Pizza Cook-Off Association
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Would you like to compete and put your pizza up against others pizza enthusiasts to potentially take It's all about your gut feeling and taking that leap!
My name is Jerry Belcastro, and I live in McDonough Georgia, which is about 35 miles south of Atlanta. I am a previous Pizza and Italian restaurant owner & caterer, retired Regional Manager of International Catering for Delta Air Lines, a current certified judge for the Georgia BBQ Association (GBA), and a certified judge for the Steak Cookoff Association. I have also written for a local newspaper about restaurants throughout our county, a column named, “Restaurants, Reviews & Reveals”. So I suppose you can say food runs a little through my blood. As mentioned, I am a certified judge for the GBA and while judging several events, I learned about the Steak Cookoff Association. Since my background and love for cooking is Italian, I thought.....why not have a Pizza Cook-off Association? If you are not familiar with these weekend competitions, please look at the websites of The Georgia BBQ Association and the Steak Cookoff Association (SCA). What really enticed me about the SCA was that the entire event could take place in one day, as opposed to the BBQ competitions, which are 2 day events. And what really pushed me over the edge to launch my association was watching the History Channel show "The Food That Built America"....the episode of how Pizza Hut and Dominos got their start. My very supporting wife, Eva will be joining me in this endeavor. Hope this new Pizza Cook-off Association will spark your interest too!
09/13/2026
🔥 CALLING ALL PIZZA CREATORS & BACKYARD CHEFS! 🔥
Think your pizza has what it takes to win big? It’s time to put your crust to the test!
The Pizza Cook-off Association is looking for passionate pizzaiolos, backyard grill masters, and home cooks to step into the ring and compete for serious bragging rights—and ATTRACTIVE CASH PAYOUTS! 💰🍕
Whether you're a seasoned pro or a backyard hero, if you are 18 or older, you are eligible to enter.
✨ Why Compete?
🏆 Great Cash Prizes & Trophies
🔥 Show off your signature recipes and skills
🍕 Join a fun, competitive community of pizza lovers
Spots are limited, so don't wait on the sidelines!
👉 Sign up today and get full details at: pizzacook-off.com
Who’s bringing the heat? Tag a friend who makes incredible pizza and needs to enter! 👇
08/30/2026
🍕 Welcome to the Team! 🍕
Big congratulations to our newest certified judges who successfully completed the Pizza Cook-off Association judge’s class!
Laura Andersen
Jim Andersen
Michael Urban
Joey Jones
Scott Johnson
Mike Ratterree
We had a fantastic turnout, and we couldn't have asked for better weather—the heat and humidity actually cooperated for once, making for a perfect day of learning & tasting.
Give our new judges a warm welcome in the comments below! 👇🏆
Thank you Carrie & Chuck East for helping us, we really appreciate you both!
We want to extend special thanks to Keli Hazel and her team at Capitol Finance Solutions & Mike's Garage Doors in Macon for being sponsors at our McDonough Event.
🍕 Learn more about PCA events & certification: https://www.pizzacook-off.com/
08/28/2026
We are exactly 2 weeks away from the Pizza Cook-off at the Doc Holliday Festival.
Registration: https://www.pizzacook-off.com/cookoff-calendar-public/september-11-2026
🍕 GOT WHAT IT TAKES TO BE CROWNED PIZZA CHAMPION? 🏆
The Pizza Cook-off Association’s next competition is right around the corner at the Doc Holliday Festival, and we’re looking for the top pizza makers to fire up their ovens!
Bring your best dough, your boldest toppings, and your passion to the judging table.
💰 Prizes & Trophies up for grabs
🌟 Unbeatable exposure for your business/craft
🔥 Friendly, high-stakes competition
Think your slice has what it takes to take home 1st place?
👇 Sign up to compete now:
🔗 https://www.pizzacook-off.com/
08/09/2026
Calling all pizza cooks!! Registration is open for the Doc Holliday Festival!!
🍕 GOT WHAT IT TAKES TO BE CROWNED PIZZA CHAMPION? 🏆
The Pizza Cook-off Association’s next competition is right around the corner at the Doc Holliday Festival, and we’re looking for the top pizza makers to fire up their ovens!
Bring your best dough, your boldest toppings, and your passion to the judging table.
💰 Prizes & Trophies up for grabs
🌟 Unbeatable exposure for your business/craft
🔥 Friendly, high-stakes competition
Think your slice has what it takes to take home 1st place?
👇 Sign up to compete now:
🔗 https://www.pizzacook-off.com/
07/31/2026
Who plans on competing at the Doc Holliday Festival??
