VELOCE ITALIAN MARKET · DOWNTOWN RALEIGH
Private Pizza Making Classes in Raleigh
Turn dinner into an experience. Make your own wood-fired pizza from scratch at Veloce Italian Market in Downtown Raleigh — perfect for date nights, celebrations, corporate events, and private parties.
A Hands-On Italian Pizza Experience in Downtown Raleigh
Veloce Italian Market’s private pizza classes bring people together around food, creativity, and the art of Italian cooking. Instead of simply ordering dinner, you and your group step behind the counter to make your own wood-fired pizzas — choosing toppings, shaping dough, and watching your creation bake in our imported brick ovens at 900°F. Whether it’s a date night for two, a corporate team outing, a birthday celebration, or a group of friends looking for something different in Raleigh, pizza making at Veloce is an interactive social experience that goes beyond a typical restaurant visit.
Make Your Own Pizza
Beer & Wine Included
Up to 16 Guests
Downtown Raleigh
Private Pizza Class Packages
before tax and gratuity.
Tier 1
$60 per person
before tax & gratuity
Up to 16 guests
2 hours
- Bruschetta & Charcuterie
- Make-your-own pizza (up to 3 toppings)
- Beer and wine for 2 hours
FULL EXPERIENCE
Tier 2
$80 per person
before tax & gratuity
Up to 16 guests
2 hours
- Bruschetta & Charcuterie
- Wings (1 flavor)
- Make-your-own pizza (unlimited toppings)
- Cannoli for dessert
- Beer and wine for 2 hours
JUNIOR PIZZA CLASS
$20 per person
before tax & gratuity
Up to 16 guests
1 hour
- Make-your-own pizza
- Canned soda
Perfect for kids’ birthday parties, family celebrations, and youth groups.
A Different Kind of Date Night in Downtown Raleigh
Skip the typical dinner reservation. At Veloce Italian Market, couples can turn an evening out into something hands-on and memorable — making pizza together from scratch, choosing toppings, and enjoying the results alongside Italian charcuterie, wine, and the energy of Downtown Raleigh.
It’s a unique date idea that combines Italian food, creativity, and quality time — more interactive than a cooking class, more personal than a restaurant meal. Whether you’re celebrating an anniversary, planning a surprise, or simply looking for something different to do together on a Friday night, pizza making at Veloce is a Raleigh date night you’ll actually remember.
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What to Expect at a Veloce Pizza Class
Your group gathers at Veloce Italian Market in Downtown Raleigh for a private pizza-making experience. You’ll make your own pizza — choosing toppings, shaping dough, and watching it bake in the wood-fired brick ovens. The atmosphere is social and relaxed, with food and drinks flowing throughout the event.
Depending on your package, the experience includes Italian charcuterie and bruschetta to start, beer and wine throughout, and your handmade pizza as the main course. Tier 2 guests also enjoy wings and cannoli for dessert.
The focus is on the experience — making something together, enjoying Italian food and drinks, and spending quality time in a unique Downtown Raleigh setting.
Inside a Veloce Pizza Class
Frequently Asked Questions About Veloce Pizza Classes
How much are pizza classes at Veloce Italian Market?
Veloce offers three pizza class packages: Tier 1 at $60 per person, Tier 2 at $80 per person, and Junior Pizza Classes at $20 per child. All pricing is before tax and gratuity. Custom packages are also available — email us your budget, headcount, and specific requests.
How many people can attend a private pizza class?
Each pizza class package accommodates up to 16 guests. For larger groups or custom arrangements, please reach out with your headcount and we’ll work with you to create the right experience.
How long are the pizza-making classes?
Adult pizza classes (Tier 1 and Tier 2) are 2 hours. Junior Pizza Classes are 1 hour.
What is included in a Veloce pizza class?
Tier 1 includes bruschetta, charcuterie, make-your-own pizza (up to 3 toppings), and beer and wine for 2 hours. Tier 2 adds wings (1 flavor), unlimited pizza toppings, cannoli for dessert, and beer and wine for 2 hours. Junior classes include make-your-own pizza and a canned soda.
Are beer and wine included?
Yes — both Tier 1 and Tier 2 adult packages include beer and wine for the full 2-hour experience.
Does Veloce offer pizza classes for kids?
Yes! The Junior Pizza Class is $20 per child, lasts 1 hour, and includes make-your-own pizza and a canned soda. It’s a popular choice for kids’ birthday parties, family celebrations, and youth group activities.
Can I book a pizza-making class for a birthday party?
Absolutely. Pizza classes are a popular choice for both adult and kids’ birthday celebrations. Choose from our standard packages or request a custom arrangement for your group.
Are Veloce pizza classes good for corporate team building?
Yes — pizza making is a hands-on, social activity that works well for corporate teams. Groups collaborate on making their own pizzas while enjoying food and drinks together in a relaxed Downtown Raleigh setting.
Can couples book a pizza class for date night?
Pizza classes are a unique date night alternative in Downtown Raleigh. Please inquire about availability and minimum booking requirements for smaller groups.
Can Veloce customize a private pizza class package?
Yes — custom packages are available. Email us your budget, headcount, preferred date, and any specific requests, and we’ll put together a tailored experience.
Where are the pizza classes held?
All pizza classes take place at Veloce Italian Market in Downtown Raleigh, NC. The space features an open kitchen with wood-fired brick ovens where guests make their own pizzas.
Inquire About a Private Pizza Class
Fill out the form below and our events team will be in touch to help plan your pizza-making experience at Veloce Italian Market.
All inquiries are sent to our events team at ashleym@lsrphospitality.com