This lifetime achievement award is in the gift of the Pizza, Pasta & Italian Food Association management committee and is presented only when the recipients' contribution to the industry merits this special recognition.
Keith Griffiths
This award seeks to shine the spotlight on those companies who are giving something back. Whether large or small, businesses are increasingly looking to support the community and in judging, we consider both local efforts alongside national schemes.
North West Pizza
With deliveries one of the few thriving sectors in recent years, these awards are presented to the shining stars of the pizza delivery market. Awards will be presented in three categories: Major Chain, Small Chain (up to 100 stores) and Independent (up to 5 stores).
INDEPENDENT CATEGORY WINNER
Pizza Triangle - Newcastle-under-Lyme
SMALL CHAIN CATEGORY WINNER
Caprinos Pizza
CHAIN CATEGORY WINNER
Domino's Pizza
The pizza restaurant is a firm favourite with the British public when it comes to dining out. Wth many superb independents to choose from, this award recognises the best of them.
Taste of Italy - Chelmsford
The pizza restaurant is a firm favourite with the British public when it comes to dining out, and this award looks at the ever-popular chains to recognise the best on the high street.
SMALL CHAIN CATEGORY WINNER
Tony Macaroni
CHAIN CATEGORY WINNER
Pizza Express
There’s something about Italian food which makes it so perfect for communal eating and this award is presented to those Italian restaurants, both independent and chain, who bring food, families and friends together across the nation.
INDEPENDENT CATEGORY WINNER
Vittoria on the Bridge - Edinburgh
SMALL CHAIN CATEGORY WINNER
Gusto Italian
CHAIN CATEGORY
Zizzi
Presented to the multiple retailer whose performance has driven sales in the chilled pizza sector.
ALDI
A broad category focussing on innovative technical, environmental, marketing, packaging, equipment, and other developments (excluding new food items) which were launched during the qualifying period.
Pizza Rebellion - Pizza Vending Machine
Presented to the convenience retailer whose performance has driven sales in the pizza sector.
NATIONAL CATEGORY WINNER
Co-op
REGIONAL CATEGORY WINNER
Scotmid Co-operative
HIGHLY COMMENDED - NATIONAL
Sainsbury's Local
An award for food products or ingredients which bring something new and inspiring for chefs to use in creating their menu. Suitable entries could be a new pasta; a seasoning; a sauce; a cheese or similar – anything which would be a component of a dish but not a finished meal in itself.
RETAIL CATEGORY WINNER
Aldi - Specially Selected Stir Through Pasta Sauce -Tomato and Olive
FOODSERVICE CATEGORY WINNER
La Tua Pasta - Calamarata
HIGHLY COMMENDED - FOODSERVICE
GCL Food Ingredients - Basilicata - Spicy Italian Sausage
Presented to the multiple retailer whose performance has driven sales in the pasta sector.
Lidl
Presented to the multiple retailer whose performance has driven sales in the frozen pizza sector.
ALDI
An award for new, ready-made Italian style main meal dishes. This award may be split into retail and foodservice categories.
Tesco - Finest Pork Sausage Ragu with Pasta
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Co-op - Irresistible Vintage Cheddar Mac & Cheese
Presented to the pizza manufacturer whose performance has driven sales in the manufactured pizza sector.
EVERYDAY CATEGORY WINNER
Aldi - Carlos Extra Thin Speciale Ham & Mushroom
PREMIUM CATEGORY WINNER
Zizzi - Ham, Mushroom & Mascarpone
This year's pasta chef of the year competition was organised by the Federation of Italian Chefs and the final was held at the Italian Show - Pizza Edition in October.