Perfect Plate Awards Pizza Showdown Heating Up

From woodfired classics to gourmet innovations, this fresh addition to the Your Local Club Perfect Plate Awards is already proving to be a crowd favourite — and with entries as diverse and delicious as these, it's easy to see why.

Here’s who’s in the running for the inaugural Perfect Pizza prize.

Albion Park RSL - Tasty Morsel

Bulgogi (Korean Style Marinated Beef) Pizza

Basil Tomato Sauce, Mushroom, Onion, Bulgogi, Shallot with sesame Oil.

Bargo Sports Club - The Grill

Moroccan Spiced Lamb Shank Calzone

Moroccan spiced lamb shank calzone, yoghurt dipping sauce & lemon

Bathurst RSL – The Bistro

18 Hour Slow Cooked Lamb Pizza

A true paddock-to-plate experience, this rustic offering features slow-cooked local lamb shoulder paired with caramelised onion, whipped feta, semi-dried tomatoes, rocket, and a thyme-infused honey drizzle. 

Bundeena CSC – Bistro

Chimichurri Pumpkin Pizza

This vegetarian gem layers roast pumpkin with caramelised onion, feta, pine nuts, thyme, zesty chimichurri, and gooey buffalo mozzarella.

Canley Heights RSL – Escape Pizzeria
Red Pocket Pizza
Lup Chong, shiitake mushrooms, coriander and crispy onions.

Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL – Hive
Peking Duck Pizza
Marinated duck breast, tomato and hoisin sauce, sesame and shaved cucumber.

Catalina Club – Catalina Restaurant

Authentic Butter Chicken Pizza

India meets Italy in this fusion marvel. Tandoori chicken and house-made butter chicken sauce form the base, topped with fire-roasted capsicum, buffalo mozzarella, Spanish onion and fresh coriander. 

Chatswood RSL – 446 Pizza, Bar & Kitchen

Pizza Del Dragone

Dragons may be mythical, but this pizza’s flavour is very real. A creative combo of mozzarella, spring onion, prawns, and nduja, finished with sesame seeds, XO sauce, and fresh microgreens. It’s exotic, modern, and full of bite.

Club Central Hurstville – Above 8
Cotto Pizza
A gourmet blend of smoked ham, buffalo mozzarella, oyster mushrooms, leeks, and black olive dust.

Club Dorsman – The Abor Café
Lamb Mint Pizza
Smoky lamb, mozzarella, red onion, capsicum and cooling mint yoghurt.

Club Windang – Bar 2-6
Prosciutto Punch Pizza
Prosciutto, pear, blue cheese, walnuts and balsamic for a real flavour punch.

Coomealla Memorial Sporting Club – Bistro

Pepperoni, Mint and Ricotta Pizza

This unique twist on a classic pizza balances the spice of pepperoni with the cooling lift of mint and the richness of ricotta, all layered over golden mozzarella and a woodfired base.

Country Club Gledswood Hills – Flame Kitchen
Smoked Lamb Pizza
Smoked lamb meets sweet potato, caramelised onion, ricotta, capsicum and a honey rosemary glaze on a golden crust.

Culburra Beach Bowlo – Prince Eddies

Gamberi

Simple, fresh and loaded with prawns, this pizza plays with tomato, chilli, rocket and feta to deliver the kind of seaside charm only a beachside club could perfect.

Currarong Bowling Club – The Peninsula Brasserie

Wagyu Surf and Turf Pizza

Steak or seafood? Porque no los dos! 7+ Wagyu steak, prawns, spinach, garlic cream base, shallots and a citrusy zing of lemon. A luxury slice from land and sea.

Davistown RSL Club – TideWater Restaurant

Butter Chicken Pizza

Another butter chicken contender, but this one sees garlic aioli, marinated chicken thigh, mozzarella, Spanish onion, shallots and capsicum. 

Dee Why RSL – Courtyard

Hand-Stretched Pizza with Prosciutto, Figs, Honey, Rocket & Blue Cheese Crumble

Sweet figs, savoury prosciutto, tangy blue cheese, and a touch of honey. The rocket adds a peppery note, rounding out a dish fit for fine dining under the stars.

Fraternity Club – IL BENE
Pizza Trevigiana
A rich, umami-packed delight with fior di latte, mushrooms, Italian pork sausage, Gorgonzola, radicchio, honey, and truffle oil.

Gosford RSL Club – The Gardens
Peri Peri Chicken Pizza
Spicy and creamy with peri peri chicken, feta, capsicum, and onion on a saucy wood-fired base.

Guildford Leagues Club – Tavana Trattoria
Peri Peri Chicken Pizza
A second take on this bold classic, layering spinach, capsicum and fiery sauce over a red base with gooey mozzarella.

Hay Services Club
Supreme Pizza
A classic done right that’s loaded and loved by the locals.

Inverell RSM Club – Diggers Bistro
Moroccan Chicken Pizza
Moroccan-spiced chicken with camembert, olives, rocket and cherry tomatoes on a tomato base.

