Vito of Stella’s Pizza Pie Talks Mobile Pizza Business

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Stella's Pizza Pie Oven

Stella’s Pizza Pie Oven

In this video I interview Vito Romani of Vito’s Pizza Pie. Vito is the owner of Stella’s Pizza Pie which is a mobile pizza business. This interview took place at Pizza Expo

Pizza Therapy supports the Pizza ExpoHis pizza business is a catering business and although he is based outside of San Diego, he is able to travel with his pizza business to various locations. Vito has taken his oven up to Northern California. He is able to take his pizza oven anywhere, and is actually a rolling pizza party on Wheels.

“This is a fun family oriented business that really makes me enjoy life.”

Vito explains how he had always loved pizza and wanted to get into the pizza business. This had been a life long dream of his. He had always wanted  to follow the pizza dream.

As with most budding pizza business owners, he started first by researching. He consumed all he could about the pizza business. He looked at buying a pizza business and also more importantly  running a pizza business. He spent months finding all the answers to his questions. He felt he had a great knowledge base….he was ready.

One of the first learning experiences for pizza was to attend The Fire Within Pizza University.

Fire Within

Fire Within

Vito explained that he learned more at the Fire Within than he had learned in all those months of trying to learn on his own. He was able to purchase his oven directly from The Fire Within. The oven is made by Forno Bravo

Stella' Pizza Pie Oven with Pizzas

Stella’ Pizza Pie Oven with Pizzas

The best thing about Vito’s pizza operation is that he can go anywhere to cater events. From Farmer’s Markets, to weddings, to private parties and even corporate events, he is ready to bring his pizza restaurant on wheels. Guests are able to see the pizza being made and are able to interact with his and his staff. The oven is the focal point for the entire operation. The pizzas that come out speak for the business creating an edible calling card and promotion.

As you can imagine there is quite a bit of work in preparing the ingredients and dough, setting everything up as well as taking everything down at the end of the day. At the event itself, he explains it is well worth it.

Vito and Peter Reinhart

Vito and Peter Reinhart

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Find out more about Pizza Expo at:
http://pizzaexpo.com
The Fire Within:
http://firewithin.com
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Marra Forni Pizza Ovens

The following interview took place at Pizza Expo.

Marra Forni

Marra Forni

I was walking through the exhibition area when Francesco Marra motioned to me. Francesco is the CEO of Marra Forni pizza ovens. He wanted to discuss his pizza ovens with me. I asked if I could record the interview and he was enthusiastic about sharing his story.

Francesco Marra

Francesco Marra

He explained that he started the company seven years ago with his brother. At first the company was in a small 3,000 foot space. They wanted to not only offer quality pizza ovens but were interested in being a “one stop shop” for every pizza business. The rotator deck oven is able to cook 200-250 pizzas in one hour. The unique aspect of this particular oven is the programmable touch screen. The screen has an automatic turn on and turn off. You can set the oven to be cranked up by the time you get to the store to open your pizzeria. There is a very special insulation used in the ovens which allow them to cook their pizza at 900 degree F.

Enzo Marra

Enzo Marra

All of the raw material for the ovens is imported from Italy. The company assembles all of the ovens in the United States.

The oven line includes Neapolitan style ovens, rotating deck ovens and electric ovens. They offer a wide variety of pizza tools, pizza ovens, both wood fired and electric. They also do consulting. He stressed that the company is very customer service oriented.

“If you succeed, we succeed…” Francesco Marra

He is very interested in all aspects of the pizza business. He went on to explain that Marra Forni is not just an oven company.  The company wants to help in all aspects of the pizza business. From choosing the correct oven to helping you be a pizza success.

Here is the interview:

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Pizza, A Slice of American History Review

One day in the near future The Complete Encyclopedia of Pizza will be published. This distinguished work will contain at least 150 volumes and will explain in detail the impact pizza has had in America and the known universe.

There will be a volume on every type of pizza, including New Haven, New York, Chicago, California, Old Forge, Detroit and much more. Some volumes will be dedicated to those influential pizzaioli such as Frank Pepe, Salvatore Consiglio, Jonathan Goldsmith, John Arena, Peter Reinhart, Ike Sewell, Dom Demarco and Ed Ladue to mention but a few.

Until the Encyclopedia of Pizza is completed, you will be more than satisfied to discover Liz Barrett’s: Pizza, A Slice of American History. This volume covers numerous types of pizza in America, those persons who influenced the regional pizza and how the various styles developed.

As a student of pizza, I was somewhat skeptical how one book could explain the history of pizza in America and the various styles included. My fears were immediately laid to rest when I started reading the introduction by pizza activist, Scott Wiener.

