Richard Delcid was presented with the title of “World’s Fastest Pizza Maker” by Domino’s CEO Russell Weiner at a competition in Las Vegas. Photo courtesy of Domino’s
The manager of a Domino’s pizzeria in Virginia earned the title of the “World’s Fastest Pizza Maker” when he assembled three large pies in 31.22 seconds.
Manassas resident Richard Delcid claimed the top spot at the Domino’s World Fastest Pizza Making Competition in Las Vegas, earning $5,000 in prize money, a trophy and a championship belt.
The finalists at the May 13 competition were required to make three large pizzas: one pepperoni, one mushroom and one cheese. Delcid’s pizzas passed an inspection examining how well he hand-stretched the dough, spread the sauce and distributed the toppings, earning him the title with a time of 31.22 seconds.
“Winning this title means so much to me,” Delcid said in a news release. “This competition isn’t just about speed — it’s about delivering quality under pressure, just like we do in stores every day. Years of hard work and practice went into this moment, and I’m incredibly proud of what I accomplished. I’m especially grateful to my trainer and fellow competitor, Joe Burr, who helped me every step of the way — I wouldn’t be here today without him.”
Delcid said he got his start at Domino’s when his sister hired him in high school.
“Honestly, she didn’t see me as a manager,” Delcid told WUSA-TV. “Now she’s like, ‘Wow.'”
