First time at HOST 😍
I’ve been to many trade fairs, but HOST Milano 2025 is truly something special.
Every two years, Milan becomes the meeting point for the international gastronomy and pizza scene – and this year, from October 17th to 21st, 2025, I was there for the very first time 🙌
As soon as I walked in, it was clear:
This wouldn’t be a normal trade fair visit – it would be a small pilgrimage for pizza lovers 😅
The air was filled with the scent of fresh dough, espresso, and melted cheese… you didn’t know where to look first.
Day 1 – Partners, Pizza & Pure Inspiration 🍅
The first day was a whirlwind of impressions – and honestly: you can never see everything here!
I saw and tested so many exciting things and was amazed, the day flew by.
A special highlight was finally meeting some of my partners again – and also getting to know many new faces:
👉 Sunmix – the Italian dough kneading specialists whose machines I simply love ❤️
👉 Cerutti – high-quality pizza peels with great craftsmanship and Italian style
👉 Genus Dei – they supply our robust pizza dough box, which are in use daily
👉 Molino Dallagiovanna – the flour mill whose products are in almost all of my doughs 😍
I had great conversations, got to touch, see, and sometimes even try out new products – that’s exactly what I love about events like these.
It’s not just about products here, but about passion, exchange, and the shared enthusiasm for the perfect dough.
Day 2 – Technology, Trends & the Best Gelato in the World 🍦
The second (and last) day was at least as intense as the first.
I had many more exciting appointments, this time with other partners of ours:
👉 Hendi Austria – a reliable partner when it comes to professional kitchen equipment
👉 Gi.Metal – innovative pizza peels and accessories of the highest quality
👉 Effeuno – compact pizza ovens that bring a real professional feeling home 🔥
We talked a lot about new developments and also tried out a few exciting things –
including dough presses that automatically form a uniformly round pizza from a dough ball 😳
I was skeptical at first, but the result was surprisingly good.
Of course, it doesn’t replace spreading the dough by hand 😉 – but it was certainly exciting!
In between, I also looked at other manufacturers like Sud Forni and Izzo Forni – two brands that enjoy a legendary reputation in the oven world.
The quality, craftsmanship, and attention to detail – typically Italian 🇮🇹
Short Break, Great Enjoyment 🤤
After so many conversations, halls, and impressions, a short break was needed.
And what is absolutely essential in Italy?
Right – Gelato! 🍨
At Babbi, I discovered my personal highlight: probably the best pistachio gelato of my life.
Creamy, nutty, simply perfect.
And then a flavor of “Sachertorte” – that made me feel right at home 🇦🇹❤️
A little piece of Austria in the middle of Milan – that was the moment when I could just enjoy for a moment.
My Conclusion – Host Milano 2025❤️🔥
After two intensive days, it was clear:
HOST Milano is not just a trade fair – it’s an experience.
You meet friends, discover new things, exchange ideas, and come home with so many ideas that you want to get started right away.
I am incredibly grateful for the many conversations, new impulses, and especially for the collaboration with our great partners.
And who knows – maybe you’ll find one or the other thing I discovered there soon in our Shop 😉
By the way, the next HOST will take place from October 22nd to 26th, 2027 – and one thing is certain:
I’ll definitely be there again! 🇮🇹🔥
