We've used Red Oven for two events over the last year, both with about 30 attendees. Justin has been polite, on time, and super easy to work with. He's awesome about taking requests while he's cranking out pizzas, and is always friendly and engaged. The online portal makes it easy to select your menu as well. He's our go-to for on-site catering at this point, it's always a crowd pleaser! read more

So far I was attend 3 event where red oven was there making pizza and by far it's the best pizza I ever head. And I was in Italy :) Last night I was in a friend wedding and I promised them I'll right this review. They made so much more then pizza they had chicken and steak vegetables it was un believable good. There food is amazing. Next time I'll have a family event I'm definitely going to have them doing our door. read more

Wanted to update this thread as Justin reached out via direct messaging to find out more details. I was able to get my deposit back, but they will not be able to do our event. I was half expecting this and bummed, but really do appreciate Justin taking the time to reach out. read more

OMG!! Where to begin ? how about I just add this to my pizza list and bump it it right to the top ! Now that is a pretty bold statement. This is unbelievably good pizza. You will be hooked from the first bite, I know I was. I had the pleasure of sharing my friend Melanie's Pizza the "Pizza ALSATIAN " it has Fresh Ricotta, Caramelized Onions, Bacon, Gruyere Cheese and Parsley. she had them substitute the caramelized onions with fresh mushrooms. It was delish ! I also got to sample the" Pizza MARGHERITA" it consists of San Marzano Tomato, Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Fresh Basil, Parmigiano Reggiano and EVOO. Again an amazing pie, at the end of the evening the chef AKA Pizzaiolo was experimenting with different ingredients and I had the opportunity to try a few of his creations , all of them were 100% spot on. I could go on and on about the wood he uses and the hand selected toppings and the fresh dough but you can read all about that on there website, http://www.redovensd.com/Pizza/Welcome.html or you can just let you mouth do the reading and simply enjoy one of the best pizza's ever. I will be following this one for sure and can't wait to try some more of these heavenly delights. read more

Red Oven - Wood Fired Pizza in a hand crafted Mugnaini pizza oven - Pizza Near Me

Dude sucks! No show at the Oceanside Moose lodge tonight for a Toys for Tots charity event. Wouldn't hire him to clean a porta potty. Stay Away! No call, no show for a US Marines charity event. We should be able to give minus stars to pukes like this. I'm sure he will respond with his usual "we chose to service existing clients" Look how many of them have given this guy a positive review the last 6 months. Message me before ever thinking about this guy. read more

I got to try Red Oven's Margherita Pizza at Yelp Brewventure: Culture Brewing event (https://www.yelp.com/biz/yelps-brewventure-culture-brewing-solana-beach). I personally think a Margherita Pizza is the best one to try to determine if it's good or not. There's no hiding if a certain ingredient or pizza dough is too salty or not flavorful enough. I'm pleased to announce that it was delicious! Simple, quality ingredients, with just the right flavors. Noted on the menu with the following ingredients: - San Marzano red sauce, - Olio Piccante (Spicy Oil) - Fior di Latte (Mozzarella) - Basil - Parmigiano Cheers to Artisanal Pizza. YUMMY! ENJOY! read more

I'm not sure pizza gets any better than this. We saw the stand with the oven attached outside of Iron Fist Brewering. I sort of needed something before drinking so we ordered a margherita pizza. I was absolutely floored when I tried it because I thought it would be more like a generic ballpark pizza. Instead, I had one of the best pizzas, which only compare with two other places I know of that make authentic Italian (Naples) pizza. We spoke to the guy afterwards since I wanted to let him know that I enjoyed the pizza. He said the oven is from Italy, if I understood him correctly, and that's really part of what makes the pizza so fantastic (not to mention the obvious- ingredients!). Even if you're not hungry, if you see this place then you should absolutely 100% with no hesitation stop by and get a pizza! Simply amazing! read more

Super fresh, quality ingredients and served piping hot. I don't even known what "piping" hot means, but everyone says it, and it sounds pretty good. We tried the margherita pizza which is a simple, straightforward pie. It was delicious. Their other pizzas have more gourmet toppings (most of which make my mouth water just thinking of them) but we'll save those for next time. Thin crust and as fresh as can be. Go ahead and appreciate the quality. read more

