Michele Pascarella, founder of 'Napoli on the Road', was named the best pizza maker on the planet at the Ferrarelle World 50 Top Pizza Europa Awards 2023 and best pizzeria in the UK and in Europe in 2024.

Michele is a ‘pioneer of contemporary pizza making’ and his win is a testament to how he pushes the boundaries of pizza-making innovation: ‘It’s not just about crafting the perfect dough or finding the finest ingredients; it’s about the artistry and passion that goes into every slice…’ so says the pizza visionary.

Originally from Naples, Michele started his business driving around in a three-wheel Ape Piaggio truck complete with a wood-fired oven, making pizzas at markets across London. Now, 8 years later, at his two hugely popular restaurants Michele changes his menu almost entirely every three months, to make use of seasonal ingredients, respect the course of nature and work with local suppliers.

The book offers 65 delicious recipes for pizza, organised by season, as well as Neapolitan-style street food and he shares stories of his early life growing up in Southern Italy – the people, landscapes and experiences that shaped his creative genius and made him into the stand-out pizzaiola he is today.

About the Author: Born in Maddaloni, near Naples, Italy, Michele moved to the UK when he was 19. He started his business 8 years ago by driving around with his ‘Napoli on the Road’ three-wheel Ape Piaggio truck complete with wood-fired oven. He is now the owner of two huge popular pizza restaurants in Chiswick and Richmond.