US Pizza Team

06/02/2026

🧀 🍕REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 🍕🧀

Think your pizza can hang with the best in the business? Time to find out.

The REAL California Pizza Challenge, sponsored by REAL CALIFORNIA MILK , returns to the The Pizza Tomorrow Summit & in Anaheim, August 23-25, 2026, and we're looking for pizza makers ready to throw down. 🍕🔥

From Non-Traditional and Pizza in the Pan to Gluten-Free, the REAL California 3-Cheese Challenge, Fastest Pie, Largest Stretch, Fastest Box Folding and Freestyle Acrobatics, there’s a category for every kind of pizza fanatic.

🏆 Compete for cash, awards, bragging rights, and a chance to earn a trip to international competition in 2027.

📍 Anaheim Convention Center
📅 August 23-25, 2026

Ready to step into the arena?

👉 Register now:
https://uspizzateam.com/cpc26/

Tag a pizza maker who needs to stop talking about their skills and start proving them. 😎



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06/01/2026

Congrats to US Pizza Team Member John McCaffrey of Yellow Bridge Brewing Co. for making the elite REAL California Pizza Contest Jul. 13-15 in Napa CA. at the The CIA at Copia, and brought to you by USPT Gold Sponsor REAL CALIFORNIA MILK.

Today marks the start of National Dairy Month, making it the perfect time to introduce the eight finalists for the 2026 Real California Pizza Competition!

Selected from more than 200 entries, these talented chefs earned their place in the finals by showcasing the flavor, creativity, and performance of Real California cheese and dairy products.

Stay tuned for more updates from the competition, including results from the live bake-off and access to an exclusive digital recipe book featuring all eight finalist recipes.

05/18/2026

There's still time to check out USPT Culinary coach Vitangelo Recchia of Bella Napoli Pizzeria & Restaurant at the Marra Forni & Pizza University & Culinary Arts Center at the National Restaurant Associstion show in Chicago!

🔥 DID YOU KNOW?! 🔥

This weekend we’re heading to the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago alongside our incredible partners at Marra Forni and Pizza University & Culinary Arts Center! 🇮🇹🍕🇺🇸

Today and tomorrow, Vitangelo “Vito” Recchia, owner of Bella Napoli Pizzeria & Restaurant, will be performing LIVE show cooking demos featuring:

🔥 Roman Style Pan Pizza (Teglia Romana)
🔥 Pizza al Mattarello — traditional Roman round pizza rolled by pin

📍 Booth #5218
📍 McCormick Place – Chicago, IL
🕧 12:30PM – 1:30PM
📅 Today & Tomorrow

For us, this is bigger than just making pizza. It’s about bringing true Roman techniques, tradition, craftsmanship, and passion to one of the biggest food shows in the country. From Bella Napoli to Chicago… we’re honored to represent what we do every single day. 🙏🏼

If you’re attending the NRA Show, come stop by, say hello, watch the demos, ask questions, and see what Roman pizza is really about. And if you’ve never been to Bella Napoli before, keep an eye out this weekend — we’ll be posting videos, behind-the-scenes moments, and plenty of pizza content straight from the floor of the show. 🍕🎥

Let’s make some noise in Chicago. 🇮🇹🔥

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05/17/2026

From winning the 2025 Galbani Pizza Cup to representing the U.S. Pizza Team on the world stage in Parma, Italy, Alejandro Burgaleta of The Pizza Point - Miami brought his passion and talent to the 2026 Campionato Mondiale della Pizza.

Supported by USPT Platinum Sponsor Galbani Professionale US, Alejandro competed against some of the best pizzaioli in the world and earned the honor of finishing as the top competitor from Venezuela in the global rankings.

In this video, Alejandro reflects on the experience, the support from Galbani, and what it meant to compete at one of pizza’s most prestigious events.

From winning the 2025 Galbani Pizza Cup to representing the U.S. Pizza Team on the world stage in Parma, Italy, Alejandro Burgaleta of The Pizza Point Miami ...

05/01/2026

The U.S. Pizza Team didn’t just show up in Parma, Italy—they showed they belong on pizza’s biggest stage. Check out the full wrap-up from the Campionato Mondiale della Pizza here!

Thank you to all the US Pizza Team Sponsors for making this possible!


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Big finishes. Big pride. Big week in Parma. The U.S. Pizza Team went to Parma, Italy, and did what good teams are supposed to do on the world stage: compete hard, represent well and make sure that United States pizza gets the international attention it deserves. At the 2026 Campionato Mondiale della...

04/29/2026

From the competition floor to unforgettable team moments, this U.S. Pizza Team photo gallery captures the crew’s trip to the Campionato Mondiale della Pizza in Parma, Italy. Explore more than 260 photos featuring all 10 competitors, plus highlights from sponsors and trip winners Alejandro Burgalet...

04/28/2026

Pizza Patt's Slice House - Cafe - Creamery Parma highlights:

• Competed in Pizza a Due, Pizza Classica, Pizza in Teglia, Largest & Fastest Dough Stretches and Freestyle Acrobatics

• Entered Parma as the Galbani Cup Acrobatic Champion

• Teamed with Mike Pitera in Pizza a Due

• Represented the U.S. Pizza Team across multiple categories on the world stage

A strong, well-rounded week in a deep international field. Congrats, Patt! 🫵👌

04/28/2026

Patt Miller of Pizza Patt's Slice House - Cafe - Creamery brought versatility and style to the world stage in Parma. 🇺🇸🍕

Patt came into the Campionato Mondiale della Pizza as the Galbani Cup Acrobatic Champion and took on a wide range of events while representing the U.S. Pizza Team in Italy.

Patt’s Parma highlights:
• Competed in Pizza a Due, Pizza Classica, Pizza in Teglia, Largest & Fastest Dough Stretches and Freestyle Acrobatics
• Entered Parma as the Galbani Cup Acrobatic Champion
• Teamed with Mike Pitera in Pizza a Due
• Represented the U.S. Pizza Team across multiple categories on the world stage

A strong, well-rounded week in a deep international field. Congrats, Patt! 👏🔥


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