03/05/2026
The end of an era.
9 years ago on Friday we set up for the very first time at The Engineers Arms in Leiston (thank you Darren and Anna).
We were clueless, we had used the oven the night before for the first time, we had no order pads or float and our plastic plates melted when the pizzas were put on.
We learnt a lot that day and soon we were doing big events, weddings and parties. Always really well supported in Leiston at The Big Weekend, Suffolk Smugglers Run to the Rum rally and Leiston Christmas fare.
We were always learning and always needed to learn more (like leaving over £1200 in an unlocked tin on the oven overnight & going home, starting an order pad in the middle, telling everyone it will be 10 mins and ending up with a 2 hour wait).
Soon we were working at Shottisham Campsite (thank you James and Claire) with our new super large oven as well as doing private events with our mobile oven. We also did Wednesdays at Happy Days Retro Vacations - finding wonderful supportive friends there.
Like everyone we were hit hard by COVID but came out the other end - slightly battered and bruised but still cooking!
In Jan 2023 Pete lost his driving licence due to having epilepsy and the mobile business ended.
In 2024 we relocated to Beach View Holiday Park - Suffolk Coast a lovely family run site at Alfie’s favourite beach. We have had 2 amazing seasons at Beach view. We’ve got to know lots of new people and built up a lot of local customers too.
Last year was amazing. A real family business. Alfie, Pete. Ezra and Ellie May. Plus our new team member Kyran
This month it’s become obvious that Pete is not well enough to continue. It’s really sad. A business that was started on a whim browsing EBay in bed one Sat morning, had become our life. We employed people and we were working close to home in a lovely environment.
Thank you to everyone who tolerated and supported us over the years. We were always overwhelmed by the support of people in Leiston, of course Beach View for letting us take a bit too long to find our feet, every customer (especially the ones that came back). Mair, Dave, Jame’s and Claire, Kev and Jen. The villagers of Shottisham. The happy Amazon man. The Booker delivery team. Camp Quirky. Suffolk Smugglers. Leiston Events group, Kyran - I'm sure I have missed someone (sorry).
Writing this brings tears to my eyes. It’s the end of an era for us. An era of big highs and lows. An era we are proud of.
While we won't be doing pizzas anymore, they will still be available from the Clubhouse at Beach View Holiday Park - Suffolk Coast
A few pics, including our first and last ever pizzas.
