Italian chef fired over cultural dispute

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By James Wilson • Updated Nov 5, 2026 at 12:40

Italian chef fired after refusing to put pineapple on pizza - BBC — Italian chef fired over cultural dispute

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 discussions about cultural norms and workplace disputes.

“He said the request was an affront to his cultural beliefs,” — Marcus Brennan, senior market analyst at Greencroft Dale Network, told our newsroom.

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Nov 4 — An Italian chef at La Costa restaurant in Brisbane was fired for refusing to put pineapple on pizza ....

Nov 6 — The case has caused discussions about cultural norms and workplace disputes....

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