Kidderminster man 'qualified in pizza'

Callum Maisey is an official pizzaiolo, picking up his certificate in Rome. He runs Calàbbria Pizzeria, serving up authentic Neapolitan pizza, although he says his preference is that pineapple shouldn't live on pizza toppings.

The chef tells Elliott Webb how he got in to the kitchen after his wife bought him a course, becoming more and more specialised in the dish. He says his favourite ingredient on a pizza topping is egg, whilst he regularly adds other fruits such as pears or apples, following traditional recipes.

He adds that, in some parts of Italy, you need to sign a waiver in order to buy a pineapple, saying they won't sell you those pineapples if you intend to put them on a pizza!

Image credit: Callum Maisey/Calàbbria Pizzeria