I eat pizza on a weekly basis and was not in the mood to have any since I had it twice this week already...Being one of the vendors at an event, I was able to try a veggie slice and it was actually really good. Thin, fresh, hot, and just the right amount of toppings. I prefer to have some kind of protein on my pizzas, but this tasted fine without any. The tomato sauce was tangy and the crust was chewy, yet crunchy. The staff was also wonderful and friendly. They let me take close ups of the pizza going in their mobile wood oven. :) I'll need to try their storefront when I'm in North County. read more

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I seriously don't even like pizza or Italian food..but I figured I'd give this place a chance. I believe "Try everything once and all the fun stuff twice!". I've tried other gluten free pizza's from other places, don't ask me why, I'm not exactly a health nut...but they say gluten free is better...many health benefits...yadda yadda yadda. yadda. Anyways, let's just say some gluten free food products tastes like cardboard. True Story. BUT, the pizza from Red Oven....can't even tell it's gluten free! This is probably the first time I can honestly say "Damn, that was a good pizza" wait..correction "Damn, that was a D-LISH gluten-free pizza" Anyways, it was Red Oven's first time at my work in Sorrento Valley. They parked right smack in between Dexcom and AT&T. Didn't know what I really wanted, saw CHEF SPECIAL instantly flash on their TV screen that was set up near their oven, ordered the Chef Special with Italian sausage, zucchini, caramelized onions, red sauce, and regular mozzarella. Jack took my order (not sure if that's his name the only reason I say Jack is because he kinda reminded me of Jack Nicholson the actor) and was SUPER nice and informative. And the chef I think was Justin, he was SUPER nice too! Fast & Friendly Service. Oh! They take cash or credit/debit payments. read more

Red Oven - Chef special - Pizza Near Me

The owner is amazing. They provided very unique pizzas for us. They were very welcoming and this is the first place where the owner asked me to pay whatever I can afford. No high prices, no high taxes. Just have some fun. They are really good for catering. read more

I love Neapolitan pizza, and Red Oven makes an some great tasting ones. The crust is nice and chewy, sauce is just a simple spread of san marzano, and very high quality toppings. I opted for the margherita with prosciutto and it was fantastic. The pizza takes on a nice wood fired smokey fragrance and the mozzarella was great. I would have liked a bit of olive oil to balance out the acidity of the tomatoes but, that would be me only "complaint". Definitely get the larger size because the small is tiny for $6. read more

Red Oven - Margherita with arugula - Pizza Near Me

We had Red Oven at our rehearsal dinner for our son and daughter-in-law at Noon Lodge in Big Bear. We could not be happier with the food and the service. Their delicious pizza was a hit with everyone there including the groom who is on a plant based diet. Many of our guests inquired about using Red Oven at their next event. I know we certainly will. read more

Our apartment complex hosts different food trucks every month. Tonight was Red Oven Artisanal Pizza Truck night! I ordered the Margherita Pizza! It was fantastic! A true pizza made with real quality ingredients. It was cooked just right. Crust was just the right amount of crispy, the sauce and mozzarella were quality and spot on! Price was also fair at $10 for small to medium pizza. One person could easily crush it! It's that good! Lastly, customer service was great. Very friendly and pizza was ready in under 5 minutes. Oh, and totally cool set up with the oven! You can watch your pizza being cooked! I would definitely recommend giving it a try! Delicious! read more

Red Oven - Margherita Pizza! It was cooked just right! Delicious! - Pizza Near Me

Red Oven catered our high school graduation dinner party. The teens and adults all enjoyed everything that Red Oven offered. From the appetizers, salad, pasta, and pizzas, all delicious. Loved the fun that the Red Oven brings to your backyard and for your guests. Ester was very kind, efficient and professional. My only regret is not getting any pictures and needed more leftovers! Thank you Red Oven Pizza! read more

We just had Red Oven cater our banquet for a high school track team, and they did an amazing job!!! Both the teens and adults raved about it being the best pizza ever. Justin and Ester made everything so easy for us and they kept up with our very large group of people (over 150) with ease. They also made s'mores which were delicious and so fun for the teenagers! They will work with you on your menu to make it affordable and delicious! I look forward to having them host a neighborhood block party too! read more

