Personal Pizza Chef Naples

by Kelly G. Cooper

Native New Yorkers and food enthusiasts, Jeanette and Jerry Mascalo founders of Personal Pizza Chef Naples, have recently introduced a new fresh dining experience to the Naples community. What started as a hobby for this fun couple on a snowy New York day, as a get together for family and friends, has transformed into gourmet epicurean pizza parties. Between their professional culinary and baking talents, not to mention majestic personalities, it is no wonder they have the ability to create authentic Neapolitan-style pizzas, while facilitating unforgettable party moments.

Personal Pizza Chef Naples provides an alternative from the ordinary restaurant setting while offering a unique made-to-order catering service for private parties and events. Nothing is more enjoyable for this couple than bringing their kitchen to yours, literally. They bring a one of a kind custom-built imported wood burning oven nicknamed “the monster” that can cook pizza at 385°C in 90 seconds and is mobile enough to be used in most outdoor areas. If clients are not permitted to burn the required premium oak wood or an outdoor oven is not suitable, the Personal Pizza Chef Naples will provide seasoned stones for your oven to ensure a delicious pie with that perfect crispy crust.

Over the years there have been many variations and deviations from the original Neapolitan-style pizza, which is why the European Union established Traditional Specialty Guidelines (TSG) to maintain authenticity. Personal Pizza Chef Naples adheres to the TSG from making, rising (3 mm disk of dough with a 1-2 cm high crust) and rolling the dough (no working tools allowed other than the pizzaiolos hands) to filling and cooking the pizza which ensures top quality. A few favorites offered by Personal Pizza Chef Naples are the Margherita (fresh cow or buffalo mozzarella, San Marzano tomatoes, fresh basil, and parmigiano reggiano), Bisi e Cotto e Fungi (peas, cream, cotto prosciutto, baby bella mushrooms, white wine, parsley, and pamigiano reggiano) and Aragosta (topped with lobster, bottarga, vodka sauce, fennel, basil, and parmigiano reggiano). Most of the ingredients are freshly hand-picked on local farms or imported directly from Italy.

Now is the time to treat yourself and those you love to authentic cuisine in the comfort of your own home. All you need to do is sit back and relax while Personal Pizza Chef Naples takes care of the rest. Jeanette and Jerry will customize a decadent menu that fits your needs saving you the time and hassle of shopping, cooking and cleaning. The sights, sounds and smells will generate many levels of excitement for guests of every age. Birthday parties are always memorable as children have the opportunity to be hands on designing and preparing their individual pizza pies while adults have the luxury of being waited on and catered to.

If you want to host a spectacular party that will be enjoyed by all and leave your guests raving it is time to save a date. For additional information please visit www.personalpizzachefnaples.com or search for Personal Pizza Chef Naples on Facebook. You may also contact Jeanette or Jerry for pricing information and reservations at jerry@pizzachefnaples.com or call either 347.885.8727 or 347.995.6389. Special food concerns and allergies will be accommodated and kosher and gluten free options are available. It is recommended to place your order and menu preferences at least three days in advance to ensure the freshest ingredients.