Pizza Chef of the Year: Emanuele Malara from Ciccio’s Pizza and Gelato

Best Classic Pizza: Emanuele Malara from Ciccio’s Pizza and Gelato

Best Creative Pizza: Nicola Pellegrino from Ollie’s Italian

A huge congratulations to this year’s pizza champions who brought passion, precision, and serious flavour to the table! Emanuele Malara from Ciccio’s Pizza and Gelato has taken out not one but two major titles – Pizza Chef of the Year and Best Classic Pizza, impressing the judges with his mastery of tradition and technique. Meanwhile, Nicola Pellegrino from Ollie’s Italian claimed the coveted Best Creative Pizza award, delivering bold innovation with every slice. Bravo to our incredible winners – you’ve raised the bar for pizza excellence across the country!