About the Category
YAMAS! Halloumi Cheese is made to a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) recipe and process, combining the perfect blend of Cypriot cow, sheep and goat's milk, and a high melting point that delivers a unique and iconic texture, with slightly salty flavour delivery. The enticingly squeaky texture makes this cheese a must for pizza.
Suitable for Vegetarians. Suitable for Coeliacs.
The Brief
We want to see some innovative thinking in your use of our halloumi, don’t just cube it on top!
- Think about trending cuisines halloumi would work well with, really delivering on the fusion cuisine trend
- Marinades, seasonings and finishing touches for the halloumi to elevate it
- How can you make the halloumi go further in your product:
- In terms of the cost of the overall product
- Also consider health criteria: fat/ protein/ salt
- Blending to optimise usage and coverage
The next step - the finals
Pizza Chef of the Year 2025 has reached the final stage. See who's made it through.
If you'd like to be kept up to date about Pizza Chef of the Year 2026, call Sandra Bennett on 01291 636348.