On this episode of The Pizza Story podcast, we're honored to feature Grace and James of Gracey's Pizza, a truly inspiring couple from the UK who've built a remarkable pizza legacy from scratch. Hear their incredible journey, which began with backyard pizza-making during lockdown and blossomed into a thriving business ♥️.

Learn about their humble beginnings, selling pizzas from a gazebo every Friday and Saturday for a full year – rain or shine! They share the challenges and triumphs of transitioning from a mobile setup to a charming permanent brick-and-mortar shop in St Albans 🇬🇧.

Grace and James open up about their entrepreneurial path, from teaching careers to full-time pizzaiolos. They share insights into their unique pizza style, which prioritizes a long-fermented, room-temperature dough and results in a perfectly crispy, well-baked pie from their electric deck oven. You'll also learn about their exciting New Haven-inspired pizza, a popular item born from their passion for diverse pizza traditions and a desire to bring new styles to the UK. This is more than just a pizza story – it's a testament to dedication, partnership, and the power of following your passion. Their beautiful shop, built with character and creativity, reflects the heart they pour into every pizza.

Episode Highlights:

✅ From Hobby to Hustle: How a lockdown experiment with a Gosney oven turned into a booming pizza business.

✅ The "Secret Talent" Party: A memorable pizza-making session that sparked their entrepreneurial journey.

✅ Gazebo Glory: Their first year selling pizzas every weekend from a simple tent, rain or shine.

✅ Building a Dream: The challenges and triumphs of opening a permanent shop in St Albans on a budget.

✅Unique Pizza Style: Their approach to pizza-making, featuring long-fermented, room-temperature dough for a crispy crust.

✅ New Haven Inspiration: How a trip to Connecticut influenced their popular, best-selling pizza.

✅ Teacher to Pizzaiolo: The inspiring shift from careers in education to full-time pizza entrepreneurs.

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YouTube: https://youtu.be/-2rnIk1zjrA

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