2025 Competition Rulebook
PARTICIPANTS
The competition is open to all pizzaiolos.
Participants may compete individually or as representatives of their pizzerias.
APPLICATION PROCESS Applications can be submitted:
Through the website:
Applications are open until all available spots are filled, or until November 15, 2025, at the latest. A valid application must include:
Personal information
Email and phone number
Selected competition categories
Proof of payment
COMPETITION FEES
Entry fee:
€30
(includes one category)
Second category:
€20
Third category:
€10
Fourth category:
Free
Exhibition category –
Fast Pizza Stretching
:
Free
entry
EQUIPMENT & ARRIVAL
All participants must arrive on time and collect the equipment provided by the organizers.
No refunds will be issued in case of no-show.
DRESS CODE
Participants are required to wear the official uniform provided by the organizer: hat, t-shirt, and apron. Wearing jewelry, bracelets, watches, or rings is strictly prohibited. A competition judge will be present to monitor compliance. In case of violations, the following penalties apply:
No hat:
–10 points
Jewelry, watch, or rings:
–10 points
Use of phone while making pizza:
–10 points
Only competitors wearing the full official uniform (hat, t-shirt, apron) may go on stage to receive awards.
GENERAL RULES
Each competitor brings their own ingredients
The organizer provides ovens and pizza peels
Dough must be prepared in advance and ready for use
Competitors may prepare their dough at the competition venue one day prior
.
After the competition, competitors must remove all personal tools and clean their workstation. At the judge’s signal by the oven, the competitor bakes one pizza, serves it on their own plate or a board, or on a plate provided by the organizer, and submits it to the jury within the time limit set for their category.
LATE SUBMISSION PENALTIES
2–3 minutes late:
–10 points
3–5 minutes late:
–20 points
More than 5 minutes late:
–50 points
Only the competitor may present the pizza to the jury.
Serving an appropriate drink with the pizza is allowed.
Giving gifts to the jury is strictly forbidden!
CATEGORY SPECIFICATIONS
Pizza Classic
Baked in electric oven
Competition time: 12 minutes
Pizza must be round and baked in the oven
Teglia alla Romana
Baked in electric oven
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Use of pre-baked dough is forbidden
Pala alla Romana
Baked in electric oven
Preparation time: 25 minutes
Pinsa alla Romana
Baked in electric oven
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Napoletana Contemporanea
Baked in electric oven
Preparation time: 12 minutes
Napoletana
Participants must prepare Margherita or Marinara
Baked in electric oven
Preparation time: 12 minutes
Maximum diameter: 33 cm
Crust height: up to 3 cm
Baking time: 60 to 90 seconds
2025 Competition Registration
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