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Ben Tobin, pizza maker from Kennett Square, PA. A former Firefighter, EMT, and Police officer who always had a passion for cooking.
He and his wife moved to Charleston, South Carolina, in 2015, where Ben started his pizza career working at Coastal Crust. Ben then accepted a job in Denver, CO, working for Fire Within selling mobile wood-fired pizza ovens and attended his first pizza expo in 2019. Ben also worked for Brava Pizza in Denver, CO, and learned under Owner & Chef Thomas Garnick.
In March 2020, Ben started Mezzaluna with his wife Samantha, operating as a mobile food truck concept. In 2024, Ben opened his first brick-and-mortar shop in Kennett Square.
Ben is known for his creativity and dedication to the craft of artisan pizza. As a team member of the World Pizza Champions, Ben has competed and placed well in competitions.
In 2023, Ben placed 2nd in the Northeast Division of the International Pizza Challenge Non-Traditional category.
He continued to build on that success in 2025, placing 1st in the Northeast Division and finishing 3rd Place Overall in the International Pizza Challenge Non-Traditional category.
Ben’s pizzeria, Mezzaluna KSQ, is known for its New York-style, Detroit-style, and tavern-style pizzas that combine traditional techniques with modern creativity. Ben brings a passion for innovation and quality to every pizza he creates. His dedication to the craft, competitive spirit, and commitment to the pizza community have earned him recognition both in competition and in the Pizza industry.
