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The Ultimate Pizza Challenge: A Healthy Vessel Competition!
Did you know there are a lot of unhealthy additives in prepared frozen pizzas? But making it yourself is not only easy, it can also be fun, especially when you join the Oceanic Ultimate Pizza Challenge! This international contest is calling all galley crews to roll up their sleeves, throw down the flour, and create the healthiest, most creative pizza the high seas have ever seen. And yes, we want Scorpio vessels to win!
We encourage everyone to participate, so gather your crew and discuss ideas, you can even debate on the age-old dilemma: does pineapple belongs on pizza? The answer: it does if it helps us win! So, get creative (and ignore any protests from Italians onboard 😉) because this competition is all about thinking outside the pizza box.
The top 10 vessels with the highest scores will each receive a $300 budget allowance for a wellbeing item of their choice (e.g., gym equipment, karaoke machine, coffee machine, smoothie blender).
What’s the goal?
Oceanic Culinary Services wants to prove that pizza can be delicious and nutritious. Forget the frozen stuff loaded with additives, this is your chance to show off your skills and make something wholesome. The challenge? Use healthier ingredients like whole grain flour, fresh vegetables, and lean proteins, while still making it look and taste amazing.
Need Inspiration? Here is a list of ingredient ideas that you can use to mix and match.
- Base Options: Thin crust, thick crust, wholewheat flour, tortilla base, cauliflower base
- Homemade Sauces: Tomato sauce, pesto, garlic sauce, creamy sauce
- Protein Toppings: Cheese, chicken, ground beef, black beans, shredded stewed meat, anchovies, tuna
- Vegetables & Fruits: Bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach, onions, olives, jalapenos
- Herbs & Spices: Basil, oregano, parsley, garlic, paprika, curry mix
Don’t forget that you can also create a dessert pizza with a spread like chocolate or nut butter and covered with fresh fruit! The possibilities are endless—just keep it healthy, colourful, and creative!
How to Enter the Ultimate Pizza Challenge
Send an email to Oceanic with the following criteria: Vessel name, Galley crew names, the ingredients used to make the pizza, and three photos showing:
- The whole pizza
A single slice- Your galley crew proudly participating holding the pizza (presentation counts!).
Judging Criteria
- Healthiness: 40%
- Appearance: 25%
- Creativity: 25%
- Execution: 10%
So, focus on nutritious ingredients, vibrant presentation, and originality. Let’s go Scorpio!
Submit your entry by January 20, 2026 to galleycompetition@oceanic-services.com.
Bonus: Beacon Photo Contest
The current Beacon photo contest theme is all about food, meals, and highlighting the galley crew. Send us your best shots, we’d love to feature your culinary creations and the hardworking team behind them! Details on the photo contest can be found on the Beacon page here.