Franco Pepe learned his trade from his grandparents, parents, and siblings, and also from time spent among the pizza masters of Naples. He set up Pepe in Grani in Caiazzo to follow his own vision and, since then, he has won countless awards, including Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic in 2019 and 2020. His pizza and his pizzeria are constantly ranked the best in the world.

Elisia Menduni is an anthropologist, pizza and baking expert, food writer, food creative, and independent scholar. She is known for her writing, reporting, photography, and video making.

Faith Willinger is an American-born food writer and cookbook author who has lived in Italy since 1973. She shares her culinary insights through writing, teaching, and guided food tours.

Nancy Silverton is an acclaimed American chef, baker, and author, and co-owner of the Mozza Restaurant Group, which includes Pizzeria Mozza.

Daniel Young is the London-based pioneer behind the website youngandfoodish, and the author of eight books, including Phaidon's Where to Eat Pizza.