Barrett discusses Neapolitan and New York style pizza. She opens with the history of pizza and the differences between AVPN, New York, Tomato Pie and New Haven Apizza (Ah-beets). Sprinkled throughout the book are sketches of pizza luminaries such as Penny Pollack (Everybody Loves Pizza), Mark Bello (Pizza A Casa), Roberto Caporuscio (Don Antonio by Starita), Peter Reinhart (American Pie) and Adam Kuban (Slice).

Each type of American pie is described and dissected. She covers Detroit, St. Louis, California, Sicilian and Grandma style pizzas. Barrett’s pizza knowledge is extensive and she has a unique gift to distill the information into delectable slices. As an added benefit recipes for most styles are included. This makes this a true hands on volume as the recipes can be replicated by the home pizza chef. You can learn not only the history of each type of pie but also how to make it with step by step instructions.

She even added to the knowledge base of pizza by describing Pizza Strips created by Rhode Island Italian bakeries and found throughout the “Ocean State”. These were slices of pizza I enjoyed growing up and have only found them in that region. The pictures included are a wonderful addition and fit in nicely with the character of the book. The images are impressive and create a brilliant visual history of pizza. You will discover some rarities which are true nuggets of the pizza saga.

For anyone who loves pizza, this book will fit nicely on your library shelf. Some of the topics are brushed over, but understanding the depth of the subject matter, that is not an issue. I would have liked to have seen a discussion on the strong influence of the Internet on Pizza, but maybe that can be included in a volume of the Complete Encyclopedia of Pizza.

This is a well written book for anyone who ever held a slice. Grab your own copy, and discover the wonders of “a magical little disk that makes things happen”. You will encounter with this book how pizza is very much a part of the fabric of America. Pizza, is A Slice of American History.

Claim your own copy, right here: Pizza, A Slice of American History

The Pizza Trolley Is for Sale

The Pizza Trolley

The Pizza Trolley

I was recently contacted by Michael about The Pizza Trolley.
Michael purchased the trolley and retrofitted it to sell pizza. And it turned out beautiful!

Unfortunately, due to personal reasons, he needs to sell it…And once I saw this baby, I had a lot of questions myself….

Albert: Where did you purchase your mobile pizza oven?

Michael: We purchased the Trolley thru a trolley broker located in Colorado. The Trolley was used in a park in Arkansas for transporting their visitors. We had it shipped to us in FL. We are in construction, so we did the complete retrofit. I have attached an information sheet on all the work we have performed. Also, this link is to our drop box with photos of inside and out. 

Albert: What type of oven do you have? 

Michael: We have a Mugnaini 120 purchased directly from them.

Albert: What is your asking price for your mobile pizza oven? 

Michael: Asking $129,000, but will listen to reasonable offers. We have actual cost of slightly over $130,000 into it with all the work, equipment, etc.

Pizza Trolley Pizza Oven

Pizza Trolley Pizza Oven

Albert: You want me to put the word out that your pizza business is for sale?

 Michael: Certainly I would welcome that. We have not been in business long enough to establish strong Good Will for a business sale, but the reception we received in the short time we were in service is truly  a great sign. We were very proud that we offered personal sized, made to order pizzas of very high quality. With the speed with which the oven bakes, we were well ahead of any other food truck at truck festivals and events because we could service our customers much quicker. We use a 3 ½ oz ball, makes 7” pizza. Use 00 flour, San Marzano tomatoes, imported olive oil. We had not yet gotten to point of making our own mozzarella and burata but it was in our sights to do so.

Albert: Would you be willing to train the new owner? 

Michael: I would be happy to do so. And, I think a smart buyer would want that, unless they were to go to one of the very noted Masters of Pizza for training.

Albert: I also have a few tried and true suggestions, if you want to hear them…  

Michael: Absolutely I would be interested in hearing them. Trolley is way too costly to leave parked in garage. I need to find a happy owner.

Albert: Michael, one of the best ways to promote anything is through video.

I was so excited about the Pizza Trolley, I had to make a video.

If you are interested in the Pizza Trolley. you can contact Michael at:

The Pizza Trolley.

Here is More Information:

 FOOD TRUCK FOR SALE PIZZA TROLLEY

The Pizza Trolley

The Pizza Trolley is For Sale!

 

1991 Chance, authentic Old World Trolley for sale. Exterior veneer in varnished wood and brass
25’ Long; 10’6” High. 8’6’ Wide. 20,000 Pounds

Features:
1. Cummins diesel motor (5.9) 70,335 miles on odometer.

2. Custom built air conditioning system by Ocean Breeze, Stuart, FL. Thermostatically controlled
temperature with 3 independent fan motors.

3. Exhaust fan- MaxxAir with rain cover. Reversible fan for air intake or exhaust in work cabin.

4. Pizza oven- wood fired, Mugnaini 120 brick oven with Exhausto oven exhaust fan. Oven exterior
inside work cabin and exterior elevation are faux painted brick to replicate brick without the
added weight of actual brick. Oven baking floor is 48” x 52”.

