Are you Australia’s Best Pizza Chef?

Think your pizza is the best in the country? Prove it at Australia’s Best Pizza Awards – the ultimate competition for pros in the pizza game. Whether it’s a Neapolitan classic or a bold new creation, this is your moment to shine.

Win national bragging rights, score media exposure, impress industry heavyweights, attract new customers – and take home up to $6K in prize money. It’s time to step up and show Australia what real pizza greatness looks like.

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How it works

Step 1: Online Submission Submit your signature pizza (the one you’re known for). Include the recipe, method, and a photo that shows it off in all its glory.

Step 2: Selection A shortlist of 26 finalised will be announced on 29 April 2025.  

Step 3: Cook-Off Finalists cook and present their pizzas to the judges at the Show.

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Who can enter?

Chefs from pizzerias, restaurants, pubs, and other foodservice operations

Your pizzas will be judged on:

  • Preparation and execution
  • Balance of flavours and ingredients
  • Overall look and aesthetic
  • Technical execution
  • Cooking precision

When & Where

18-19 May 2025 Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.

2025 Judges & Hosts

Liam McLauglin

MC Global Hospitality Group

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Johnny Di Francesco

Head Judge Gradi Group | AVPN

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Paolo Gatto

Judge Sydcily

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Daniel Semrani

Judge Gigi Pizzeria

 

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Enter the Awards

Think you have what it takes? Review the competition guidelines, and then fill in the form below for your chance to be crowned Australia’s Best Pizza Champion.

Entries close Friday 18 April. 

Finalists announced Tuesday 29 April.

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Last Name *
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State/Territory *
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Current Employer *
Years of Experience in the Industry *
What are your career goals in the pizza industry? *
Name of Signature Pizza *
Recipe & Method of Signature Pizza *
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Terms & Conditions

By entering Australia’s Best Pizza Awards, you agree to the following:

  • Your name, company name, logo, and any event-related photos or videos may be used in promotional material for the competition.
  • We may share the method behind your technical pizza entry publicly, but your signature pizza recipe and method will remain confidential.
  • If your entry is shortlisted for the final, we may contact you and arrange for sponsor products to be sent for use in the competition.
  • All sponsor ingredients must be used in the technical round of the competition — this is part of the judging criteria.
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