So, you think YOU make the best pizza?
...then sign up for the 1st Annual Westchester Pizza Cook-Off and Pizza Festival on Sat, Sept 14, 2024 in Tuckahoe, NY. This is a fun, local pizza competition for any pizza maker who wants to show off their pizza-making skills and win some cash (and bragging rights) ! First prize is $1,000 with $2,500 in total cash prizes.
More of a Pizza Lover than a Pizzaiolo?
.. then join us for a fun-filled day of “everything pizza”…
- Meet the cooks, watch them compete, and maybe try some samples.
- Have a chance to win a free backyard pizza oven (no purchase required)
- Learn how to make Neapolitan pizza using a backyard pizza oven
- Homemade pasta-making demos and samples
- Learn to make fresh mozzarella. Or buy some to take home
- Be entertained – music, pizza throwers,
- Shop the Italian Market –Italian bread, pasta, cheeses, meats, pastries
Interested in becoming a certified PCA Pizza Judge?
.. then learn the art of judging pizza and become a certified Pizza Contest Judge. The PCA offers local training in judging and scoring pizza competitions. Take the class before Sept 14th to become a judge at the Westchester Pizza Cook-Off.
4 Ways to Participate
1. As a Cook
Competition is open to anyone with a desire to put their pizza up against other pizza enthusiasts. Your pizza can be any style, as there will be certified judges provided by the PCA. If you win an event, you will be invited to compete against other winners for the title of “Pizza Cook-off Association National Champion"
- Bring your own pizza oven or share one of the pizza ovens provided
- Cash prizes
- First place $1,000
- Second Place $ 750
- Third Place $ 500
- Fourth Place $ 250
- Entry fee is:
- $125 before Aug 15th
- $150 after Aug 15th
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Compete in one of two groups. Top 4 winners in each group go to the finals.
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9:00 am Group 1
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12:30 pm Group 2
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4:00 pm Finals
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Membership in PCA is not required in order to compete.
2. As a Judge
If you are more of a critic than a cook, then become a certified PCA Pizza Judge. Sign up for a local PCA judging class to learn how to judge and score pizza competitions..
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Learn about different types of pizza, cooking competitions, and different cooking methods.
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Learn to judge and score the 5 main categories for pizza: Appearance, Construction, Crust, Taste, and Overall Impression
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Take the class before Sept 14th to become a judge at the Westchester Pizza Cook-Off.
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PCA Membership is required ( $35 annually)
3. Or just come by to enjoy the fun
If you like eating pizza more than making or judging pizza, then join us for a fun-filled day of “everything pizza”.
- Meet the cooks, watch them compete, and maybe try some samples.
- Get a chance to win a free backyard pizza oven, a wine basket, and other prizes (no purchase required)
- Shop the Italian Market offering olive oil, fresh pasta, bread, meats, cheeses, and pastries.
- Buy some delicious food from our Italian food vendors - pizza, fresh pasta, antipasto, sausage and peppers, Italian pastries, fresh cake pops, fresh mozzarella, Italian donuts (graffe), sample fine Italian wines, and more
- Attend a Neapolitan pizza making demo (free)
- Fresh mozzarella and pasta making demos
- Music and entertainment
3. Become a Vendor or Sponsor of the Festival
If you have a product or service which you think fits with our pizza/Italian food festival them, then reach out to us via the form below.
