Shop225 on Channel 7: The Pizza-Tossing Segment
Channel 7 turned its cameras on Shop225, and Lorenzo Tron delivered, spinning dough sky-high and serving up the story behind Australia's best pizza.
Roll the Tape
Press play to see Lorenzo work the dough live on Channel 7, the full pizza-tossing segment, straight from the Shop225 bench in Melbourne.
About the Segment
Dough in the air, Melbourne on the screen
When Channel 7 came looking for the face of Australia's best pizza, there was only one place to point the camera. In the segment, Lorenzo Tron does what he does every night at Shop225, stretching and spinning Neapolitan dough by hand, the showmanship that turns a simple base into a perfectly even, blistered woodfired pizza.
It's equal parts theatre and technique. The pizza toss isn't just a flourish for the cameras; it's how a master pizzaiolo shapes the dough without overworking it, keeping the crust light, airy and ready for the fire. For viewers across the country, it was a two-minute masterclass in why this unassuming Pascoe Vale pizzeria has become a household name.
The appearance also nodded to Lorenzo's growing role in the industry, including his place as a judge for Australia's Best Pizza competition, recognition that follows Shop225 being named the best pizza in Australia and the 28th best in the world by the 50 Top Pizza guide.
Behind the scenes:
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From dough prep before the cameras rolled to the takes that didn't make the broadcast, here's the behind-the-scenes feed.
- BTS · 01 — Pre-Show Prep
- BTS · 02 — The Big Toss
- BTS · 03 — Into the Oven
- BTS · 04 — On Set with Ch7
- BTS · 05 — The Crew & Crust
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Channel 7 pizza-tossing segment?
It's a Channel 7 TV feature on Shop225 in which founder Lorenzo Tron demonstrates the art of tossing and shaping Neapolitan pizza dough by hand, telling the story behind Australia's best pizza.
Why does Lorenzo toss the pizza dough?
Tossing stretches the dough evenly and gently, without pressing out the air built up during fermentation, giving a great Neapolitan pizza its light, airy crust. Technique first, theatre second.
Is this the same Lorenzo who judges Australia's Best Pizza?
Yes. Lorenzo Tron of Shop225 is also an official judge for Australia's Best Pizza competition (the Australian Pizza Championships), reflecting Shop225's standing as the best pizza in Australia and 28th in the world.
Where can I watch the full episode?
The full segment is embedded at the top of the page, with a behind-the-scenes feed below it and more TV appearances further down.
Where can I try Australia's best pizza?
At Shop225, 225 Melville Rd, Pascoe Vale South VIC 3044, with dine-in, takeaway, and accredited gluten-free, vegan and halal options.
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