Domino’s Pizza held its annual Fastest Pizza Maker competition final at its recent annual awards in Liverpool and Zagros Jaff came first, with a time of 51.57 seconds – a time that four years ago would have bagged him a world record.

Store managers and team members from Domino’s Pizza stores across the UK and Ireland have been battling it out over the last couple of months to claim the title of fastest pizza maker. Regional heats have taken place in England, Wales, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland and the fastest 21 competitors travelled to Milton Keynes to take part in the final.

Each competitor had to make three large pizzas from scratch – one topped with pepperoni, one with mushrooms and the final one topped with just cheese.  

Judges, Jason Prescott and Simon Hudson were looking for pizza perfection as the candidates were judged on speed, accuracy and the quality of the pizza they produced.

Winner, Zagros Jaff, said: “To win this title again is a huge honour! The competition is fierce as there are so many good contenders, all with the same passion and energy, so to beat them all is just fantastic.”

Hudson said: “I am so pleased for Zagros; he is a very worthy winner.  Each year he gets better and better. His determination to succeed is admirable and his passion for pizza making perfection is there for all to see.”