Pizza Van Hire in London

£10 to £18 per person for unlimited pizza over two to three hours. A typical booking for 60 guests runs £600 to £1,100. Premium packages with antipasti and desserts go up to £22 per head. Most operators have a minimum spend of £500 to £700.

A proper wood-fired oven reaching serious temperatures is the starting point — that is what gives you the charred, blistered Neapolitan crust. Look for operators using long-fermented dough and proper ingredients: San Marzano tomatoes, fior di latte mozzarella, fresh basil. Check reviews for consistency, speed, and dough quality. A professional operator handles everything from setup to cleanup and leaves no mess behind.

A typical van or trailer needs a flat area of about 3m by 5m, plus vehicle access. The good news is that compact vans like converted Piaggio Apes fit through most London garden gates and narrow side passages. Wood-fired ovens produce some smoke, so position the van away from open windows and downwind from your guests. Check with your venue about fire safety restrictions, especially for indoor courtyards or areas with overhead canopies.

Yes — gluten-free bases, vegan cheese, and dairy-free toppings are standard from most operators. Let them know the dietary breakdown when booking so they prep the right quantities. If you have guests with coeliac disease, ask whether they use a separate preparation area for gluten-free pizzas to minimise cross-contamination.

A single wood-fired oven typically turns out 40 to 60 pizzas per hour, with each one cooking in about 60 to 90 seconds. That comfortably serves 80 to 120 guests over a two-hour window. For larger events or a shorter service time, many operators bring a second oven.