Pizza Pilgrims to open Pizza Academy next month

The brother duo behind Pizza Pilgrims, Thom and James Elliot, will open their Pizza Academy and pizzeria in Camden.

The academy, which was announced last year, and restaurant will be the pair’s first venture in north London.

Their latest venue will operate both as a fully functioning pizzeria, alongside a dedicated training academy – both spaces will exist symbiotically with flexibility to accommodate various setups.

Operating entirely as a social enterprise, all profits from the Camden pizzeria will go back into funding the training academy.

During the day, the academy space will be found at the back of the pizzeria, with two private training rooms and a dedicated training kitchen space.

Next to it will be a ‘pizza theatre’ for training larger groups of people on specific pizza skills and concepts.

The pizzeria will then provide a live environment for graduates to put their new-found skills to the test.

As well as the more formal training courses, a programme of lectures from industry experts will also be held at the academy, giving individuals ‘honest insight into the hospitality industry’.

Alongside this, weekend courses in a range of modules will be bookable for part-time students to attend, as well as one-off classes and activities too.

The final role of the academy is a location for Pizza Pilgrims to experiment testing pizza recipes, create ideas and explore ways to reduce waste and improve its impact on the planet.

The Pizza Academy will open its doors in Camden on 16 March 2020; applications open in February and are open to individuals aged 16 and above.