European Pizza Chef Competition
The European Pizza Chef Competition returns. Join us on the 18-19 November on the main stage to get a slice of all the action.
Following 180+ applications received in 2025 from across Europe, the competition is set to grow even further. 40 top talented pizza chefs will be hand-selected by our internal jury, based on professional background, the pizzeria or restaurant they represent, and international representation.
The 40 hand-selected pizza chefs will have the opportunity to showcase their skills in front of a prestigious jury of internationally recognised industry figures. Previous editions have featured names such as Vincenzo Capuano, Errico Porzio, Fabrizio Polacco and Alberto Buonocore. New for 2026, we are introducing the Roman Tonda (Scrocchiarella) category, alongside Traditional Neapolitan, Contemporary Neapolitan and a Freestyle (Round).
This is your chance to compete, gain visibility and take your place on one of Europe’s leading stages for pizza professionals.
Think you’ve got what it takes? Apply today for your chance to become a finalist.*(*Deadline: 20th September).
Our 2025 Winners included:
Podium – Traditional Neapolitan Category:
1 – Vincenzo Abbate (Fresco, England)
2 – Lorenzo Vitali (Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana, England)
3 – Agustin Cendrero (Papi’s Munchies, England)
Podium – Contemporary / Freestyle Category:
1 – Nicola Falanga (Biga Pizzeria, Belgium)
2 – Amedeo Ruggiero (081 Pizzeria, England)
3 – Mario Salvatore (Pizzeria Via Tribunali, Finland)
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Please select the category you want to compete in. If you want to compete in more than one category, please specify which ones in the message where you tell us about yourself.
View competition rules here.
