World Pizza Day: Let's have a Neapolitan style appetizer
World Pizza Day It is an international event that celebrates pizza, one of the most beloved symbols of Italian gastronomy, and will be held on January 17. It's the perfect opportunity to pay homage to an art that is not just food, but a real cultural heritage.
Since 2017, the art of the Neapolitan pizza maker has been recognized as an Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, a prestigious award that underlines its historical, social and culinary importance.
What do I bring to the table
For your Neapolitan aperitif, choose authentic flavors and high-quality ingredients that pay homage to tradition:
- Mini pizzas and bruschetta: Use the pizza base or toast to create mini bruschetta topped with Datterini Pesto and capers and olives. A simple but irresistible combination;
- Ham flake: serve the ham flake thinly sliced on wooden cutting boards with breadsticks, black olives and fresh fruit such as figs or grapes;
- Mozzarella in a carriage: a mini version of this classic Neapolitan street food, perfect for a finger food aperitif;
- Baked scones: prepare scones stuffed with ham, cherry tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella, an explosion of authentic flavors;
- Savory puff pastry: Try a savory variant of Neapolitan puff pastry, stuffed with ricotta, provola cheese and a touch of black pepper.
For this special evening, we offer you an aperitif that combines tradition and creativity in full Neapolitan style.
Ham Flake and Pesto with Datterini, Capers and Olives
The protagonists of this aperitif are two Italian excellences signed by ParmaFood:
- Fiocco di Prosciutto: a ham with a delicate flavor, ideal for enriching cutting boards, bruschetta and appetizers. Its soft texture and sweet taste make it a perfect ingredient for Neapolitan cuisine.
- Pesto Datterini, Capers and Olives: a condiment that combines the natural sweetness of dates with the liveliness of capers. Great on bruschetta, pizzas and scones, it adds freshness and originality to your dishes.
Both products are available on ParmaFood Shop and guarantee quality and taste.
What do I pour into the glass
To accompany your Neapolitan aperitif, choose fresh and convivial drinks:
- Campania white wine: a Falanghina or a Greco di Tufo, perfect for enhancing the flavors of cherry tomatoes and ham flakes;
- Limoncello Spritz: reinvent the classic spritz with a base of Limoncello, Prosecco and soda. Decorate it with a slice of lemon and mint leaves;
- Craft beer: choose a light and sparkling blonde beer, excellent to accompany pizza and tomato-based dishes;
- Non-alcoholic citrus cocktail: a mix of orange juice, lime and soda, served with a lemon peel and a splash of ginger.
How do I make the evening special
For an unforgettable evening, in addition to food and drinks, add fun games that involve all your guests.
Traditional Neapolitan games:
- Broom or Tresette: use Neapolitan cards and organize a challenge between friends to find out who is the best strategist;
- Seven and a Half: a simple and quick card game, perfect for after dinner;
- Pizza quiz: Prepare fun questions about the history of pizza, its ingredients and curiosities related to World Pizza Day. For example: “What is the best-selling pizza in the world?” or “When was Pizza Margherita created?” ;
- Challenge at the 'Pizzaiolo for an evening': Make ready-made pizza bases and different ingredients, then let guests have fun creating their own version, with a mini-contest for the most creative pizza.
Playlist: classical and modern Neapolitan music
Create the perfect atmosphere for your World Pizza Day with a playlist that ranges from Neapolitan classics to contemporary tracks loved by Generation Z:
- 'Naples is' — Pino Daniele (listen now)
- “Funiculì Funiculà” — Luciano Pavarotti (listen now)
- “Go back to Surrient” — Andrea Bocelli (listen now)
- “I'te vurria vasà” — Massimo Ranieri (listen now)
- “Anema and Core” — Roberto Murolo (listen now)
This combination of tracks will create an atmosphere that combines tradition and innovation, just like Neapolitan pizza.
... a perfect opportunity to pay homage to an art that is not only food, but a real cultural heritage. Happy World Pizza Day and happy aperitif!
