Alexander Cats

Tuscany area lecturer

As a young man, he began his first experiences as a pizzaiolo in the family restaurant and in parallel he participated in various courses in the pizzeria sector, until he became an Instructor of the Italian School of Pizzaioli, becoming a reference point in the training of young neo pizzaioli in the Apuan area. Since 2004, he has run his own restaurant “Ale’s Pizza” in Marina di Massa, and has been a partner in three pizzerias in Montpellier, France, for several years. He participates in various competitions and contests obtaining excellent results, he also collaborates for years with the organization of the World Pizza Championship as a competition judge.

Professional Acknowledgements

• 2011 2nd Runner-up Pizza a Due, Paris Trophy
• 2012 6th Runner-up Pizza in the Pan, World Pizza Championships
• 2013 1st Runner-up Pizza in Teglia, Tuscan Championships

Professional Experience

• 1989 Pizzaiolo at family pizza restaurant
• 1998-2001 Pizzaiolo and Purchasing Manager at Sun Flower Pizzeria in Marina di Massa, MS.
• 2001 Pizzaiolo at the Neapolitan pizzeria Il Vesuvio
• 2002-2004 Pizzaiolo and Purchasing Manager of Pizzeria Spazio 2000 in Mass.
• 2004 – Owner of Pizzeria Ale’s Pizza in Marina di Massa, MS.
• Partner in three Pizzerias in Montpellier