Número #2
Mondo Pizzaiolo Newsletter: National Pizza Month Edition
October is National Pizza Month, and the pizza world showed up for it: Napoli on the Road in London was just crowned the World's Best Pizzeria, Buenos Aires crowned new champions at the World Pizza and Empanada Championship, and Naples-born Daniele Gagliotta opened a fresh Neapolitan spot in Mexico City. This issue also brings you our Pizzeria and Pizzaiolo of the Month, plus a rundown of the shows worth marking on your calendar, from Columbus next week to Parma next spring. Grazie for being part of the Mondo Pizzaiolo community — let's dig in.
👨🍳 Pizzaiolo del mes
Salvatore Carta
Greater London, United Kingdom
Our Pizzaiolo of the Month is Salvatore Carta, based in Greater London, UK. Salvatore specializes in Neapolitan and Roman-style pizza made with natural sourdough fermentation, alongside artisan bakery products and premium fresh pasta. Beyond the dough, he brings senior leadership experience overseeing daily operations, team training, stock control, and supplier coordination in quality-driven kitchens.
📅 Próximos eventos
Pizza Expo Columbus 2026 — October 11-12, 2026
Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio, USA
The Midwest's premier regional pizza trade show, with vendor exhibits, competitions, and education sessions for pizzeria owners and pizzaioli.
Pizza Tomorrow Summit 2026 — October 25-27, 2026
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida, USA
Co-located with the Florida Restaurant Show, three days of exhibits and sessions for pizzeria operators and suppliers covering pizza and foodservice trends.
International Pizza Expo 2027 — April 13-15, 2027 (education sessions begin April 11)
Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
The 43rd annual edition of the world's largest pizza trade show, featuring the International Pizza Challenge, hundreds of exhibitors, and education sessions.
Campionato Mondiale della Pizza 2027 — April 6-8, 2027
Palaverdi di Parma, Parma, Italy
The World Pizza Championship returns to Parma, drawing pizzaioli from dozens of countries to compete across categories from classic to Neapolitan STG to fastest pizza maker.
📰 Noticias sobre pizza
Napoli on the Road Crowned World's Best Pizzeria for 2026
2026-09-16 — Time Out London / 50 Top Pizza
Chef Michele Pascarella's Napoli on the Road in Chiswick, London, was named the World's Best Pizzeria at the 50 Top Pizza World Awards, jumping from fifth place last year to overtake former champion Una Pizza Napoletana of New York.
National Pizza Month 2026: Your Story Is the Real Headline
2026-09-30 — Pizza Today
Editor-in-chief Denise Greer urges pizzeria owners to use National Pizza Month to tell their own stories on video, arguing authentic owner-told narratives connect with customers in ways paid marketing can't, and flags open submissions for Pizza Expo 2027's Pizza Industry Excellence (P.I.E.) Awards.