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Disfida della Zuppa Inglese

Maranello (MO)

 Sala Polivalente Evaristo Scaramelli, via Alfredo Dino Ferrari 43, Maranello

Organised by Comitato Maranello Tipico e Associazione Il Matraccio

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On Thursday 12 November 2026, the Evaristo Scaramelli Multipurpose Hall in Maranello hosts the ninth edition of the Disfida della Zuppa Inglese, an amateur competition dedicated to the most beloved dessert of the Modena tradition. The event is organised by the Comitato Maranello Tipico and the Associazione Il Matraccio with the patronage of the Municipality of Maranello. The evening includes a competition among amateur contestants, with homemade desserts. A popular jury of tasters and a professional pastry chef will evaluate the samples, also offering technical advice. At the end of the competition, everyone dines together with a typical menu (pasta e fagioli, meatballs with peas, water and wine, zuppa inglese) at a cost of 20 euros. Free participation for contestants, reservation mandatory for everyone. The top three finishers will be awarded on 8 December in Piazza Libertà in Maranello.

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Time: 19:00 - 23:59 Date and time: Thursday 12 November 2026, 7:00 PM Location: Sala Polivalente Evaristo Scaramelli, via Alfredo Dino Ferrari 43, Maranello Participation: free for contestants (homemade production, maximum one sample in a transparent 500 cc PET container with lid). Delivery of desserts and registration form by 6:00 PM on 12 November at Sala Scaramelli. Dinner: contribution of 20 euros to cover expenses (pasta e fagioli, meatballs with peas, water and wine, zuppa inglese). Reservation mandatory for contestants, tasters and dinner. Award ceremony: 8 December in Piazza Libertà in Maranello. Information and reservations: info@maranellotipico.it