Restaurants Canada Pizza Competition

Competition Criteria

Traditional Pizza Criteria

• Dough must be provided by competitors, with enough to craft two (2) traditional 12”-18” round pizzas. Sauce must be a traditional red tomato sauce.
• Limit of two (2) toppings from the provided list: pepperoni, sausage, bacon, ham, mushrooms, salami, peppers, tomatoes, onions, and olives.
• Any number of varieties of each category may be used. For example, competitors may use different types of mushrooms, which would count as one topping. However, contestants are encouraged to keep it simple and traditional.
• No toppings whatsoever, including cheeses, herbs, and spices, may be added to the pizzas during or after baking.
• A drizzle of EVOO after baking is permitted.
• All competitors have 20 minutes total, including clean up.

Creative Pizza Criteria

• Dough must be provided by competitors, with enough to craft two (2) pizzas.
• Pizza must consist of a dough base, with any number or type of sauce and toppings.
• There are no restrictions and/or limits on dough, sauce, toppings, baking or styles. Level up and let your imagination run free!
• Your recipe must be entirely original and created by you.
• All competitors have 20 minutes total, including clean up.

If you have any questions or inquiries regarding the competition, please contact us at Competitions@restaurantscanada.org