At the heart of Belgian gastronomy, a new kind of competition is redefining the standards of excellence: the Pizza League. Founded in 2024, this national championship has become the ultimate arena where the country’s best pizza makers compete for the top title. And this year, victory belongs to Mons! The AP Pizza chain achieved a historic double, claiming the top spot on the podium in both the “Classic” and “Neapolitan” categories. Go behind the scenes of this tournament of enthusiasts and discover the secret behind Belgium’s best pizza of 2026 at a venue that’s already legendary, just an hour from Brussels.
The Pizza League: a national championship with elite standards
Founded in 2024 by Giuseppe Delemmi, the Belgian Pizza League has established itself as a must-see national competition dedicated to this age-old art. More than just a contest, this tournament aims to highlight a true network of excellence across the country. The goal is to create a vibrant environment where hundreds of Belgian and European pizza makers compete, exchange ideas, and grow to elevate the local culinary scene to new heights.
A quest for perfection supported bythe Belgian Pizza School, ensuring a high technical standard and constant innovation. The championship is decided by consistency over a precise schedule. To claim the ultimate title of Belgium’s best pizzaiolo, contestants must excel at every stage. And to ensure total impartiality, the League selects a jury of experts capable of evaluating both pure technique and creative daring. An indispensable springboard for all our artisans!
AP Pizza: The Historic Double That Crowns Mons the Pizza Capital
It is with immense pride that Mons sees one of its most iconic establishments rise to the pinnacle of the country’s culinary scene. This year, AP Pizza Mons Street Food didn’t just win: the brand pulled off a major coup by taking first place in the competition’s two premier categories, Classic Pizza and Neapolitan Pizza. Having already won titles in the past, the Mons pizzeria confirms its statusas an institution by achieving this historic double victory, a testament to both consistency and passion.
The secret to this double victory lies in a creative boldness that literally won over the jury. To celebrate the competition, AP Pizza unveiled a reimagined puttanesca recipe, skillfully pairing delicate monkfish fillets with a creamy buffalo mozzarella sauce. A unique land-and-sea balance that will also be featured as the restaurant’s pizza of the month for April. So, for all lovers of Italian flavors, a stop in Mons is now an essential stopover in the colors ofItaly.
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