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How to make a pizza with Ben Wilson – Accessible step by step recipe

Chef Ben Wilson presents his own cooking show: How to make a Pepperoni Pizza!

Ben is 16 and has Down Syndrome. Every Saturday, he attends Blossom PEP, Blossom Ireland skill based programme. The programme prepares young people with an intellectual disability for life after school. With the lock-down Blossom Ireland moved their services online and deliver their life-skill training remotely.

With support from dad Richie (Head Chef – Fire Steakhouse & Bar) and brother Jake, Ben made this cooking video and step by step tutorial to show his friends at Blossom Ireland how to make a Pepperoni Pizza at home!

Watch the cooking video here:

Download the step by step tutorial here:

This accessible tutorial provides easy step by step pictures and an audio track to support you with each step of the recipe.


Try the recipe at home and share your pizza with us for a chance to win a Family Sunday Lunch!

Share a picture of your pizza on social media.

Tag @BlossomIreland #IMadeMyOwnPizza on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

You will be entered in a draw for a chance to win a Family Sunday Lunch at FIRE Steakhouse & Bar in Dublin!

Ben and Richie will pick the winner.

Deadline to enter Sunday 24th May 2020 8pm. Winner will be revealed on Wednesday 27th May 2020.

Voucher can only be sent to an Irish address. Voucher cannot be redeemed for money. Family Sunday Lunch for two adults and three children maximum.


If you’d like to help us extend the reach of our services and improve the lives of young people with intellectual disabilities, please donate.

2 thoughts on “How to make a pizza with Ben Wilson – Accessible step by step recipe

  1. Anne Ledwidge says:

    Wow! Well done chef Ben that’s fantastic! 😋I will definitely be trying your recipe. ( I probably won’t leave any for Sarah though!!! 🤣)

  2. Nicola Corbet says:

    Ben, that pizza looked absolutely delicious! Really enjoyed your video. You are a marvellous chef. Congratulations!

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