Blog - November 2021

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    Do pizza chefs need a CV?

    Posted on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 by Alan Pizzaiolo Tribe — No comments

    We hear a lot of pizza chefs that don't have a CV. They have always found work through word of mouth or when that wasn't the case they would go for a trial and show their worth. Of course in our profession what really counts is being able to perform the job we are hired for: making good pizzas. There is no amount of words that can substitute 2 minutes at the counter. Some of my pizzaiolo friends ...

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    How to negotiate a higher salary

    Posted on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 by Alan Pizzaiolo Tribe — No comments

    Salary is always an awkward topic. . I know that feeling very well. As a young teenager looking for his first job I felt embarrassed asking how much I would be paid for my summer cheffing job, I almost felt it would be rude to ask as I felt fortunate enough to get a job in the first place. With age and experience I learnt that there is no harm in asking and that in fact a decent employer should ...

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    "The time to cook a Neapolitan pizza" interview. Round 1

    Posted on Sunday, November 21, 2021 by Alan Pizzaiolo Tribe — No comments

    This week we start a series of brief interviews, that as the title suggests, only take about 90 seconds. Our first guests is Davide Riccio, Chef Ambassador at Pizza Pilgrims. A you will be able to tell from some of the answers, he comes from Naples :) Let us know your thoughts and whether you can think of different questions 1. Would you rather fight one giant pizza or 100 small ones? 100 small ...

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    Pizzeria Suppliers in the UK

    Posted on Monday, November 8, 2021 by Alan Pizzaiolo Tribe — No comments

    From time to time we see this question asked in the forums. We don't believe there is a directory with a list of suppliers so will try to offer one here. Let us know if there is anyone else we should add. Carnevale (1 stop shop with the whole range. Delivers around the UK) Annessa (1 stop shop, now with a good wine list) Prestige Food & Wine Salvo 1968 Amato Food Products Delitalia (Sells Petra ...