🍕 GOT WHAT IT TAKES TO BE CROWNED PIZZA CHAMPION? 🏆
The Pizza Cook-off Association’s next competition is right around the corner at the Doc Holliday Festival, and we’re looking for the top pizza makers to fire up their ovens!
Bring your best dough, your boldest toppings, and your passion to the judging table.
💰 Prizes & Trophies up for grabs
🌟 Unbeatable exposure for your business/craft
🔥 Friendly, high-stakes competition
Think your slice has what it takes to take home 1st place?
👇 Sign up to compete now:
🔗 https://www.pizzacook-off.com/
07/26/2026
🔥 PIZZA, PORK & PRIME STEAKS: THE ULTIMATE LIVE-FIRE FINALE IN UNADILLA, GA! 🍕🍖🥩
We’re closing out 2026 with the biggest food sport crossover of the year! The Pizza Cook-off Association is wrapping up the season at the legendary Hog Drop in Unadilla, GA, hosted by Michael Mixon!
This isn't just a contest—it’s a full live-fire spectacle featuring 3 sanctioned BBQ associations, the SCA (Steak Cookoff Association) throwing down prime steaks, and the PCA crowning our final Pizza Champion of the year!
Calling ALL Competitors:
🍕 Pizza Artisans: Show off your dough, sauce, and crust skills on the biggest stage of the season alongside top-tier pitmasters and steak pros.
🍖 BBQ Pitmasters: You’ve got the smoker running—why not cross over, slide a pizza oven into your pit footprint, or throw down a steak for extra cash and glory?
🥩 SCA Steak Competitors: Bring that high-heat grill game to the pizza arena and see if your flavor profile can take home a PCA trophy, too!
Whether you're firing up wood, gas, charcoal, or pellets, Unadilla is where champions will be made across every category.
🚨 Cook spots are limited for this massive multi-sanctioned showdown!
👉 Register your team today: https://www.pizzacook-off.com/
07/26/2026
🔥 NEXT STOP: VIENNA, GEORGIA! 🍕🏆
The Pizza Cook-off Association is heading to Hogs for Housing on November 13th, and we’re looking for the boldest pizza cooks around!
Think your pizza has what it takes to impress our judges and top the leaderboard? Put your skills to the test on the competition floor!
🏆 Cash Prizes & Trophies
🌟 Unmatched Exposure for Your Craft
🔥 High-Energy Competition Vibe
Spaces for cooks are limited!
➡️ Claim your cooking station today: https://www.pizzacook-off.com/
07/25/2026
🔥 ATTENTION PIZZA MAKERS: $1,000 CASH IS ON THE LINE IN McDONOUGH! 🍕🏆
Fresh off the Doc Holliday Festival, the Pizza Cook-off Association is bringing the ultimate pizza showdown to McDonough, GA! Come out and enjoy an International Food Festival!
Do you have the crust, sauce, and skills to beat the best and take home the $1,000 Top Prize? Now is your chance to show everyone what you’ve got!
Why you need to compete:
💰 $1,000 Cash Top Prize + Championship Trophy & serious bragging rights!
🔥 Show off your signature craft
📸 Major exposure for your pizzeria, catering business, or personal brand
🍕 Connect with a passionate community of pizza artisans, pitmasters, and food lovers
Whether you run a local shop, sling pies out of a food truck, or host legendary pizza nights in your backyard, we want you at the ovens!
🚨 Stations are limited! Don't let someone else walk away with your $1,000.
Registration is on the PCA Website at: https://www.pizzacook-off.com/cookoff-calendar-public/october-3-2026
07/25/2026
🍕 GOT WHAT IT TAKES TO BE CROWNED PIZZA CHAMPION? 🏆
The Pizza Cook-off Association’s next competition is right around the corner at the Doc Holliday Festival, and we’re looking for the top pizza makers to fire up their ovens!
Bring your best dough, your boldest toppings, and your passion to the judging table.
💰 Prizes & Trophies up for grabs
🌟 Unbeatable exposure for your business/craft
🔥 Friendly, high-stakes competition
Think your slice has what it takes to take home 1st place?
👇 Sign up to compete now:
🔗 https://www.pizzacook-off.com/
07/21/2026
**Breaking News**
We have 3 new PCA competitions confirmed!!
October 3rd - McDonough GA - International Food Festival
November 13th = Vienna GA - Hogs for Housing
Dec 30th - Unadilla GA - Hog Drop
This is in addition to the Doc Holliday Festival in Griffin GA on September 11th.
All cook registrations can be found on the PCA website. Register now!!
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