--- title: "My Pizza Journey: 2nd Place at All India Pizza Championship" description: "See my journey from corporate life to winning 2nd place at the All India Pizza Championship. Learn to make authentic Neapolitan pizza in my workshops." canonical: https://mytribe.in/akashapizzaheaven/pizza-making-workshops/my-pizza-journey-achievements last_updated: 2025-09-27 --- # My Pizza Journey & Competition Wins Tribe Verified · 2nd Place, All India Pizza Championship By [Akasha Pizza Heaven](https://mytribe.in/akashapizzaheaven) · Workshops at Kharghar, Navi Mumbai; Conducts sessions across Mumbai Metropolitan Area · ₹1,800 per person (estimate) Part of [Pizza Making Workshops](https://mytribe.in/akashapizzaheaven/pizza-making-workshops). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/akashapizzaheaven/pizza-making-workshops/gallery) From trading corporate suits for aprons to standing on the podium at the All India Pizza Championship, this is the story behind my obsession with the perfect crust. ## Photos and videos - ![A proud moment for me, shaking hands with one of the judges after securing 2nd place at the All India Pizza Championship in Noida. It was an honor to compete with talented pizza makers from all over the country.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a5342ed7-3d8b-47e9-ad01-d1896b61f19b) - ![Posing with the Italian pizza masters and organizers at the All India Pizza Championship. Their masterclass on contemporary pizza was incredibly inspiring and I was thrilled to be recognized among such experts.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c7a587ae-1714-457e-91f2-5d81dc058d0d) ## About My Pizza Journey & Achievements When I stood on the podium at the All India Pizza Championship, it wasn't just about the medal. It was validation that my 48-hour fermentation process and high-hydration dough techniques actually hold up against the best in the country. Standing there, shaking hands with Italian masters, I realized this obsession with dough science—getting that perfect, airy cornicione—wasn't just a quirky hobby, but a legitimate craft that I could share with you. Looking back, quitting my corporate job to travel the world and study pizza seems like a wild decision. But seeing my pizzas get recognized at a national level proved that the patience required for high-hydration dough is worth every hour. Learning from Italian masters at the championship was the real prize. They taught me that contemporary Neapolitan pizza is an evolving art. It is about understanding how San Marzano tomatoes interact with the acidity of the dough, and how a 90-second bake in an Ooni oven can change the entire texture of your meal. I don't just keep these secrets to myself. Whether you are curious about starting your own home-baking setup or you want to host a private pizza party where your guests can stretch their own bases, I bring that same competitive-grade energy to your kitchen. Sab log mast ho jaate hai when they realize how easy it is to make a professional-quality pizza once you stop overthinking it. ## About Akasha Pizza Heaven I traded boardroom meetings for pizza ovens, and I haven't looked back since. My goal is to share this crazy, beautiful science of Neapolitan pizza with you, whether you’re a beginner or just hungry for a slice. 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