Wenlock Spring supports the National Pizza Awards 2026

A double win for Five Feet rounded off the National Pizza Awards 2026, which Wenlock Spring was proud to sponsor. With 16 finalists taking part in a live cook-off, the competition recognised pizza-making talent from across the UK. We look back at the winners, the challenges and the people behind this year's awards.

Wenlock Spring was proud to sponsor the National Pizza Awards 2026, supporting a competition that celebrates the skill, creativity and dedication of pizza chefs across the UK. This year's live final took place at Big Penny Social in Walthamstow, London, on 03/11/2026, with 16 finalists competing for the honours.

Hosted by Dine Out magazine, the awards welcome chefs working across restaurants, quick-service businesses, pubs, bars and hotels. The final brings their recipes into the kitchen for a series of live challenges, giving both independent operators and larger hospitality groups the opportunity to put their work before the judges.

Five Feet took the National Pizza of the Year title with Jack Ellingham's Sausage and Broccoli pizza. The Sicilian/Grandma-style creation combined vodka sauce, sausage and broccoli with cheeses including fior di latte, provolone and ricotta, alongside pickled chillies. It was a significant early achievement for the London pizzeria, which won before opening its doors.

Jack also received the Pizza Chef of the Year award for his performance in the technical round. His entry, The Pepperoni, used a set selection of sponsor ingredients. Alongside the signature pizza round, this challenge tests how chefs work with a shared selection of products, while the Alternative Slice round focuses on free-from ingredients.

There was recognition for talent from across the country. Brigi Stamber of Stretch in Hove finished second with The Herd, while Rory Cunningham of Bad Boy Pizza Society took third with Vodka Sausage. Adam Brown of CIRCO in Newcastle won the Alternative Slice Award, and Devinder Singh of East West received the Bloggers' Choice Award.

The wider shortlist included businesses from Bath, Bruton, Beaconsfield, Herefordshire and Manchester, alongside London operators and national restaurant groups. That mix is part of what makes the competition interesting: different approaches to pizza, brought together in one final with room for both signature recipes and technical skill.

For Wenlock Spring, supporting the awards is a way to recognise the people and businesses behind the UK's hospitality industry. Our still and sparkling spring water is bottled at source in Shropshire, with glass bottles among the formats available to restaurants, hotels, pubs and bars. We value the care that goes into a dining experience, from the food on the plate to the water served alongside it.

Congratulations to Jack and the Five Feet team, every award winner and all 16 finalists. We were pleased to support this year's competition and celebrate their work.

See the full National Pizza Awards results, or explore Wenlock Spring for hospitality.