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USPT COMPETITION Category Voting – Pick 4
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Category voting for The REAL California Pizza Challenge - PICK 4
The 3rd Annual REAL California Pizza Challenge will take place at the 2026 Pizza Tomorrow Summit and California Restaurant Show at the Anaheim Convention Center, August 23-25, 2026 (Sun.-Tue.)
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Should this event require USE OF GALBANI CHEESE in ALL CATEGORIES or JUST THE TRIP WINNING EVENT??
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CHOOSE ONLY 4 - Categories
Traditional - Limited toppings
Best Cheese Pizza
Classica / Italian style Non-Traditional
Non-Traditional / Any toppings or sauce
Teglia / Piza in the Pan
Pala / Pizza on the Peel
Best Traditional Sauce
Young Pizza Maker (If weekend date available)
Pizza for 2 - Due (mirroring Parma)
Best on the Menu - Pizza must be on the current menu
Gluten-Free
Neapolitan / Neo Neapolitan / STG
Vegetarian
Plant Based / Vegan
Ooni (Backyard, Home Pizza Baker) Ooni- Would possibly require influence on Ooni from you guys.
Dessert Pizza
Best Sandwich
Best Calzone
Regional Style Showdown - (e.g., New York, Chicago tavern, Detroit)
Farm-to-Oven – built entirely with locally sourced or seasonal ingredients.
Pizza Pairing Champion – Entrants pair their pizza with a beverage (beer, wine, mocktail, etc.), judged as a duo.
Stuffed & Layered Pizza - pizza with dough crusts and things stuffed everywhere
Extreme Heat Challenge - – Best pizza featuring spicy ingredients, peppers, or hot sauces without losing flavor balance.
White Pie Wonder – Best pizza without a tomato-based sauce — think white sauces, oils, or creative bases.
Breakfast Pizza Battle – Morning-inspired pies with breakfast ingredients and presentation.
Secret Basket or Secret Ingredient
High Heat (700º or higher)
Other
3-4 may be chosen for the competition happening August 23-25 (Sun.- Tue.)
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Which of the above should be the Grand Prize category?
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