Attend the National Pizza Awards next week

The highly anticipated National Pizza Awards are back next week Tuesday, 12 November.

Hosted by Dine Out Magazine, the event will take place at London’s Big Penny Social, offering a full day of intense competition, mouthwatering creations, and plenty of excitement for industry pizza enthusiasts.

What to expect

Sixteen talented chefs from across the UK will compete in a thrilling live cook-off, showcasing their creativity and skill to claim the crown in pizza excellence. Expect to see a mix of popular high-street names and up-and-coming independents bringing their A-game.

Featured participants include fan favourites like Pizza Pilgrims, Northern star Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana, and former champions like Pizzaface and Bad Boy Pizza Society. Adding extra excitement, some new faces – including Cardiff’s The Dough Thrower and Scott’s All Day from Cambridge – will be making their debut in the contest.

Curious about the full lineup? Check out the list of finalists here.

The schedule

The competition kicks off at 12pm, with four cooking heats running until 5pm. Each chef will be challenged to prepare three distinct pizza styles: A Signature pizza: the recipe they entered the competition with; a Technical pizza: using a range of ingredients supplied by event sponsors; and a Plant-Based pizza.

The evening reception will begin at 6:30pm, where the winners will be later announced. There are four awards up for grabs, including Bloggers Choice, The Alternative Slice Award, Pizza Chef of the Year and National Pizza of the Year.

To attend the National Pizza Awards – Register here.

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