For veteran pizzaiolo and U.S. Pizza Team coach Jamie Culliton, the 2014 World Pizza Championship was more than just another pizza competition. It was a chance to make a long-held dream come true. Facing off against some of the best dough spinning “pizzathletes” on the planet in the Freestyle … More
U.S. Pizza Team wins big in Italy
The US Pizza Team had a strong showing at the 23rd Annual World Pizza Championships in Parma, Italy April 7-9, 2014. The US Pizza Team represented the United States with 17 competitors this year, the largest team assembled in recent history. Jamie Culliton of Grimaldi's Pizzeria in Florida was named … More
Meet the U.S. Pizza Team
The U.S. Pizza Team (USPT) will be returning to Parma, Italy to compete in the 23rd annual World Pizza Championships April 7th-9th. The team will consist of 16 pizzaiolos from Indiana, Kentucky, California, West Virginia, Illinois, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, Florida, Arkansas and Massachusetts. The World Pizza Championships bring hundreds … More
U.S. Pizza Team welcomes newest sponsor PizzaInsurance.com
The U.S. Pizza Team would like to welcome its newest sponsor, PizzaInsurance.com. Founded by former pizzeria owner/operator Jason Upton, PizzaInsurance.com is the only insurance agency created by a pizzeria operator for pizzeria operators. It is the official insurance company of the U.S. Pizza Team and can serve any insurance need … More
U.S. Pizza Team welcomes Shorty's Pizzeria to the team
Shawn Dugan, executive chef at Shorty’s Pizzeria in Parkersburg, W.Va., claimed the $6,000 first prize in the Traditional category of the 2014 Pizza Pizzazz competition on Feb. 10. His pizza’s claim to the “Best of the Midwest” title marked Dugan’s first win in only his second try at the 16th … More
U.S. Pizza Team welcomes new members after acrobatic trials
The U.S. Pizza Team (USPT) held its Acrobatic Trials at the 2014 North America Pizza and Ice Cream Show (NAPICS) in Columbus, Ohio, last Monday. The team came away with three new members and a champion who will represent the United States at the World Pizza Championship in Parma, Italy … More
U.S. Pizza Team at IBIE 2013
Winners in the Gluten-Free and Best Pie culinary competitions and the Freestyle Acrobatic competition win a free trip to Parma Italy to compete at the 2014 World Pizza Championship as part of the United States Pizza Team. … More
U.S. Pizza Team Acrobatic and Culinary Trials to take place Oct. 6-9 at the Las Vegas Convention Center
Brian Hernandez U.S. Pizza Team Coordinator 662-234-5481 x129 Brian@pmq.com U.S. Pizza Team Acrobatic and Culinary Trials to take place in Las Vegas October 6-9, 2013 Held in conjunction with the IBIE Show, the event will attract top dough-spinners and pizza chefs to Las Vegas … More