FAQ's

 

1. How can I enter?
2. How can I get an entry form?
3. What is the difference between the Traditional and Gourmet categories?
4. Can I enter both categories?
5. Are the entries per establishment restricted?
6. Can my selected pizzas be taken from a specials board or limited time offer board?
7. How do I get chosen as a State finalist?
8. What is the procedure with the preliminary cook off?
9. What if a pizza on my menu that I wish to enter is not 12 inch?
10. Can I change my pizzas throughout the competition?
11. Do I need to attach my menu?
12. How many winners will be announced?
13. Where can I find the terms and conditions?

 

 

 

 

1.How can I enter?

Entry into the 2009 competition is now open. You may enter online, via fax or mail.

2.How can I get an entry form?

You can request an entry form by contacting us via phone on 1800 777 556 or via mail at BOTB Event Manager, PO Box 30, Booval QLD 4304.

3.What is the difference between the Traditional and Gourmet categories?

Both categories are quite different in dynamics and promote quite different styles of pizza. The Traditional category should tempt those entrants that specialise in a more simplistic ‘traditional’ style of pizza creation. Examples of pizzas that fit into this category would be Margherita, Meat Lovers, Marinara or Ham & Pineapple. The Gourmet category on the other hand, should encourage those entrants that provide their customers with a more exotic ‘gourmet’ ingredient base. Examples of pizzas that would fit into this category are, Rockmelon, Prosciutto & Rocket, Kangaroo Ragu & Truffle Cheese, Smoked Salmon Carpaccio or Asparagus and Duck Egg.

4. Can I enter both categories?

An individual competitor may only enter one category, either traditional or gourmet. Entries are limited to two individual competitors from each establishment. Should two individual competitors from the same establishment enter, entry is restricted to only one category Traditional/Gourmet per individual.

5. Are the entries per establishment restricted?

Yes. In 2009 the entries per establishment will be restricted.
A single individual competitor from an establishment has the choice of entering either one or both categories.
Two individual competitors from the same establishment are limited to entering one category only and it may not be the same category.

Each establishment is limited to two individual competitors, one participating in the Traditional category and the other in the Gourmet category. 

6. Can my selected pizzas be taken from a specials board or limited time offer board?

Entry into the 2009 competition will be limited to those pizzas that appear on your standard menu. All pizzas entered must be visible on the copy of your menu that is attached to your entry form and all pizzas must display a price. Pizzas that appear on a specials board or are a limited time offer by your establishment will not be accepted.

7. How do I get chosen as a State finalist?

All State finalists will be selected from the preliminary cook offs held in each State. You must attend a preliminary cook off to be eligible for State finalist selection.

8.What is the procedure with the preliminary cook off?

All entrants that successfully complete the entry form with attached menu will be sent notification via mail of the preliminary cook off date, location and time closest to them. All attempts will be made by National Foods to accommodate entrants to attend a preliminary cook off, however the responsibility lies with the entrant to ensure they are available and prepared to attend their allocated cook off. Only one pizza category i.e Best use of Cheese will be judged at the preliminary cook off.

 

9. What if a pizza on my menu that I wish to enter is not 12 inch?

We understand that there are vast differences in pizza sizes and shapes. Calzones, square pizzas, single serve dessert pizzas, the list goes on.  If you do have a query send it to the co-ordinator of National Foods Best of the Best in writing via email or the post and they will respond to your queries.

10. Can I change my pizzas throughout the competition?

No. All pizzas must remain the same as those entered on your original entry form.

11. Do I need to attach my menu?

Yes. Your menu must be attached to your entry form in a hard copy format. Any incomplete entries received will be null and void.

12. How many winners will be announced?

State Final – 5 Traditional finalists and 5 Gourmet finalists will be chosen. One competitor from each category Traditional/Gourmet will win their State competition and will compete in the National Final.

National Final – 5 Traditional Finalists and 5 Gourmet finalists will compete for the overall title of National Champion 2009. There will be one National Champion chosen from the 10 National finalists.

13.Where can I find the terms and conditions?

On the registration page of this website.