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U.S. PIZZA TEAM Competition

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2025 Galbani Professionale Pizza Cup & Acrobatic Trials

 

U.S. Pizza TEam

The US Pizza Team and Galbani Professionale US will be hosting the ’25 Galbani Professionale Pizza Cup here at the November 2025 Pizza Tomorrow Summit!

This event will be a head to head battle between talented pizzaioli and pizza acrobats from across the nation, all vying for the Grand Prizes in both Culinary and Acrobatics of a trip to compete in the World Pizza Championships in Parma, Italy.

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US Pizza Team Winner 

Sponsored by Galbani, Italy's #1 cheese brand

The U.S. Pizza Team was founded in 2000 with the goal of bringing competition and excitement to the pizza industry.  Since its formation, the U.S. Pizza Team has participated in an international event every year, most frequently at the World Pizza Championship in Parma, Italy.  Ranging from culinary masters to dough tossing phenoms, the Pizza Team renews the passion of those in the industry year after year.

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2024 Competition Winners

Grand Prize Winners

The Grand Prize winners of the 2 trips to Italy were Galbani Professionale Pizza Cup Champion Patt Miller of Pizza Patt's in New Vienna, OH and Galbani Cup Acrobatic Champion Michael Testa of Jersey Pizza Boys in Avenel, NJ. Best Cheese Pizza Finalists were 1st place winner Enrico Aguila, Uncle Rico, Ft. Myers, FL and 2nd place winner George Taylor, Taylors Pizza House, Endwell, NY.

Secret Ingredient Winners

1st Place to Jose Ahmed Flores, Crust Lover's Pizza, Sanford, FL; 2nd Place to David Solum, Danger Von Dempsey's ATY, Watertown, SD; and 3rd Place to Jay Falk, Caliente's Pizza & Draft House, Pittsburgh, PA.

Freestyle Acribatics

1st prize went to Michael Testa, The Jersey Pizza Boys, Avenel, NJ.; 2nd place to Travis Siebens, The Nona Slice House; and 3rd place to Patt Miller, Pizza Patt's. 

Largest Dough Stretch

1st place to Matt Hickey, Caliente's Pizza & Draft House; Jay Falk, Caliente's Pizza & Draft House; and Perry Bogacz, Caliente's Pizza & Draft House.

Fastest Pie Maker

David Whisker, BC Pizza, Boyne City, MI. - 49 seconds; Patt Miller, Pizza Patt's - 51 seconds; and Jay Falk, Caliente's Pizza & Draft House – 59 seconds!

Fastest Box Folder

1st place went to Justin Adams, Wawa's, Easton, PA. - 21.4 seconds; 2nd place to David Whisker, BC Pizza - 26.37 seconds; and 3rd place to Sean Dempsey, Dempsey's Brewery - 34.93 seconds!
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Education Program 

The Education Program provides the gold standard in industry-leading educational content that is practical and relevant for today's foodservice professionals. Industry leaders provide effective business lessons, the latest information on trends, best practices in the current market, and their own perspective of what manifests success within this three-day seminar.

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Restaurant Management 201 Workshop

Restaurant Management 201 Workshop

Join this next level hospitality management training!  This workshop will guide you and your entire management team through the process of becoming a cohesive team with strong leadership.   This program is perfect for owners, managers, key employees, and potential management employees wanting to learn the fundamental skills that are required to consistently operate at a high level. 

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2025 Galbani Professionale Pizza Cup & Acrobatic Trials

2025 Galbani Professionale Pizza Cup & Acrobatic Trials

The US Pizza Team and Galbani Professionale US will be hosting the ’25 Galbani Professionale Pizza Cup here at the November 2025 Pizza Tomorrow Summit!

This event will be a head to head battle between talented pizzaioli and pizza acrobats from across the nation, all vying for the Grand Prizes in both Culinary and Acrobatics of a trip to compete in the World Pizza Championships in Parma, Italy.

COMING SOON

Want to Speak in 2025?

We are seeking talented speakers who are objective, dynamic and have boundless enthusiasm for sharing their expertise and knowledge. Please submit your proposal today to take part in the 2025 Pizza Tomorrow Summit, or the 2025 Florida Restaurant Show, by completing the form below or by contacting Amy Riemer at amy@riemercommunications.com.

 

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