Le Marche in Italy Is Now The home of the Worlds Best Pizza Maker

Marcello D'Erasmo from the wonderful pizzeria, Mamma Rosa in Ortezzano, Le Marche yesterday won the title of "the best pizza maker in the world" at the annual competition in Naples. The competition is held over three days, 21st to 23rd May and attracted 427 entrants.

Taking part together with pizza chefs from all over the world, including chefs from Japan, Switzerland, France, Ukraine, Brazil, USA, Norway, Spain, Canada, Morocco, Germany and Romania, Marcello, who has been making pizza for over 35 years, has been crowned the champion. 


Rather dazed he stated "I have been a pizza maker for over 35 years and it a a great honour. I have to thank Naples and the Neapolitan masters who taught me the craft. Thanks to them, their technique, their advice, I carry out the best job in the world".

Second place was awarded to Gennaro Nasti from Portland, Oragon, who was originally from Naples and third place went to Japanese chef Takehiko Chibe the "godfather of Shozan" from Sendai City, Myiagi Province. 


Another reason why we LOVE Marche