The Gold Pizza Competition judging panel brings together respected pizzaioli, chefs and industry experts with deep experience across pizza styles, operations and competition.
Each pizza will be evaluated by professionals who understand the craft, from dough and bake to flavour, technique and execution.
HEAD JUDGE
DIANA CLINE
Canada’s Pizza Queen
As Head Judge, Diana Cline leads the Gold Pizza Competition judging panel and oversees the integrity and consistency of the competition process.
MIRKO D’Agata
World Champion Pizzaiolo
Saverio Pileggi
Montreal Restaurateur & Entrepreneur
Carmelo Vadacchino
Canadian Culinary Champion
A panel built by the pizza industry, for the pizza industry.
GUEST JUDGE
CHUCK HUGHES
Montréal chef, TV personality and bestselling cookbook author
Joins at 1 PM - October 7
Sebastien Pertugia
Pizza Excellence Leader
Fabrizio Iocco
Pizza Operations Expert
Chris Beall
Foodservice Innovation Expert
Anthony Cataldo
Global Pizza Expert
David Cataldo
Global Pizza Expert
Dexter Leung
Saputo Cheese Specialist
READY TO GO FOR GOLD?
Whether you’re competing, cheering on a colleague or coming to connect with Canada’s pizza community, join us in Montréal for two days of competition, education and industry connection.
October 6–7, 2026 · Montréal Science Centre