Big pizza prize

Wowing judges with his Three Cheese and Chorizo pizza, a traditional pizza base topped with a combination of mozzarella, Leerdammer, feta cheese, chorizo, mint and basil, Pasquale took home the accolade at the Pizza and Pasta Association’s Pizza Designer of the Year Awards.

“Pasquale has shown passion, skill and a real knowledge of how flavours work together,” says Camilla Deane, Foodservice Controller at Bel Foodservice and competition judge. “The combination of his ingredients allowed the distinct sweet, nutty taste of Leerdammer to shine through, and the mint and basil worked extremely well. His pizza really stood out from the competition.

 “With 90% of Britons eating pizza at least once a week and pizza overtaking curry as the nation’s favourite dish, it’s crucial that the sector stays fresh with exciting new ideas and variants.”

Leerdammer is especially good for melting, retaining its rich, creamy texture and sweet nutty taste making it an excellent cheese for a pizza topping.

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