Stories from the oven

Notes on Neapolitan craft, Melbourne celebrations and the people who gather around the fire.

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The art of the live pizza kitchen

A behind-the-scenes look at how dough, fire and hospitality come together at a Made a Napoli event.

Jul 10, 2026

The art of the live pizza kitchen

A behind-the-scenes look at how dough, fire and hospitality come together at a Made a Napoli event.

Jul 10, 2026

From Naples to Australia’s best pizza

How Mariano’s Neapolitan craft earned national recognition, including Australia’s Best Pizza in 2018 and Best Margherita Pizza in 2017.

Jul 10, 2026

From Naples to Australia’s best pizza

How Mariano’s Neapolitan craft earned national recognition, including Australia’s Best Pizza in 2018 and Best Margherita Pizza in 2017.

Jul 10, 2026

Planning pizza catering for a Melbourne wedding

Practical ideas for timing, menus and creating a relaxed wedding feast around a live wood-fired oven.

Jun 24, 2026

Planning pizza catering for a Melbourne wedding

Practical ideas for timing, menus and creating a relaxed wedding feast around a live wood-fired oven.

Jun 24, 2026

From Naples to Melbourne: a craft shaped by fire

A placeholder profile exploring the experience, discipline and generosity behind Made a Napoli.

May 30, 2026

From Naples to Melbourne: a craft shaped by fire

A placeholder profile exploring the experience, discipline and generosity behind Made a Napoli.

May 30, 2026