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Italian chef sacked after refusing pineapple on pizza

Punch Nigeria November 05, 2026 2 views
Italian chef sacked after refusing pineapple on pizza

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In Brisbane, an Italian chef was dismissed from a local restaurant after repeatedly refusing to add pineapple to pizzas, a move he said was an insult to his cuisine.

The chef, who has worked in the city’s culinary scene for several years, reportedly declined the topping on multiple occasions, citing its incompatibility with traditional Italian pizza recipes.

According to the restaurant’s management, the repeated refusals caused friction with the kitchen staff and the establishment’s menu policy, ultimately leading to the chef’s termination.

While the incident has sparked debate among pizza lovers, the restaurant has not released further details about the decision or the chef’s future plans.

<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>

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