James Henderson stretching fresh mozzarella by hand during a pizza class in a host's kitchen
Small groups · Charlottesville & Central Virginia

Small Party Pizza Catering & Hands-On Pizza Classes

The same mobile brick oven we bring to weddings, sized for your group. Birthdays, bachelorette weekends, rehearsal dinners, anniversaries, family reunions, or just friends in the backyard: we set up at your home, rental house, or vineyard cottage and serve artisan thin-crust, New York-inspired pizza made with mozzarella we pull by hand.

November-March events have a $500 minimum, including the 20% service fee, so a smaller group can have the full pizzeria experience.

Two ways to do it

Sit back, or get your hands in the dough

Small pizza party

We bring the oven, fire pies to order, and keep them coming while your group celebrates, whether it is a birthday, a bachelorette weekend, or a dinner with friends. Three pizza varieties, setup, and cleanup are included, and add-ons like salad and a drinks station are available.

From $20 per person on Saturdays and Sundays, usually $25 on weekdays, plus the 20% service fee. $500 minimum for November-March events ($1,200 the rest of the year).

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Hands-on pizza class

Each guest stretches, tops, and launches their own pie, then watches it blister in the oven. We walk through dough, sauce, and how we pull fresh mozzarella, and everyone eats what they make.

$45 per person plus the 20% service fee, for 8 to 20 guests, with a $500 minimum. Classes run November through March.

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From a recent class

What guests say

★★★★★

We hired James to lead a cooking class for my friend's bachelorette party and I can't recommend him enough! His class was super informative but still very fun. I've never seen anyone make fresh mozzarella before, which was such a cool experience! When it came to the pizzas themselves that night, truly one of the best pizzas I've ever had. Highly recommend James for your next pizza event!!

Caroline Van PattenGoogle review

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you set up at my house or a rental?

Yes. Our oven is self-contained and sets up outdoors on a driveway, patio, or lawn. If you are renting, please confirm with your host that an outdoor pizza oven is allowed before you book.

How small can the group be?

There is no guest minimum, only a price minimum. November-March events have a $500 minimum including the 20% service fee, and pizza classes take 8 to 20 guests.

What happens in a pizza class?

We show your group how we make our dough and sauce and how we pull fresh mozzarella. Then each guest stretches and tops their own pie, launches it into the oven, and eats it hot.

Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?

We can accommodate most dietary restrictions, like vegan and vegetarian, with advance notice. We can provide gluten-free options, but cannot promise there will be no cross contamination with gluten.

Planning a get-together in Charlottesville?

Send a two-minute inquiry with your date and group size and we will follow up to confirm availability.

Planning something bigger? See all our catering, including weddings, corporate events, and brewery and winery pop-ups.

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