The Galbani Professionale Pizza Cup & Acrobatic Trials is shaping up to be a major highlight of the upcoming Pizza Tomorrow Summit and Florida Restaurant Show, happening on November 6-7 in Orlando, Florida. This electrifying event, hosted by PMQ’s U.S. Pizza Team and sponsored by Galbani Professionale, will showcase the most innovative pizza creations and awe-inspiring acrobatic performances, promising a spectacle of culinary artistry and skill.
This year, the competition heats up with a brand-new category—Secret Ingredient—where each participant will be given a different, undisclosed key ingredient to craft a pizza masterpiece. With little time to prepare, competitors will need to be creative, quick-thinking and prepared for anything. This category is sure to provide intense competition, as it offers a thrilling challenge to even the most seasoned pizza chefs. Spaces are limited for this exclusive contest, so participants are urged to register early to secure their spot.
In addition to the new Secret Ingredient category, returning favorites include the classic Best Cheese Pizza competition, where pizzaiolos will battle to create the ultimate cheese pizza using only the finest house cheese blends, and the crowd-pleasing Non-Traditional Pizza category, where contestants can let their imaginations run wild with unconventional toppings and inventive flavor combinations.
The Freestyle Pizza Acrobatics competition will once again take center stage, dazzling the audience with a mix of artistry and athleticism. These performers will spin, flip and toss dough in a mesmerizing display of pizza-making prowess. The event will also feature the Largest Dough Stretch, where contestants will compete to stretch their dough to epic proportions, and the Fastest Pie Maker competition, testing speed and precision as participants race to assemble pizzas in record time. Adding to the excitement is the Fastest Box Folder, where competitors will show off their lightning-fast hands in a challenge to fold pizza boxes at breakneck speed.
At stake for the top performers in the Non-Traditional Pizza and Freestyle Pizza Acrobatics categories is a grand prize trip to Parma, Italy, where they’ll compete in the prestigious World Pizza Championship in April 2025. This is a dream opportunity for pizzaiolos to showcase their skills on an international stage and represent the best of American pizza craft. But that’s not all—there are also additional cash prizes, along with heavy, wearable and displayable awards that will give winners lasting bragging rights.
With prizes that not only include international travel but also professional prestige, competition is expected to be fierce across all categories. Every competitor will be putting their heart—and dough—into each round, aiming for both the title and the trip of a lifetime.
With seats filling up fast, especially in the Secret Ingredient category, potential competitors are strongly encouraged to register as soon as possible to guarantee their participation in this extraordinary event. To sign up and secure your spot in pizza history, head over to http://www.uspizzateam.com/gppc24.
This year’s Galbani Professionale Pizza Cup & Acrobatic Trials wouldn’t be possible without the support of Galbani Professionale, the U.S. Pizza Team Platinum Sponsor, as well as other key sponsors, including Marra Forni, MFG Tray, Grain Craft and GI Metal. These industry giants are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of pizza innovation and supporting the next generation of pizza champions.
An exciting perk for all competitors is that when you register for the Galbani Professionale Pizza Cup, you also receive free registration to both the Pizza Tomorrow Summit and the Florida Restaurant Show. These shows are packed with valuable content, featuring some of the biggest names in the pizzeria and restaurant industries. You’ll have the chance to attend keynote speeches, live demos and informative seminars led by top chefs, restaurateurs and industry leaders. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your culinary skills or gain insights on running a successful restaurant, these events offer a wealth of knowledge and networking opportunities—all included with your Pizza Cup registration.
Whether you’re a seasoned pizza maker, an aspiring competitor or just a pizza lover, this is an event you won’t want to miss!