Interviews

From Vegas to Parma: Nicole Bean’s Inside Look at Pizza Expo and Beyond
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From Vegas to Parma: Nicole Bean’s Inside Look at Pizza Expo and Beyond

Nicole Bean, World Pizza Champion and industry trailblazer, is gearing up for an exciting Pizza Expo. Nicole, who will be demoing LloydPans at the show, shares her insights, experiences and predictions for the year ahead.

LloydPans Friends Share How Pizza Has Changed Their Lives
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LloydPans Friends Share How Pizza Has Changed Their Lives

National Pizza Day, celebrated on February 9, offers an opportunity for pizzaiolos, home bakers and enthusiasts to indulge in their favorite slices and explore new flavors. (As if we needed even more of a reason!).  

Meet The Mayor of Pizza: An Exclusive Interview with LloydPans
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Meet The Mayor of Pizza: An Exclusive Interview with LloydPans

At LloydPans, we’re always looking to connect with the biggest voices in the pizza industry, and few are as passionate as Eamonn Murphy @TheMayorOfPizza. Whether you're a pizzeria owner, a home cook or just a die-hard pizza fan, you won’t want to miss what The Mayor of Pizza has to say.

LloydPans, Gozney Partner for Iconic Proof Supper Club
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LloydPans, Gozney Partner for Iconic Proof Supper Club

The San Francisco stop of the sold out Proof Supper Club Tour showcased Chefs Rasheed Philips and Chrissy Tracey, who baked an outstanding sunbaked tomato and za’atar focaccia with butter candles. Thanks to LloydPans 12x14 Detroit-Style Pan and Gozney Pizza Ovens, the untamed night of outdoor dining was a huge success.

Eidref Laxa of What’s Good Dough? Podcast, Ooni Pizza Throwdown Pan Winner
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Eidref Laxa of What’s Good Dough? Podcast, Ooni Pizza Throwdown Pan Winner

We turned the microphone over to the What’s Good Dough? entrepreneur and spoke with him about his rise in the pizza industry — which happened relatively from scratch. 

Coshocton Pizza Point Owners Continue Legacy
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Coshocton Pizza Point Owners Continue Legacy

Pizza Point opened in 1967, and thanks to LloydPans Quik-Disks’ staying power, the long-lasting legacy of over one million pizzas sold continues. 

Influencer Interview: Pizza Maker of the Year Tony Cerimele
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Influencer Interview: Pizza Maker of the Year Tony Cerimele

Even though New Columbus Pizza Co. got its start in the 1950s by the Cerimele family, it wasn’t pre-determined that Tony Cerimele would become a pizza maker. We spoke with Tony about the industry, LloydPans and what the World Pizza Champions are cooking next. 

Honoring Women's Pizza Month with Delicious Tributes, Scholarships
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Honoring Women's Pizza Month with Delicious Tributes, Scholarships

When pizzaiolo and influencer Christy Alia created her popular Instagram account, @realcleverfood, most people assumed she was a man based on pizza pics alone. It was a disappointing start to her business — but one that also spurred a movement. Along with Alexandra Mortati, marketing director of Orlando Foods, Women In Pizza/Women’s Pizza Month was founded with the idea that pizza making is for everybody.

Pizza Expo Competition Preview: Jimmy Hank Pizza
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Pizza Expo Competition Preview: Jimmy Hank Pizza

Having competed at Pizza Expo, Jimmy Hank knows what to expect. His first Pizza Expo was in 2022, and it was the first one since the pandemic shutdown. Attendance was light due to international restrictions, but nothing can bring a pizza party down! Jimmy Hank shares with LloydPans his take on the growth of Pizza Expo since that year, and he opens up about why LloydPans is his pan of choice for this year’s Pizza Expo competitions.

Influencer Interview: Kara’s Bread
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Influencer Interview: Kara’s Bread

When Kara first started selling bread on Facebook, it was upon her husband’s encouragement. It was a hobby at first, starting with following other bakers on Instagram to learn more about bread making. She was working full time alongside baking bread, but the “hobby” took off in a way that surprised her. In June of 2019, with her daughter in tow, she and her husband started selling bread at farmers markets — and something struck a chord. 

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