At 22, Oxapampa youth will represent Peru at the World Pizza Championship in Italy

A young talent from Oxapampa, Amadeo Evaristo Encarnación, will proudly represent Peru at the prestigious World Pizza Championship in Parma, Italy. The 22-year-old secured his international ticket by clinching first place in the third National Pizza Championship of Peru.

Encarnación, representing the pizzeria Bonna Wasi, demonstrated exceptional skill in the national competition, which took place from July 8 to 11 as part of Gastromaq 2026. His performance was evaluated on technique, creativity, dough mastery, cooking, and product quality. He triumphed over competitors from various cities across Peru, including Lima, Ica, Trujillo, and Cusco.

The National Pizza Championship aims not only to identify Peru's best pizzaiolo but also to provide a global platform for culinary professionals. Angello Bertini, the founder and director of the championship, highlighted that this opportunity is open to any professional, regardless of their location. "Today, this opportunity is held by a young man from Oxapampa, who will take to Italy not only his talent but also the gastronomic identity and ingredients that make Peru unique," Bertini told Infobae.

Encarnación will have a preparatory period before the international event. His goal is to improve upon Peru's best performance to date at the World Pizza Championship: seventh place, achieved by Juan Pablo Bamondi, the winner of the first national tournament, in his category in Parma. The world championship, which has brought together professionals from over 50 countries since 1991, represents a significant stage for Peruvian gastronomy.

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Today, this opportunity is held by a young man from Oxapampa, who will take to Italy not only his talent but also the gastronomic identity and ingredients that make Peru unique.