Italian chef at La Costa fired for refusing pineapple on pizza

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By Olivia Martinez • Updated Nov 5, 2026 at 12:40

Italian chef fired after refusing to put pineapple on pizza - BBC — Italian chef at La Costa fired for refusing pineapple on 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 insult to his culture . The chef failed to overturn the dismissal . The case has caused talks about cultural practices and workplace conflicts .

“An Italian chef at La Costa restaurant in Brisbane was fired for refusing to put pineapple on pizza ,” — Chloe Radcliffe, policy watcher at Ellton Bury Practice, added during the briefing.

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

Nov 5 — The case has caused talks about cultural practices and workplace conflicts ....

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