Competitions

REGISTER TODAY!!!! – The California Pizza Challenge sponsored by REAL California Milk, Aug 23-25

Brian Hernandez June 22, 2026

Celebrating the state’s long history of producing some of the country’s finest cheese, the California Pizza Challenge will feature 5 culinary events to showcase California cheese, with a Secret Basket Showdown for the Grand Prize of a trip to International Competition in 2026! There will also be a slew of Pizza Athletic categories demonstrating the dexterity and agility needed in the kitchen on a busy night.

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Got a Winning Pizza Recipe? This Contest Could Send You to Napa

Brian Hernandez April 14, 2026

The 8th Annual Real California Pizza Contest is now accepting entries, with professional pizza chefs and eligible culinary students invited to compete for prize money, a trip to Napa and, naturally, a little national pizza glory. Hosted by the California Milk Advisory Board, the 2026 competition features two categories: On

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All Aboard the U.S. Pizza Team Train to Vegas

Brian Hernandez March 21, 2026

Follow along as we head to Pizza Expo to see our sponsors, hand out new chef coats, and bring home the glory. The U.S. Pizza Team is getting ready to head to Pizza Expo in Las Vegas, and we’re excited to see our sponsors, say thank you in person, and

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Got a Pizza Worth $18,500? Enter the REAL California Pizza Contest

Brian Hernandez March 5, 2026

Eight finalists will earn a trip to compete live at the Culinary Institute of America at Copia. Some pizza competitions reward creativity. Others reward execution. The REAL California Pizza Contest demands both, which is why it has become one of the most selective and respected pizza competitions in the United

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Dough in Motion: Why Your Pizzeria Needs Its Own Acrobat

Brian Hernandez January 7, 2026

In a sport born in real pizzerias, the next USPT champion may already be on your schedule. Pizza work has always been athletic long before anyone bothered calling it a sport. Anyone who has survived a Friday rush knows the footwork, stamina and controlled chaos required to keep the line

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