Louisiana Chef Unveils Pizza King Cake Mashup

Meribo restaurant owner packs four pizzas' worth of dough into a single Mardi Gras-themed creation.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Chef Gavin Jobe of Meribo restaurant in Covington, Louisiana has created a unique Mardi Gras-inspired dish called the Pizza King Cake. The creation packs the dough of four individual pizzas into one large, ring-shaped cake, blending the savory flavors of pizza with the festive spirit of the Carnival season.

Why it matters

Jobe's Pizza King Cake represents a creative fusion of two beloved Louisiana culinary traditions - pizza and king cake. As Mardi Gras celebrations ramp up across the state, the Pizza King Cake offers revelers a novel way to indulge in their love of both pizza and the iconic Carnival pastry.

The details

At Jobe's Meribo restaurant in Covington, the Pizza King Cake is made by taking the dough for four individual pizzas and shaping it into a large ring. The dough is then topped with traditional pizza ingredients like sauce, cheese, and various toppings. The end result is a substantial, shareable dish that captures the spirit of both pizza and king cake. The Pizza King Cake is priced at $60, making it an affordable option to feed an entire Mardi Gras krewe.

  • Jobe has had the idea for the Pizza King Cake rolling around in his head for years.
  • The Pizza King Cake is available at Meribo restaurant during the 2026 Mardi Gras season.

The players

Gavin Jobe

The owner and chef of Meribo restaurant in Covington, Louisiana, where the Pizza King Cake is being served.

Meribo

A pizza and pasta restaurant in Covington, Louisiana, owned by Chef Gavin Jobe.

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What they’re saying

“A King Cake pizza would be all that sweet stuff on a pizza crust. Instead, we are taking all the savory ingredients of a pizza and turned it into a kings cake.”

— Gavin Jobe, Chef and Owner, Meribo (WGNO)

The takeaway

Chef Jobe's Pizza King Cake represents an innovative and delicious way to celebrate the Mardi Gras season in Louisiana, blending the state's love of both pizza and king cake into one unique, shareable dish.