Dietary Restrictions at a Naples Pizza Making Class

The Naples pizza making class is built around a traditional Neapolitan Margherita — San Marzano tomato, buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil, and a wood-fire bake. The base recipe is simple and contains relatively few allergens compared to more complex dishes. Here’s what to know about dietary restrictions before you book.

What’s In a Neapolitan Pizza

A classic Neapolitan Margherita uses:

Ingredient	Contains
00 flour dough	Gluten (wheat)
San Marzano tomato sauce	Tomatoes, salt — no dairy, no meat
Buffalo mozzarella DOP	Dairy (cow’s or buffalo milk)
Fresh basil	No allergens
Extra-virgin olive oil	No allergens

The base recipe is naturally vegetarian and meat-free. It contains gluten (wheat flour) and dairy (mozzarella). There are no common seafood, nut, or egg allergens in the standard Margherita.

Vegetarians

A Neapolitan Margherita is already vegetarian. Most pizza classes make a Margherita — you won’t need to ask for a substitution or modification. This is probably the easiest class in Naples for vegetarians.

Gluten-Free

Traditional Neapolitan pizza uses 00 wheat flour, which contains gluten. Some providers offer gluten-free dough alternatives made with rice flour or chickpea flour blends. This varies by provider — not all offer it, and it’s not always available on the same day as standard classes.

What to do: Contact the provider before booking and ask specifically whether gluten-free dough is available on your preferred date. Don’t assume it’s offered just because the main listing doesn’t mention it as an exclusion.

Dairy-Free and Vegan

Buffalo mozzarella is central to Neapolitan pizza. Some providers can substitute with a dairy-free mozzarella alternative, but this is not standard — traditional pizzaiolos often prefer not to modify the recipe. For a classic class with a traditional chef, dairy-free accommodation may not be possible.

If you’re vegan, contact the provider before booking to explain your requirements. A small number of providers specifically offer vegan pizza classes with plant-based cheese; search for these specifically if dairy-free is essential.

Tiramisu and Gluten/Dairy

Many Naples pizza classes also include tiramisu making. Traditional tiramisu contains eggs, dairy (mascarpone), and ladyfinger biscuits (gluten). If you have gluten or dairy restrictions, advise the provider: some will prepare an alternative dessert or skip the tiramisu component for affected guests.

Severe Allergies

If you have a severe allergy (particularly to wheat/gluten, dairy, or any other ingredient present in a typical kitchen), notify the provider at the time of booking — not on the day. Most class kitchens handle wheat flour as a standard ingredient; cross-contamination is a realistic concern. A reputable provider will tell you honestly whether they can safely accommodate you.

Tips Before Booking

State your restriction clearly: “I’m coeliac and need certified gluten-free flour” is more actionable than “I avoid gluten.” Specificity helps the provider assess whether they can accommodate you.
Contact the provider before booking: Use the GetYourGuide messaging function to raise dietary needs before confirming. Don’t leave it until arrival.
Check whether tiramisu is included: If the class includes tiramisu and you have egg or dairy restrictions, ask what alternative is available.

The good news: a Neapolitan pizza class has fewer allergens than most cooking classes. For vegetarians especially, this is one of the most accessible food experiences in Naples.

Ready to Book?

The Naples pizza making class — dough from scratch, wood-fire oven, pizza and tiramisu — is rated 4.9/5 by 1,000+ guests. From €20. Free cancellation.