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The 2023 Global Pizza Challenge
From its humble beginnings in 2009, the Global Pizza Challenge has developed into the planet’s biggest pizza competition as national winners are selected to compete on an international level. Now in its 14th successful year, organisers are keen to see passionate, independent pizza makers demonstrate their gastronomic masterpieces first-hand at culinary exhibitions and other venues spread across the globe.
Attention all gastronomes! Flex your culinary muscles at the much anticipated Global Pizza Challenge 2023.
With the competition now firmly entrenched on SA’s shores, organisers are keen to see passionate, independent pizza makers demonstrate their gastronomic masterpieces first-hand during the competition’s national cook-off.
2023 Competition winners
The judging line-up included: Martin Kobald, Vice President of Worldchefs and Chef Jeff Schueremans, Academy of Chefs, Chef Trevor Boyd, Group Exec Chef City Lodge Group, Chef James Khoza, Exec Chef Sandton Convention Center, and current President of SaChefs.Other judges include members of the Academy of Chefs.
OVERALL, WINNER of the Global Pizza Challenge 2023 – Chef Tracey Norton from the City Lodge Hotels Limited.
Winner of the Best “Vegan / Vegetarian Pizza” – Azhar Mohamed
Winner of the “Best use of Soweto Hot Sauce” - student from Capsicum school , Jaco van den Berg!
Luayys Alvarado 8-year-old son of Chef Zana got the price for the “ Most inspiring Chef.”
2023competition in pictures
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