Chef fired from restaurant refused to put pineapple on pizza - 'insult to culture'

Davide Tamburella, an Italian chef in Brisbane, Australia, was dismissed from his position after refusing to prepare ham and pineapple toppings for guests. Reports indicate the chef declined this specific request on three separate occasions over several years, viewing the topping as an insult to culture. While the pineapple incident was a primary catalyst for the sacking, his former employers claimed that additional reasons contributed to the decision to terminate his employment at the restaurant.