International Italian Sandwich Championship
The International Italian Sandwich Competition will take place on the show floor in the International Pizza Challenge (IPC) area. The competition will be limited to the first 50 entrants presenting a sandwich seen on the menu of a pizzeria, Italian restaurant, or bakery.
Sandwiches can be a hot or cold Italian-inspired sandwich consisting of any combination of Italian ingredients, sauces, toppings, and/or décor or garnishes on any type of bread, roll, or bun.
If a competition is sold out, email [email protected] to join the waitlist.
NOTE: You must register as an attendee before you can enter the International Italian Sandwich Competition. Registration for the competition may be completed online while you are registering.
The International Italian Sandwich Competition will take place on the show floor in the International Pizza Challenge (IPC) area. The competition will be limited to the first 50 entrants presenting a sandwich seen on the menu of a pizzeria, Italian restaurant, or bakery.
Sandwiches can be a hot or cold Italian-inspired sandwich consisting of any combination of Italian ingredients, sauces, toppings, and/or décor or garnishes on any type of bread, roll, or bun.
If a competition is sold out, email boakley@pizzatoday.com to join the waitlist.
NOTE: You must register as an attendee before you can enter the International Italian Sandwich Competition. Registration for the competition may be completed online while you are registering.
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What is Judging Based On?
Judging will be based on Italian cuisine’s basic tenets:
- Taste – 50%
- Execution – 25%
- Creative use of ingredients – 10%
- Visual appearance – 10%
- Ease of preparation – 5%
2026 Schedule
Tuesday, March 24 – 9:00 AM
Location – Exhibit Hall
Limit: 50 contestants
Winner Prizes
Winner Prizes
- 1st Place will receive a trophy and $2,000.
- 2nd & 3rd Place will receive $500 and $250 respectively.
Past Winners
- 1st Place
Selim Dahmane - 2nd Place
Leonardo Zopetti - 3rd Place
Eric Von Hansen
- 1st Place
Constancio Rodrigues - 2nd Place
Craig Allenbaugh - 3rd Place
Dave Conti
- 1st Place
Fabio Cassela - 2nd Place
Deserai Satullo - 3rd Place
Greg Bird
- 1st Place
Michael Vakeen - 2nd Place
Annamaria Sapere - 3rd Place
Will Grant
World Sandwich Champion
Giancarlo Facciuto – Pizzilo in Miami, FL
World Sandwich Champions
- 1st Place
Ismale Romaro - 2nd Place
Ismale Romaro - 3rd Place
Mossimo Mannino
Past Winners
- Ciro Lubrano Lavadera – 9.26
- Leonardo Zopetti – 8.98
- Eric Von Hansen – 8.76
1st: Constancio Rodrigues
2nd: Craig Allenbaugh
3rd: Dave Conti
1st: Fabio Cassela
2nd: Deserai Satullo
3rd: Greg Bird
World Sandwich Champion
Giancarlo Facciuto – Pizzilo in Miami, FL
World Sandwich Champions
- 1st Place
Ismale Romaro - 2nd Place
Ismale Romaro - 3rd Place
Mossimo Mannino
- 1st Place
Michael Vakeen - 2nd Place
Annamaria Sapere - 3rd Place
Will Grant