AVPN schools disseminate the method of producing authentic Neapolitan pizza according to International Regulations and train future professionals in the sector. This expertise is shared among all AVPN schools to ensure uniform training. Instructors, selected from among the best professionals, are trained in Naples to guarantee consistent teaching quality.
Our trainers
MASTER TRAINER AND EXECUTIVE CHEF NO.900
Mirko D'agata
Mirko, originally from Turin, Italy, is passionate about cooking, influenced by his Sicilian parents. After working in various restaurants around the world, he moved to Canada in 2012 to join Bottega in Quebec, then became executive chef at Pizzeria NO.900. He brings an authentic Italian touch to this Quebecois concept. He has won several awards at international pizzaiolo competitions - including the title of World Champion of the STG Neapolitan Pizza in Vegas in 2025.
AVPN Trainer & R&D Manager no.900
Fiodar Huminski
Fiodar's culinary journey began in 2008 at Tavern on the Square. In 2014, he launched his own restaurant, Le Bon Vivant.
In 2019, with his partner Gabrielle, they invested in a NO.900 franchise in the Quartier des Spectacles, where he was then a pizza chef.
Working with Italian master pizza chef Mirko D'Agata, he adds a creative twist to a traditional menu. He competes in numerous international competitions and is AVPN certified.
Awards and distinctions
2019
1st place in the Roman category at the Caputo Cup in Napoli - Mirko
2023
1st place in the Neapolitan STG category at Pizza Expo Atlantic City - Fiodar
2nd place in the Neapolitan STG category at Pizza Expo Atlantic - Mirko
1st place in the Non-Traditional Division International category at Pizza Expo Las Vegas - Fiodar
2024
3rd place in the Pizza category due to the World Championship in Parma - Mirko & Fiodar
2025
1st place in the Neapolitan STG category at Pizza Expo Las Vegas - Mirko
3rd place in the Traditional American category at Pizza Expo Las Vegas - Fiodar