Liverpool Catholic Club - Hoxton Brasserie
Prosciutto Calzone Fritto
Calzone Fritto with prosciutto, Pomodoro sauce, mozzarella, bocconcini, basil and oregano with a side of rocket parmesan salad.

Moorebank Sports Club – Light Horse Kitchen

Wood Fired Butter Chicken Pizza
Indian spice meets pizza perfection with marinated chicken, garlic aioli, capsicum and mozzarella on a butter chicken base.

Nelson Bay Bowling & Recreation Club – The Fat Belly
Tandoori Chicken Pizza
A fiery blend of chicken, olives, capsicum and tandoori mayo.

Norths – Norths Pantry

Chilli Prawn Pizza

For those who like a little fire, this one’s a must. Garlic-marinated prawns over a rich tomato base, finished with melted mozzarella, chilli, and a final flourish of wild rocket on a hand-crafted base.

Panania Diggers – The Siding Bistro
Spicy Prawn Pizza
Chilli prawns, mushrooms, chorizo and garlic aioli — surf meets spice.

Panthers Penrith – Alexander’s
Mortadella & Burrata Pizza
Luxury on dough: burrata, parmesan sauce, mortadella, yellow tomatoes, pistachios and confit garlic.

Parra Leagues - Jacks Cucina
Patatina Prosciutto Pizza
Roasted herbed chilli spiced potatoes, San Danille prosciutto, Fior di latte.

Petersham RSL - Dai Romani
Dai Romani
Mozzarella, chorizo, prawns, olives, garlic and chilli.

Regent St Pavilion - Bistro & Alfresco Dining
Prosciutto Pizza
Pesto base, rocket, prosciutto, shaved pecorino, toasted pine nuts, mozzarella, and EVO.

Revesby Workers Club – Cafe 240
Zesty P.R. Pizza
Lemon ricotta, prosciutto, fennel, chats potato, and sundried tomato — fresh and zesty.

Seagulls Club - Lot Two
Meat Lovers
Meat Lovers Napoli sauce, mozzarella cheese, sausage, brisket, bacon, pepperoni, onion & smokey BBQ sauce.

Singleton Diggers – Marble & Vine
Butter Chicken Pizza
Rich sauce, tender chicken, mozzarella and cheddar, finished with coriander and chilli.

SS&A Albury Club – Social Dining & Bar

Ibiza Sunset Pizza

This Mediterranean-inspired masterpiece brings the heat with chilli-marinated prawns and Spanish chorizo, balanced by charred capsicum and sweet cherry tomatoes. Finished with Buffalo 

mozzarella, smoked paprika aioli, and delicate shavings of Manchego, this pizza is a sunset in every bite.

St George Leagues Club – Jubilee Brasserie
Tandoori Chicken Pizza
Charred tandoori chicken, red onion, coriander and raita — a bold, smoky slice.

The Builders Club – Platform 61
Hawaiian Royale Pizza
Cajun pineapple, Parma prosciutto, burrata and balsamic reduction — a refined take on a tropical classic.

The Ary Toukley – Ziva Eats & Pizza
Surf N Turf Pizza
Brisket and king prawns meet garlic butter, béarnaise and fresh herbs — indulgent and imaginative.

The Doylo – Ready's
Mexican BBQ Chicken Pizza
A fiesta of flavour with hickory BBQ chicken, chargrilled corn, Spanish onion, and melted mozzarella, all topped with fresh avocado and sour cream.

Tradies – Folk by Albi
Nutella Pizza
Dessert lovers rejoice — Nutella, fresh berries, and creamy vanilla gelato on a traditional pizza base.

The Avenue Randwick – The Avenue
Pistachio and Wild Mushroom Pizza
Truffle oil, pistachio cream and wild mushrooms — earthy and elegant.

Tura Beach Country Club – Porterhouse Bistro
Woodfired BBQ Meat Lovers Pizza
BBQ sauce, pepperoni, ham, bacon, chicken — the works, fired to perfection.

Twin Towns – Pizzeria
Moreton Bay Bug Pizza
Moreton Bay bugs with capers, dill, ricotta and béarnaise — a seafood standout.

Wallsend Diggers – The Bistro
Greek Marinated Lamb Pizza
Lamb, fetta, peppers, red onion, rocket and lemon — a Mediterranean moment.

Wallsend Diggers – The Bistro
Pretzel Rolled Pizza (Dessert)
A sweet twist — pretzel dough soaked in rum syrup, served with ice cream and Oreo crumb.

Wests Illawarra – Artisan Restaurant
Bee Sting Pizza
Pepperoni with chilli crisp hot honey on 24-hour hand-stretched dough — sweet, spicy and addictive.

Worrigee Sports – The Growers by Ponte
South Coast Butcher Pizza
For the meat adorers it’s loaded with locally smoked meats, tomato relish and fior di latte — a butcher’s bounty on a woodfired base.

Visit perfectplate.com.au to find out more about this year’s competition. Public voting closes on Sunday, 15 June.