The wait is almost over. From September 15th to 17th, the stunning setting of the Mostra d'Oltremare will host the highly anticipated finals of the Vera Pizza Napoletana Champion.
As pizzaiolos from all over the world prepare to showcase their talent and passion, we are thrilled to announce two important updates for all participants.
Official Rules Published
The first step to victory is knowing the rules! The complete rules for the final stages of the championship are now officially online.
You can check the detailed three-day program and download the rules directly at this link:
Program and Rules - Vera Pizza Champion
Please note: By scrolling to the bottom of the page, you will find the downloadable documents for both the Amateur and Professional categories. To ensure maximum international accessibility, all rules are available in four languages: Italian, English, French, and Spanish.
Official Equipment: The Ovens for the Finals
To ensure every dough reaches its maximum potential, we have selected top-level equipment. Here is the official setup of ovens and cooking stations divided by the different competition categories:
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Margherita, Marinara, and Calzone Napoletano: Competitors will have two traditional wood-fired ovens at their disposal: one Acunto oven and one MAM oven.
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Mastunicola and Gourmet Pizza: For these categories, baking will rely on the precision of two latest-generation electric ovens: one Sud Forni and one Manna Forni.
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Pizza Fritta (Fried Pizza): The gold of Naples will have a dedicated premium station equipped with a Stefano Ferrara professional fryer.
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Amateur Competition: The protagonists of the amateur category will compete using two wood-fired ovens by Ooni, the official partner for this thrilling section of the championship.
All that's left is to study the rules, sharpen your pizza cutters, and prepare your best doughs. See you in September at the Mostra d'Oltremare!
