Recognized Worldwide :
Neapolitan Pizza
Maestro
Rome, Italy
Crowned No.1 at the Pizza
World Cup
Chef Lee Jin-hyung
of PIZZERIA'O
In 2019, at the 17th Pizza World Cup held in Rome-the birthplace of pizza-Chef Lee made history by becoming the first Korean to win 1st place, captivating judges and chefs from around the world.
The Pizza World Cup:
One of the World’s Top 3 Competitions
Known as the World Cup of Pizza, this prestigious contest brings together elite chefs-many of whom have already won top honors elsewhere-to compete for the ultimate trophy.
First Asian Judge
at the 20th and 23rd Pizza World Cup
Following his championship win, Chef Lee was invited to join an international panel of master judges to evaluate over 280 pizzas, becoming the first Asian judge in the competition’s history.
Mastering the craft of neapolitan pizza
APN Certified Pizzaiolo
PIZZERIA'O Chef Lee Jin-hyung
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2012
Trained at Pizzeria Cerase, Naples
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2013
Completed Il Cuoco Alma Pizza Course
Opened PIZZERIA'O -
2017
APN Certification
3rd Place – Korean Neapolitan Pizza Artisan Championship -
2018
Completed AVPN Vera Pizza Course, Naples
1st in Korea to be certified as a Metro Pizza Artisan
1st Place – Parma Pizza World Championship (Korea Division) -
2019
Pizza mentor on tvN Kang’s Kitchen 3
1st Place – Pizza World Cup in Rome
Completed Pizza Leadership Course (Pizza Style School)
Trained at Boulangerie Mille Et Un, Paris -
2022
Judge – Naples Metro Pizza Competition
Judge – Pizza World Cup, Rome
A Globally Recognized Brand
Choose Proven Success, not a passing trend.
First Korean
to Win 1st place
at the world pizza cup
Blue Ribbon Survey No.1 for 9 Consecutive Years
