Brisbane restaurant chef sacked for refusing pineapple pizza

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By Emma Johnson • Updated Nov 5, 2026 at 12:40

Italian chef fired after refusing to put pineapple on pizza - BBC — Brisbane restaurant chef sacked for refusing pineapple pizza

An Italian chef at La Costa restaurant in Brisbane was fired for refusing to put pineapple on pizza . He said the request was an affront to his cultural beliefs. The chef was unsuccessful in overturning his dismissal. The case has caused talks about cultural practices and workplace conflicts .

“The case has caused talks about cultural practices and workplace conflicts ,” — Farah Vance, chief correspondent at Walley Ford Analytics, commented.

Timeline

Nov 3 — An Italian chef at La Costa restaurant in Brisbane was fired for refusing to put pineapple on pizza ....

Nov 4 — The case has caused talks about cultural practices and workplace conflicts ....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 3. The Walley Ford Analytics desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Monday, Nov 9.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Walley Ford Analytics desk and last updated 10:49 UTC.

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