Pizza Van Hire in Yorkshire and Humber

YO31 Wood Fired Pizza Co is a pizza catering company providing delicious freshly prepared 10-inch Neapolitan pizzas cooked in a wood-fired oven, from a vintage horsebox. Here they share their passion for the business and some handy hints for hiring a similar provider.

What do you need to know from an organiser in order to provide a comprehensive quote?

In order for us to provide a comprehensive quote, we would need a brief explanation of the type of event, the number of people attending, dietary requirements and approximate location.
It may be necessary to ring, so that we are all clear about your requirements, and what you can expect from us.
We'd also like to have a rough idea of what pizzas you would like, as we will do all we can to produce a service tailored to your requirements.

What advice would you give to a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

As a customer, we would recommend that they have an approximate idea of what specific food types you want, how you want it served, and if the caterer is able to cope with the volume of cooking you want for your event. Check out reviews of a provider and ask as many questions as you can think of to make sure they will supply what you need.

Please tell us a little bit about how and why you started the business.

YO31 Wood Fired Pizza Co was started from a lifelong passion for food and sharing it with other people. I had become aware over the years, of the way that caterers interact with their clients, and that my experience of 22 years teaching would bring greater clarity of communication and focus on what the customer actually wants, rather than what the caterer wants to provide.
I also love great food, and believe that it doesn't have to be expensive, or take a long time to prepare. With the right planning, equipment, skill and 'can do' attitude, many obstacles with event planning can be overcome.

Please tell us about a booking you've had through Add to Event, how did it go? Would you recommend us to others?

Add to Event has been critical to our development as a business. It has provided many excellent and memorable events, which have enabled us to gain valuable experience and meet loads of fantastic people.
We provided wood fired pizzas for a Ronan Keating gig at Castle Howard recently, and it was the busiest we'd ever been. It taught us how to manage high volume and sustained service, without becoming intimidated by the relentlessness of the task. We were shattered afterwards, but very happy. We kept up with the demand, without compromising quality. It also showed me how important it is to have systems, and stick to them.