THE FIRST MARGHERITA IS SERVED 1889

Although there are hundreds of delicious things that can be made with cheese, it’s likely that the most beloved is pizza. Although rudimentary versions of everyone’s favourite cheese snack have been in existence since ancient times, the first pizza as we know it was made in 1889 in honour of Queen Margherita of Italy.

The earliest known form of pizza dates from 6 BCE, when Persian troops cooked flatbreads topped with cheese and olives on top of their shields.