3rd European Pizza Excellence 2025: The Ultimate Championship for Central Europe’s Best Pizzaiolos!

The 3rd European Pizza Excellence 2025, held on March 18 at the Internorga trade fair in Hamburg, on the Pizza Experience 2025 stand, has once again confirmed its status as the leading competition for professional pizzaiolos in Central Europe.

Organized by Pizza-Schule.de, with over a decade of experience, this prestigious event attracted numerous pizza professionals from across Europe, as well as media, television networks, and industry enthusiasts, further strengthening its reputation as the must-attend competition for those looking to showcase their talent on an international stage.

A High-Level Competition

Participants competed in two categories, showcasing their expertise in the art of pizza-making:

• Pizza Classica Gourmet, where creativity and ingredient selection were key.
• Modern Neapolitan Pizza, focusing on the authenticity of true Neapolitan pizza.

After an intense day of competition, here is the official ranking:

March 18, 2025 – Official Rankings

Classic Gourmet Pizza

🥇 1st Place: Tonino Pisano
🥈 2nd Place: Maria-Lillia Oprisnyk
🥉 3rd Place: Youssef Harit

Modern Neapolitan Pizza

🥇 1st Place: Ferdinando Manna
🥈 2nd Place: Ismet Akboga
🥉 3rd Place: Ciro Baselice

Download the full score ranking in PDF.

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An Elite Jury for a Prestigious Event

The event was hosted by Felicitas Then, a well-known culinary expert and TV chef, who guided the audience through every stage of this exciting competition.

To ensure fair and rigorous judging, an elite jury was assembled, led by Marco Lungo, a renowned figure in the world of pizza and dough fermentation. He was joined by a team of highly qualified judges, including industry experts, master pizzaiolos, and representatives of partner companies, who assessed each pizza with professionalism and impartiality.

A Growing Success!

The 3rd European Pizza Excellence 2025 has once again proven that it is more than just a competition: it is a must-attend event for pizza professionals, an opportunity to learn, exchange ideas, and celebrate the art of pizza-making.

A huge thank you to all participants, the judges for their expertise, and the partners of Pizza Experience 2025, who contributed to the success of this extraordinary event.

We look forward to seeing you at the next edition to take on a new challenge in the world of pizza excellence! 🍕🔥