The Caputo Cup is a professional pizza-making competition held under the official regulations of the Associazione Pizzaiuoli Napoletani (APN). For the first time ever, The Caputo Cup will be held in New Zealand as part of Fine Food New Zealand 2025! Its purpose is to honour the authentic craft of Neapolitan pizza while celebrating innovation and technical excellence.
Participants can compete in at least one of the following categories:
1. Pizza Napoletana STG (Specialità Tradizionale Garantita – Traditional Specialty Guaranteed) (Margherita or Marinara only)
2. Pizza Contemporanea (Contemporary Style Pizza) (Sky is the limit for pizzaiolo creativity!)
The top 3 participants in each category will be recognised and awarded with a cup. The 1st place winner for each category will also be awarded with a $500 voucher from Mediterranean Foods Warehouse.
