All Fired Up

Chef Joey

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30 Max

$190+ /guest

Los Angeles, CA

Experience the art of hand-tossed, Roman-style thin crust pizza, made right before your eyes and cooked to perfection in my portable wood-fired oven, blazing at 800 degrees. This level of heat creates an authentic taste and crispy-yet-tender texture that simply can’t be achieved any other way. I learned the craft of traditional Roman pizza-making in Rome itself, on one of my many trips to Italy, bringing back the techniques and flavors that make this experience truly special. Each pizza is made fresh and served family-style as it emerges from the oven—ready in just 60 seconds. Your guests will enjoy a chef’s selection of classic toppings, ensuring a variety of flavors throughout the meal. Alongside the pizzas, I provide charcuterie, fresh side salads, and a decadent dessert to round out the experience. For those looking to expand the menu, there’s also an option to add pasta, fish, and meat for an even more abundant feast. Designed to be a fun, casual, and interactive dining experience, this service is perfect for large gatherings. A professional staff ensures seamless service, allowing you and your guests to fully enjoy the evening. Please note that this is a family-style dining format, not a personal pizza-to-order service. Pricing is based on a minimum of 12 guests and does come down in price per person as the group gets larger, though accommodations can be made for smaller groups.

Italian

About me

I learned L’Arte D’Arrangiarsi—the art of creating something from nothing—from my Italian family while living in Italy. Cooking by feel, instinct, and inspiration defines my approach in the kitchen.

Born and raised in San Jose, in the heart of the Italian-influenced Bay Area, I am a second-generation American with deep roots in Taormina and Messina, Sicily, as well as Torino and Trieste in the north. My family is spread across Italy, and my closest friends in Rome feel like family, too.

My love for cooking began in childhood, sitting on the counter “helping” my mom make cookies. By seven, I was making Betty Crocker blueberry muffins—those picture instructions were great! I later graduated with honors from Le Cordon Bleu in Los Angeles and haven’t touched a box mix since.

Each year, I return to Italy to reconnect with family and friends, learning new skills, techniques, and flavors that continue to inspire my cooking and elevate my clients’ dining experiences.

Certifications

Food & Safety Handling

Experience

As a premier Private Event Chef and Personal Chef in Los Angeles since 2010, I curate extraordinary dining experiences for elite clientele, including major figures in film and fashion such as Kathleen Kennedy and Paul Marciano, as well as celebrated names like Donatella Versace, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Ritchie Sambora.

I transform your dining space into a private, restaurant-quality experience, offering everything from intimate, family-style meals to exquisite multi-course plated dinners. Each event is seamlessly executed with a professional team of servers and bartenders, ensuring a luxurious and effortless atmosphere.

Every menu is bespoke and seasonally inspired, tailored to your tastes and dietary needs with the highest attention to detail. I also offer rental coordination and expert wine pairing services to further elevate your event.

Whether a relaxed gathering or an opulent celebration, my goal is to create an unforgettable, stress-free culinary experience designed just for you.

Education

Le Cordon Bleu