Pizza Village
🍕 The Pizza Village Festival
The Pizza Village is an important event held every year in Napoli, Italy, the birthplace of pizza. This festival, which is celebrated from 14 to 23 June 2, transforms the Lungomare Caracciolo into the ‘world's largest pizzeria’. During these days, visitors can enjoy a culinary experience, surrounded by spectacular views of the Gulf of Naples and the Mount Vesuvius.
Variety of Pizzas
One of the bettest points of the Pizza Village is its incredible diversity of pizzas. While Neapolitan pizza has a special place, the festival also features a wide range of styles, from gluten-free options to fried pizzas. Attendees can participate in tastings, exploring flavours and preparation techniques originating in Italy.
Workshops and Activities
The festival is not limited to tasting; it also offers a variety of workshops and masterclasses. Renowned chefs share their secrets on making the perfect dough and baking in a wood-fired oven. Also competitions, such as the Caputo Cup, attract pizzaioli from all over the world, who compete in various categories. The jury is composed of Michelin-starred chefs and takes place in other countries too as in Japan or United States.
2023 edition
The tenth edition introduced the Premio Napoli d'AMare, created by Oramata Grandi Eventi, to celebrate the cultural roots of Naples and Campania and its outstanding performers. The award, a ‘blue dolphin’ designed by Ventrella, symbolises the sea as the driving force behind the city's development. It was awarded to outstanding personalities in various areas, including art, culture, fashion, entertainment, music, cinema, theatre, economy, innovation, and business and industrial development.
The "blue dolphin" designed by Ventrella, a symbolic award intended to represent the sea as a further lever for the development of the Neapolitan city.
Entertainment and Culture
Visitors can choose from a variety of entertainment, including live events, concerts, exhibitions, competitions, conferences and seminars.
Attendees will have the opportunity to taste a wide variety of pizzas prepared by some of the best pizzaioli in the world. Demonstrations will showcase traditional pizza making techniques, emphasizing the use of high quality ingredients such as San Marzano tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella and Caputo flour.
In addition to the culinary attractions, the Napoli Pizza Village Festival features a strong entertainment program. There are live music performances by local and international artists, cultural shows, exhibitions and activities for the whole family.
Visitors can explore nearby attractions such as Castel dell'Ovo and the historic city center, both within walking distance of the festival grounds.
Access and Fees
General admission to the festival is free, making it accessible to all. However, some specific events and tastings require tickets, which are usually reasonably priced. For example, a full menu including a pizza, drink, dessert, and coffee can cost around €15, offering a complete experience without spending too much.
Awards
Awards related to the Art of Pizzaiuolo Napolitano:
1. 2014: Start of the collection of signatures for Unesco.
2. 2017: The Art of Pizzaiuolo Napolitano becomes Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
3. 2016: Record in the Guinness World Records for the longest pizza in the world (1,853.88 metres Made it in 6 hours and 11 minutes).
4. 2018: Award for ‘Best Food Festival in the World’ at the Fest X Awards in Las Vegas.
5. 2018 and 2019: Representation of Made in Italy in New York during Columbus Day.
6. April 2022: Third place at the Best Event Awards in Milan for PizzaVillage @ Home.
7. May 2022: Recognition by the President of the Chamber of Deputies, Roberto Fico, of the format as a model of Italian excellence.
8. June 2022: Participation of the Pizza Village in the event ‘Albania Welcomes the World’, invited by the Italian Embassy in Tirana.
A Cultural Legacy
The Pizza Village is also a tribute to Naples' rich culinary heritage. The history of Neapolitan pizza begins in the 18th century, and the festival plays an important role in preserving this tradition. Over the years, it has contributed importantly to the recognition of Neapolitan pizza as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
So, the Pizza Village not only celebrates the delicious pizza, but also reinforces the cultural identity of Naples, becoming an event that attracts both locals and tourists.
In 2019, a record-breaking event, it had 1,063,000 attendees and 131,000 pizzas made in just 10 days. The event also featured 50 of the best pizzerias.
The inclusion of a digital asset and the creation of a Phygital Format has turned PizzaVillage into a multi-channel communication project. PizzaVillage is excited to expand its reach and its upcoming large-scale events in Italy and abroad.
Over the years, the product, the "artisans" and the production chain have contributed to sharing the culture and traditions of pizza, creating a real journey.
Pizza and Pizza Village embrace the joy of being together unconditionally, creating anticipation for the next edition full of joy, flavors and aromas.
Vídeo:
- Original napolitan pizza from Italy
Recipe:
Brownie
How the brownie was created?
The origin of the brownie is not entirely clear, but there are a couple of theories. One suggests that an American cook accidentally forgot to add baking powder to a chocolate cake in 1897, resulting in a shorter, denser cake, now known as the brownie. To make this recipe, we need:
- 3 oz (about 6 tablespoons) of butter
- 1 cup of sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1 cup of cocoa powder or Nesquik
- Optional: chocolate chips and caramel sauce for decoration.
To begin the preparation of the brownie, we mix the elements listed below: One cup of sugar, and 3 ounces (about 6 tablespoons) of butter. You can mix everything without a mixer, but using one is easier and faster. Add three eggs, 1 cup all-purpose flour, and 1 cup cocoa powder or Nesquik. Mix until everything is integrated. It should be a homogeneous mixture, with movement.
Pour the mixture into a buttered and floured mould. The mould should be covered with butter or aluminium foil.
You can add chocolate chips or whatever you like and put it in the oven at medium temperature for 30 minutes or 20 minutes at 180 degrees, always preheating it beforehand.
When it is slightly moist in the center, it is ready.
This preparation can be decorated with caramel sauce and biscuits as shown here if you like, and it is ready.
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