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The only Pizza School in the Netherlands is located in de Bilt. Here we organise workshops for individuals and training courses for professionals.  We also have a Pizza Bakery in Bilthoven where we make thousands of pizzas a day for the catering industry. At the Pizza Academy, we have one ultimate mission: to put healthy and tasty pizzas on the map in the Netherlands. For both the Pizza School and the Bakery, we are desperately looking for people to join our team. Job openings Come and work at the tastiest company in De Bilt! The only Pizza School in the Netherlands is located in de Bilt. Here we organise workshops for individuals and training courses for professionals . We also have a Pizza Bakery in Bilthoven where we make thousands of pizzas a day for the catering industry. At the Pizza Academy, we have one ultimate mission: to put healthy and tasty pizzas on the menu in the Netherlands. For both the Pizza School and Bakery, we are constantly looking for people to join our team. Do you love pizza and do you recognise yourself in one of the job descriptions and would you like to work in Bilt or Bilthoven? Fill in the application form below or send a whatsapp to Anke Verbunt, +31-(0)6-38569896 . Pizza baker production Assistent pizza baker production Assistant & trainee pizza baker Course supervisor Do you have questions or want more information? Please contact us. Have a look here for the course dates . Has your passion for making healthy pizzas been rekindled? Then go here to the registration form . Come and work at the Pizza Academy First name Last name Email address Phone number for whatsapp Birth date * required Number of hours per week available Motivation Desired function File upload CV upload Ondersteund bestand uploaden (max. 15 MB) Send Thanks, we'll get back to you soon! Solliciteren

This course is intended for hobby bakers who want to master the basic skills of pizza baking. After this day you will be able to make a perfect pizza at home. It is a day full of tips, recipes, practising and eating delicious pizza. There is room for all your questions. Group event in de Bilt. Book a workshop Professional course in making Neapolitan pizza An intensive programme dedicated to the authentic art of Neapolitan pizza Read More Starts Apr 20 750 euros €750 Loading availability... Loading availability... Book Now Italian Pasta Making Workshop Authentic Italian pasta-making workshop by Massimiliano Crocetti Read More Loading days... 165 euros €165 Book Now Pizza baker in a day on Sunday, 2026 Learn all the secrets of pizza making in one day. Click through for available dates on Sundays. Read More Loading days... 6 hr 159 euros €159 Book Now Pizza baker in one evening on Wednesday, 2026 Learn all the secrets of pizza making in one evening from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Read More Loading days... Duration Varies 109 euros €109 Book Now

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!

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. 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 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

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

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

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For the training and coaching of pizza bakers and entrepreneurs, the Pizza Academy in De Bilt works together with a number of partners. Each of these partners has its own expertise. Get to know the Pizza Academy partners briefly here. Meet the partners To train and coach pizza bakers and entrepreneurs, Marcel and his team from the Pizza Academy work together with a number of partners who excel in their own field. With a number of them, Marcel Losekoot founded Pizza Profs in 2021. This is the pizza community in the Netherlands. Get to know the partners of the Pizza Academy below briefly SVH The aim is to increase professional competence everywhere in the hospitality industry. Pizza Profs The Dutch platform that shares knowledge and inspiration to pizza professionals in order to put culinary and profitable pizzas on the menu. SVO Is the national trainer for professionals in the food sector. Moretti-Forni Heat is an ingredient. That is the motto of the makers of these pizza ovens from Italy Moretti Lab. collaborates with the best Italian / Dutch professionals in the pizzeria, pastry and bakery sector to offer training courses that deepen and explore the world of baking. The Pizza Academy is one of the official Moretti Labs in the Netherlands.

This course is intended for hobby bakers who want to master the basic skills of pizza baking. After this day you will be able to make a perfect pizza at home. It is a day full of tips, recipes, practising and eating delicious pizza. There is room for all your questions. Group event in de Bilt. Book a workshop When you book a Pizza4Fun workshop with us, you immediately make an online deposit for 12 people (minimum number of participants). If you come with more than 12 people, you will always receive a remaining invoice (with VAT specification) for the total number of participants. Professional course in making Neapolitan pizza An intensive programme dedicated to the authentic art of Neapolitan pizza Starts Apr 20 750 euros €750 Loading availability... Loading availability... Book Now Italian Pasta Making Workshop Authentic Italian pasta-making workshop by Massimiliano Crocetti Loading days... 165 euros €165 Book Now Pizza baker in a day on Sunday, 2026 Learn all the secrets of pizza making in one day. Click through for available dates on Sundays. Loading days... 6 hr 159 euros €159 Book Now Pizza baker in one evening on Wednesday, 2026 Learn all the secrets of pizza making in one evening from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Loading days... Duration Varies 109 euros €109 Book Now

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. 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. 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 now for a training course at the Pizza Academy. Aanmeldingsformulier Pizza Academy / Register Form Voorwaarden / Conditions: Na ontvangst van dit formulier ontvang je een bevestigingsmail en een factuur voor het cursusbedrag. Na betaling is jouw deelname definitief. Betaling in termijnen is mogelijk in overleg. Er geldt dan een opslag van € 95,00. Genoemde bedragen zijn vrijgesteld van BTW voor particulieren. Ik ga akkoord met de algemene voorwaarden van de Pizza Academy. Ik wens op de hoogte te blijven van relevante cursusinformatie van de Pizza Academy. Ik geef toestemming om eventueel beeldmateriaal van mij te delen met relevante instanties voor examinering in het kader van deze opleiding. Upon receipt of this form, you will receive a confirmation email and an invoice for the course fee. After payment, your participation is final. Payment in installments is possible. There will be a surcharge of € 95.00. Amounts mentioned are exempt from VAT for individuals. I agree with the general conditions of the Pizza Academy. I wish to be kept informed of relevant course information from the Pizza Academy. I give permission for any visual material of mine to be shared with relevant agencies for examination purposes as part of this course. Course location: Pizza Academy, Hessenweg 110, De Bilt or SVO, Sleepboot 2, Houten Course time : 9.30am-4.30pm on Monday Cursus (selecteer wat van toepassing is) Initialen, tussenvoegsel en volledige achternaam Roepnaam Straatnaam en huisnummer Postcode Woonplaats Mobiel nummer E-mailadres Datum aanvang cursus * required Geslacht Geboortedatum * required Geboorteplaats BSN NR (alleen voor PROF en MASTER) Kledingmaat Allergieën Deelbetaling gewenst? Dit kan in overleg. Zie voorwaarden. * Nee Ja Wordt de opleiding door uw werkgever betaald, vermeld dan hier de adresgegevens en het e-mailadres (waar de factuur naartoe kan) van uw werkgever. Ik accepteer de algemene voorwaarden For approval: Naam student: Datum * required Plaats Je handtekening Handtekening wissen Verzenden Bedankt voor uw registratie. U ontvang snel bericht van ons.