Scott Deley Crowned the UK's Best Amateur Pizzaiolo 2023

LoveLogs certainly thought topping the UK's Best Amateur Pizzaiolo 2022 would be an impossible feat, but the contestants of this year's competition proved them wrong! ! Six finalists, including last year's winner, Pete Bath, joined them for a Saturday of doughmaking (and drinking), before cooking an authentic Neopolitan margherita and their doughstopper for the judges on the Sunday.

The judges were blown away by the skill and creativity of the six amateur pizzaiolos and they were in awe of every single doughstopper. From the sesame seed crust, to the aubergine cream and the life-changing discovery of naga chillies, each one brought something original and delectable to the table.

However, it was Scott Deley who delivered a near-perfect Neopolitan Margherita and a doughstopper of dreams. As soon as they saw his paprika spiced tomato base with mozzarella, scamorza, prosciutto and chorizo crumble come out of the oven, they knew it would be special. When he added burrata, chorizo dust, pickled red onions and parmesan crisps post-bake, their jaws hit the floor.

Morgan Davies came a close second with his duck and homemade hoisin sauce, which was indescribably good - cheap plum sauce from a local Chinese it ain't! Special shout outs went to Anne and Pete who took the sustainability section very seriously and sourced almost everything from their local farm shops with hardly any plastic in sight.

Everyone can see all of the doughstoppers and watch how the weekend unfolded here.

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