Hands-on Pizza Workshop with Matthew White & Anthony DeCaria

There’s nothing like home-made pizza and the best part is how surprisingly easy it is to make. Matthew White & Anthony DeCaria join forces in this class to share their complimentary takes on the ultimate Italian street food. Matthew will share his favorite – sourdough pizza – which he learned from the Sourdough Goddess (and James Beard Award Winner) Sarah Owens. Anthony calls on his Italian background and makes his dough using the quick technique of beer for a beautiful rise. Both versions create a wonderful crust.

After showing how to make these two doughs Anthony will make a homemade pizza sauce, we’ll pop both in the oven and will sample both versions and discuss. Then we’ll begin the hands-on session where each student will roll out their individual pizzas choosing from various toppings to make their perfect pie.

Menu to include:

• Classic Pizza Margarita

• Three-Cheese “White” Pizza

• Sausage Pizza with Red Onion

• Salad to accompany

We’ll pop your hand-made pizzas in the oven onto pizza stones and you’ll eat the fruits of your labors accompanied by a delicious salad made by Anthony. The take-away from this workshop is the demystification of making hand-made pizza at home, TWO great recipes, some hands-on experience and sourdough starter. Join us and let’s make some pies!

This Hands-On Workshop is limited to ten people and includes lunch.

NOTE: ALL participants must be vaccinated for Covid 19 in order to attend this class. Read our Covid 19 protocols below before registering.

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About Anthony DeCaria:

Anthony has been in the kitchen making the Sunday Gravy since he was 8 years old and crafting the ultimate meatball has been his life-long mission. His passion for simple, innovative cuisine has led him to his second career in the food industry. In 2017, after a successful career of 30+ years in NYC as a retail brand creative director, Anthony formed ADC Food Studio, Inc. and ran a food truck business for two years during the summer season at Indian Wells Beach in East Hampton, NY.

Most recently, while brainstorming his next venture, Anthony has been working part time at HGS Home Chef, part of his responsibilities includes assisting chefs and making baked goods for the stores prestigious cooking class program.

About Matthew White:

Matthew is proprietor and the creative force behind Hillsdale General Store & HGS Home Chef. Working for thirty years as a noted interior designer Matthew’s focus has always been the pursuit of a beautiful domestic life, which means more than simply beautiful rooms. It’s what those rooms hold that count – dear friends and great food to create a life of shared joy. For the last six-plus years at HGS Home Chef he has hosted 300 cooking classes, learning at the feet of some truly great culinary stars. And he’s still learning.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING OUR COVID19 PROTOCOLS:

This will be a live, in-person class limited to ten attendees. Masks will be optional. In order to attend, all students must be fully vaccinated for Covid19. Your registration for this class is a confirmation that you are vaccinated, but, you must also bring proof of vaccination on the day of the class in the form of a NY State Excelsior Pass (printed or on App) OR, a CDC Covid Vaccination Record Card. You will receive emailed reminders about this before the class. If you arrive without your vaccination documents you will not be admitted into the class, and we will be unable to offer a refund. So please, bring your documents on class day! It’s very important to us that everyone feel safe and comfortable as we restart our in-person cooking classes.

The instructor and assistant will be vaccinated and may or may not be masked. It is your choice whether to remain masked during the class. With all participants being vaccinated we feel there will be a level of comfort and we can focus on cooking!

Cancellation policy: We do not offer refunds on purchased tickets. Persons who notify us at least seven (7) days in advance that they cannot attend will receive credit and may register for another class of equal value held within the subsequent two months.

Notes: Cooking class attendees receive 10% discount on kitchenware purchases on class day.