Our journey, from passion to pizza

The heart behind the flame

The kitchen has never been just a job for us—it’s where we belong.

With 40 years of combined experience in Italian and wood-fired cooking, our lives are defined by passion for food and commitment to provide amazing food that our customers remember, for its there compliments and appreciation is what we truly find happiness in !!

When the world went quiet during COVID-19, we found ourselves adrift in the corporate world. But you can’t silence a lifelong passion. Even behind a desk, we could still feel the heat of the fire and the joy of feeding our community. That longing fueled the birth of Crust & Craft NZ.

We traded the office for the hearth, pouring decades of expertise into a traditional wood-fired oven on wheels. Every pizza we slide across the stone is a piece of our journey—a celebration of heritage, resilience, and the smoky magic that only a real flame can create.

We’re back doing what we love. We can’t wait to share a slice of that passion with you.

Quality, speed, and service

When it comes to serving delicious food and great service at events, two things are paramount to us: product quality and fast-paced efficiency. We believe that exceptional flavours should never come at the expense of timely service. Our woodfired pizzas are cooked in front of the customer, ensuring a fresh, hot, and engaging culinary experience every time.

"The pizzas were absolutely incredible, and the service was seamless! Crust and Craft NZ made our event unforgettable."

A delighted customer