Pub pizza pros prepare for national cook-off
The finalists for the 2021 National Pizza Awards have been announced.
Edinburgh's Cold Town House and Revolution Bars Group will be representing the pub and bar industry at this year's National Pizza Awards, after 16 pizza purveyors were chosen to compete in the much-anticipated 2021 final.
The fifth instalment of the national event will see chefs from restaurants, pubs and pop-ups battle one another to see if their signature pizza has the power to be judged as the best in the UK.
This year’s line-up includes plant-based concept – and previous winner – Purezza, which will face the likes of high street brand Revolution Bars Group, critically-acclaimed Polpo and the latest venture from Pizza Pilgrims, Slice.
The live cook-off will be held on 22 November 2021 at the Islington Metal Works in London and will be overseen by a panel of industry judges. On the day, chefs will also face technical challenges using specific products for the chance to win other coveted titles including Pizza Chef of the Year.
“The dramatic rise of delivery and takeaway in the last 18 months has only served to increase the popularity of pizza across the UK, so there’s never been a more exciting time for this dish,” says Rosanna Spence, editor of Dine Out, the magazine which organises the awards. “This year’s National Pizza Awards boasts our most impressive group of finalists yet, with previous winners returning to defend their titles, and some new faces to give them a run for their money. We can’t wait to fire up the ovens and celebrate these incredible businesses together – and for our finalists to enjoy the boost the awards will bring to their businesses.”
The latest chapter of the UK-wide search for the top pizzas on British menus is sponsored by Diversey, Lantmännen Unibake, Moth Drinks, Mutti, and Tabasco.
The 2021 National Pizza Awards finalists
Bath Pizza Co. - Spinaci (With a Cheeky Egg)
Canova Hall - Rock Star Margherita
Chapter Pizzeria - Pizza Fantasia
Cold Town House (Signature Pubs) - The Morningside
Crust Bros - Una Passeggiata in Foresta
Elliot’s - Taleggio, Brown Butter and Sage
Mama D’s Pizza - Zeus
Mike’s Peckham - Dondini
Nomad Pizza Whitstable - Quetzal
PizzaFace - Mogu Mogu
Polpo - Spinach, Soft Egg and Parmesan Pizzetta
Purezza - On The Seaside
Ralph’s Margate - Cavolo Nero
Revolution Bars Group - Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Slice by Pizza Pilgrims - Hawaii Not? (AKA The Converter)
The Big Dough Co. - Getting’ Chicky With It