake pizza independently. Experience is not necessary. Pizzaiolo BASIC Do you want to gain all the basic knowledge you need as a (assistant) pizza baker or hobby baker? Then our training "pizzaiolo basic" is perfect for you! After completing this three-day training, you will be able to independently bake the tastiest healthy pizzas. You do not need any prior knowledge or experience. What are you learning? pizza techniques Theory Making a classic pizza dough kneading technique Recipes and calculation Rolling up the dough Opening the pizza base and investing it Using a pizza shovel Baking in a professional pizza oven Preparing tasty sauces and toppings The background and development of the pizza The background and development of the pizza Wheat and flour types used Recipes and processes Fermentation and maturing of dough Determination of water temperature How the equipment works Your result: You are able to independently bake the tastiest and healthiest pizzas. You know everything about a pizza dough from a basic dough to working with an indirect dough such as biga and polish. You master the techniques to quickly open and invest a pizza dough during 3 practical days in de Bilt. You can process a lot of orders during rush hour because you know the techniques of prebaking. You can bake pizzas independently using a pizza shovel. What is your investment? You pay 999 euros* (VAT-free for private individuals). Your time investment: 3 practical course days from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (3 x on Mondays) Theory online Want to know more? Click here for the course dates. The course continues with a minimum of 3 participants! Parking is FREE at our training location in De Bilt. We are also easily accessible by public transport. register here Do you have a question? We call you First name Phone number Continue