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- South Wales Argus
First-ever Welsh Pizza Festival to take place in Abergavenny
The first-ever Welsh Pizza Festival will take place in the historic courtyards of St Mary's Priory Church on September 20 and 21, with plans to turn the church into a hub of hospitality and shared experience.
The event is a collaboration between freelance project manager Dan Thomas, Lee Hammond of the Towpath Inn in Gilwern, and St Mary's Priory Church.
Mr Thomas said: "Having moved back home to Wales three years ago, I'm passionate about delivering distinctive events to the local community that can be enjoyed on your doorstep."
The festival will showcase some of the region's top pizza makers, including Maggie & Mo's from south west Wales, Ballers from Cardiff, Pig's Pizza from Cheltenham and Bristol, and Niche Pizza from the Towpath Inn in Gilwern.
Guests will be able to sample a variety of traditional and inventive pizzas in a relaxed, music-filled setting.
Mr Hammond said: "I've been trying to get into pizza festivals in London for years, not even a reply.
"It's like Wales doesn't exist on a map. So I did what any stubborn Welsh pizza maker would do… I started my own.
"I'm genuinely over the moon to have a team and sponsors onboard that share the same vision, to bring a proper celebration of pizza to our corner of Wales, on our terms."
The festival is free to attend, with VIP bookings available for a more exclusive experience.
