Hawaiian pizza wasn’t invented in Hawaii. Marc Scott is a professional food history documentary narrator, and the surprisingly Canadian, surprisingly Greek origin of the world’s most controversial pizza is exactly the kind of human interest story the Docushorts series exists to tell — in 39 seconds.
Food History Documentary Narrator: The Surprisingly Canadian Origin of Hawaiian Pizza
Hawaiian pizza wasn’t invented in Hawaii.
It was actually invented in Canada — by a Greek immigrant.
In 1962, Sam Panopoulos was running a restaurant in Chatham, Ontario. Pizza was still relatively new there. The usual toppings were simple: pepperoni, bacon, mushrooms.
Then Panopoulos opened a can of pineapple and put it on a pizza with ham.
Customers liked the clash of sweet and salty. So he kept serving it.
And the name? It came from the label on the can of pineapple.
More than sixty years later, people around the world are still fighting over a Canadian pizza, with a Hawaiian name, invented by a Greek.
For more on the history of Sam Panopoulos and the origins of Hawaiian pizza, see the Wikipedia article on Sam Panopoulos.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the real origin of Hawaiian pizza?
Hawaiian pizza was invented in 1962 by Sam Panopoulos, a Greek immigrant running a restaurant in Chatham, Ontario, Canada. Furthermore, the name came not from any connection to Hawaii but from the brand printed on the can of pineapple he used. It is one of those food history stories that sounds made up — and isn’t.
Who narrated this video?
Marc Scott narrated this Docushort. He is a professional food history documentary narrator building his career in factual and human interest storytelling. Indeed, the Docushorts series is his demonstration of what his voice sounds like on exactly this kind of content.
Who narrates food and culture documentary content?
Marc Scott is a professional food history documentary narrator specifically building toward food, culture, and human interest content. Moreover, the Docushorts series exists precisely to show what his voice brings to that material before you hire him.
Does Marc Scott Work as a Food History Documentary Narrator?
Food history and human interest storytelling are core to what Marc Scott is building with the Docushorts series. Consequently, if you are producing a food documentary, docuseries, or branded content series and need a narrator, the Docushorts give you a clear picture of what to expect.
Is Marc Scott available for documentary or docuseries narration work?
Yes. Marc Scott is available for documentary pilots, sizzle reels, short-form factual content, and docuseries narration. Specifically, food, culture, and human interest productions are among the genres this food history documentary narrator is actively seeking. Get in touch at marcscottvoiceover.com/contact.
About the Narrator
Marc Scott is a professional voice actor building a career in factual documentary narration. His voice is built for the kind of storytelling you hear on Discovery, National Geographic, and PBS — authoritative, warm, and clear. The Docushorts series is his proof of concept: each one is a broadcast-quality demonstration of what he sounds like on the genre he wants to narrate. This is what you would be getting before you hire him.
Working on a food, culture, or human interest documentary? Listen to Marc’s demo at marcscottvoiceover.com and get in touch to discuss your project.
