Page 58 - August 2015 Life In Naples Magazine

PERSONAL
PIZZA CHEF NAPLES

by Kelly G. Cooper

N ative 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

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