FAQS

What happens if it rains?
We have an awning that shelters the pizza prep area, but unfortunately it is not adequate for heavy rains and high winds. If the forecast is for bad weather, we can either cancel your event the day before with no charge or we'll get wet, but your party goes on as planned and served indoors.

Can you serve smaller parties?
Yes, we love to cook, but sadly the fixed costs of the oven and staff can often make groups of 25 or less cost prohibitive. Rather than say no before we've even heard about your plans, if you feel wood fired pizza would be perfect for your smaller gathering then please give us a call. Let's see if we can come up with something that meets your needs and your budget.

Can you accommodate special diets?
Yes!  You tell us what you need and we'll do our best to find a delicious alternative to the planned menu.

Any restrictions on where you can park the trailer?
We'd prefer to park on a level driveway or lawn. The trailer is only 8 feet long and 5 feet wide, but is does weigh 2500 lbs. and doesn't like going up over curbs.  Hand pushing up a steep grade or trying to fit through a narrow fence can be a problem.  If you feel your location might be questionable, give us a call and we'll be glad to see if the problem can be solved.

Can you serve food other than wood fired pizza?
Wood fired pizza is our specialty, but we love to cook and the baking environment of a wood fired oven is catnip to our artistic sensibilities. Our pizza takes its inspiration from the old pizzaiolo masters in Napoli, but our cooking style is more in alignment with Tuscany where they use their ovens to roast, bake and braise. If your needs go beyond wood fired pizza, say the word and we'll unleash those pent up creative juices and design a menu that exceeds your expectations.

Can wood fired pizza be part of a larger catering event?
Yes we call this a Pizza Station and if you'd like for wood fired pizza to be only one part of a larger catered event, we are happy to work with other caterers by providing a pizza station to add a unique dimension to your feast. All the same great ingredients are available along with the theatre of wood fired cooking in a Tuscan oven. 

What about conferences and meetings?
Wood fired pizza adds a touch of novelty to your meetings and conferences, however, this is not fast food and making pizza for everyone takes time.  We can make 45 to 50 pies in one hour and it may not be ideal for your guests to be standing around waiting to eat when there's important work to be done in the conference.  If your group is in the range of 35 to 60 guests and you can allow 1.5 hours for the meal service - it can still be done. We might also talk about having more appetizers on the menu along with a Crostini Bar which will help provide your guests with a varied menu and take some of the pressure off the pizza station.

How far will you travel?
We'd like to stay within a 100 mile radius of San Francisco if possible, but if you have something interesting planned and think we might be the perfect solution…..make us an offer and we'll put a bit more fuel in the truck!!

Are the trailers available as a rental?
Yes, we would consider a wood fired oven rental for your event if you feel preparing your own menu fits better into your plans. However, there is a significant investment in the oven and trailer so we're going to be a bit selective with whom we rent to. If you have prior food service experience working with wood fired grills or perhaps you're an existing restaurant that wants to do an outdoor event, we'd be happy to discuss this option further… give us a call.

We provide pizza parties and catering to The San Francisco Bay Area, Sonoma, Napa and Sacramento!