Dough & Flame

We are Dough & Flame, a family business based in Goffs Oak, Hertfordshire, providing freshly baked Neapolitan-style pizza made from 24-hour fermented dough. We operate as a mobile catering unit, and our chic converted horse box adds a unique visual appeal to the high-quality food we serve.

We are fully equipped and provide all the necessary items to allow you to enjoy your event without worrying about consumables.

We can be flexible with your needs and would love to provide a quote or discuss things further.

Dough & Flame — Our Story

The story of Dough & Flame began over 15 years ago, long before the horse box, the events, or the queues of people waiting for fresh pizza. In my early twenties, I made a bold decision — to start my own business — and opened my first pizza restaurant. That's where my journey truly began.

Life took me in different directions, and I eventually moved away, but the passion for pizza never left. In London, I continued doing what I loved, working in a busy takeaway restaurant serving the fast-paced world of City of London offices. It taught me speed, consistency, and the importance of quality even when the pressure is high.

A few years later, one of my closest friends opened a pizza restaurant in East London just before Covid hit. I stepped in to help — offering consultancy, support, and everything I'd learned over the years. It reminded me how much I loved the craft, the creativity, and the community that forms around good food.

And then it was my turn.

After months of research, planning, and dreaming, I knew exactly what I wanted Dough & Flame to be. I designed the horse box conversion down to the smallest detail — every shelf, every surface, every inch planned with purpose. While the box was being transformed, I began the hunt for the right suppliers and the best ingredients. Once I found them, the testing began: the perfect flour mix, the ideal hydration, the yeast that would give my dough the flavour and texture I believed in.

My first booked event was fast approaching, and my vision was finally becoming reality.

That first event was the summer fete at my children's school — something I will always remember and cherish. The feedback was incredible. I was over the moon with how warmly the community welcomed my business. From there, things grew quickly: a pitch at a local pub, community events, private parties, and regular bookings that made Dough & Flame part of people's celebrations and everyday moments.

And I couldn't have done any of this alone.

With the support of my family — every encouraging word, every late night, every moment they believed in my vision — we got here together. They stood by me through the planning, the testing, the long days, and the exciting ones. Dough & Flame isn't just my dream; it's something we built as a family, piece by piece, with love, patience, and a lot of flour.

What I didn't expect was how meaningful it would feel to bring happiness with a slice of pizza. It wasn't something I thought about when I first started, but now it's one of the things that makes me proudest.

I believe in providing the best service and the best product for my customers. And if that's what you're after, you won't be disappointed when choosing us.

I have around 10 years' experience in making pizza. I recently opened Dough & Flame and have been trading for nearly half a year.

Private events and parties Weddings Community events Corporate events Other clients (local markets, festivals, pop-ups)

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