5. Electrical- Power supply is by shore power when on board generator is not in operation, or via
on board generator. Shore power will operate all refrigeration. Generator operates all electrical
requirements of Trolley.

6. Generator- water cooled diesel powered 20 kW Kubota. Generator can be turned on and off
from inside Trolley. Generator is located on a slide out rack for service only. Maintaining the
generator inside the specialized, insulated compartment provides a much quieter operation and
more aesthetic appearance. Generator does not need to be exposed to exterior for operation.

7. Gray water- Trolley is equipped with a 30 gallon gray water holding tank with exterior “dump”
for gray (used) water. On board stainless steel hand sink and stainless steel 3-compartment sink
drain to this storage reservoir.

8. Fresh water- Trolley is equipped with a 25 gallon fresh water reservoir with easy fill exterior
connection. Hot water is generated via an Eemax electric tankless hot water heater.

9. Pizza prep table- 2-door stainless steel Alamo refrigerated pizza work station, 70” W x 31” D x
42” H. 16.85 cubic feet. 2 doors under counter refrigerated storage and 2-door lift up top
refrigerated work station.

10. Refrigeration (beverage) – Frigidaire Professional Series stainless steel 19 cubic foot
refrigerator.

11. Audio and Electrical
Fully wired with 110v receptacles inside to receive devices such as: TV, credit card
processor; portable cooking (steam table, micro, induction, charge I-pad, phone, etc.), sound
equipment. Exterior lighting is accent, 2 levels LED rope lighting at upper and lower fascia’s,
weatherproof outlets on service, rear, and driver sides of vehicle, and 2 exterior portable flood
lights on extension arms to illuminate service side of Trolley; accent lighting over exterior dome
of oven. Interior cabin lighting is LED puck lighting above work station, oven, and service
counter, giving a much softer and comfortable light than fluorescent lighting.
Audio- wired to permit portable exterior speakers to play music through I-pad or other
device, and customer paging or announcements. Music can also be played in work cabin as well.
Fully wired to permit adding TV to Trolley exterior for menu, sporting events, etc.

12. Rear camera- Trolley is equipped with rear view camera that operates to a separate monitor
whenever the motor is operating.

13. Air curtain on sliding service window

14. Air pump to maintain 120 PSI in the Trolley’s air brake and air ride system for balance and
stabilization of vehicle while on shore power parking

15. Custom vehicle identification and branding wrap

16. Ample shelving storage above work counters and below. Under counter cash drawer.
Under counter small utensil storage drawer.

17. Summary of work performed after our 2013 acquisition:
Interior of Trolley was completely gutted to bare frame. All suspension air bags were replaced.
Metal sub-floor and waterproof membrane was installed for protection from undercarriage
water intrusion. All 6 tires were replaced with new Toyos.

Both heavy duty batteries were replaced . The engine injection pump and alternator were completely rebuilt, and new injectors
were installed as a matter of routine maintenance.

Running lights have been replaced with LED lights. All upper window glass was removed and resealed to prevent water leaks. Care was taken
to preserve the old world integrity of the Trolley during its transformation to a food truck.

Build Your Own Wood Burning Pizza Oven

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You Can Build Your Very Own Wood Burning Pizza Oven And Make The Same Delicious Pizza As You’ll Find In Those Authentic Italian Restaurants All Over The World!

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How to Get Into the Pizza Business

Have you ever thought about starting a pizza business?

If always wanted your own pizza operation where you can make the world a better place by making great pizza, read on.
Would you like to starts a pizza business where you could give pizza to people who wanted it?
Your potential pizza customers are craving incredible pizza cooked in a wood fired oven!
And you can deliver.
You could bring your pizza to Farmer’s Markets, football games, festivals, and special events.

The Fire Within is your answer.

The Fire Within offers mobile pizza ovens that can be the answer to starting a pizza business.
The Fire Within folks are more than just creators of all types of incredible portable pizza ovens. They offer training in making great pizza as well as offer complete business plans to get you started.

You can attend one of their pizza making workshops and learn the pizza business from the inside out. In addition they will even help you find financing to get you started with your own portable pizza oven.

If you ever thought about getting into the Pizza Business you need to check out:
The fire within, a pizza making community with true pizza passion.

Fire Within

Fire Within


Get started now, go to firewith.com

Discover your own passion and learn how you can start your own pizza business.
firewithin.com

Revolving Pizza Oven Video

This is one of the most amazing pizza ovens, I have ever seen.

Watch as the oven revolves. The pizzas are cooked compleely in just a few minutes.

A most incredible way to cook pizza.

This oven is avaiable from Goodfellas Woodfired Pizza School.
Ask For Scot THE BEST OVENS IN THE WORLD! 718 987- 2422

Music in this video from Glen Kaiser Band.
The Glen Kaiser Band rocks and so does this pizza oven!

pizza on earth,

Albert Grande
The Pizza Promoter