We enjoyed their pizza at a catered party and the pizza is the best Neapolitan I've had in Carlsbad. The crust is soft, light and flavorful but with the perfect amount of char and crispiness. The sauce is near perfection with robust flavor and minimal acidity. Toppings were tasty and applied in right amount given the crust style. The staff were extremely friendly and accommodating. Spoke at length to the owner as well and he clearly has a passion for pizza and will go to great lengths to ensure high quality. I'm looking forward to the next opportunity to eat their fantastic pizza. read more

My husband and I usually visit Red Oven at the Solana Beach Farmers market on Sundays. This is hands down the best pizza that I have ever eaten in my life. Justin (the pizza master) has perfected the most delicious gluten free crust. There is nothing like it in this world. My mouth is watering as I type this review which means I will definitely be visiting Red Oven soon. You can tell that he truly has a passion for cooking because everything that comes out of that little oven is absolute perfection on a plate. All of his ingredients are authentic and so fresh. If you ever see him and his oven traveling around please do yourself a favor and stop to try one of his pizzas. There is not one on the menu that will disappoint. Thanks so much Justin for introducing me to the best pizza that I will ever eat in my life!! read more

Red Oven - Gluten free bufalina pizza with extra veggies. Best pizza on Earth! - Pizza Near Me

We had a delightful party with amazing food! Everyone complimented the appetizers (chicken saltimbocca, meatballs, roasted veggies and bruschetta) THEN, when the pizzas came out they were blown away! Easily the most delicious and easy party I have ever had for 80 people! Thank you, Red Oven!! read more

In a word, Amazing. Our pizza was cooked with a little (Char) on the bottom that helped make this culinary masterpiece 5 stars. Definitely one of the best jalapeno poppers ever. This food truck shows up minimal, but "great things come in small packages" has never been more true than Red Oven ! 5 Stars eazy. read more

Red Oven Pizza showed up late to my event, leaving me in a panic -- and guests hungry -- on a very important night for my husband and me. More importantly, I paid for food I did not receive. I ordered two salads and only received one. I ordered several desserts and they were not provided. The cheese board cost $720 and was out for less than an hour before the entire thing was whisked away (a cheese board, particularly at that price point, should be out all night for guests to snack on). Red Oven has a complicated and confusing system for ordering food -- and now in retrospect it appears to be by design. In short, Red Oven came to the event late, did not serve the food I ordered, and when we sought to have a discussion about it, Red Oven refused to make any accommodations. Extremely frustrating and upsetting. (I note that Red Oven appears to be adept at having reviews removed from Yelp, which is a concerning sign in and of itself. Proceed with caution!) read more

We hosted a small group gathering and had Red Oven use our outdoor pizza oven to cater our event. The appetizers were cooked in the pizza oven and everything was so fresh and delicious. And the pizzas were off the charts...our guests raved about the pizza for days! Eszter was a wonderful, sweet, accommodating pizza chef and we'd have her back to cater for us anytime! All outdoors, no clean up for us and Red Oven pricing was so reasonable! We can't wait to hire them again! read more

My office building has been doing some serious construction on our parking structure. To help mitigate the craziness, they've arranged various food trucks to come by each day at lunch. Over the past couple of months I've sampled my fair of them and am pumped to say that Red Oven has been one of my very favorites! Today they had 6 different pizzas on their menu and after a lot of debating, I went for the Parma - Salami Fior di Latte, Prosciutto, and Arugula. And let me tell you, I was so happy with my choice. The crust takes on the traditional Neapolitan consistency - thin, slightly chewy, crisp from the wood fire....delish. The Salami & Prosciutto added that wonderful salty, cured meaty flavor with the peppery arugula leaves. I also snagged a slice of the Margherita from a co-worker and it was lovely as well. And how cute was the brick oven that they rolled up in? After a brief chat with one of their guys, we found that they use Black Oak logs from Ramona in their ovens - no gas. The wood imparted a great, earthy flavor to the pizza. I definitely look forward to trying out their other pizzas! read more

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Their pizza is amazing *Catering Warning* Be careful trying to book these guys for catering... they originally gave us an estimate of $2000 over the phone for an event. They sent us the quote and it was $2400 for 150 people (which is fine, no big deal). My wife explained that we would have 200 people at our event and asked for an update. They sent out an update and quoted us over $4800 when we just added 50 more people (more than double). We simply asked why it went up so drastically in price and all of a sudden they told us they were no longer available minutes later! They never even answered our simple question! These guys are overly sensitive and unprofessional. Just a warning for you to not waste your time with people like this. read more

Seriously the best pizza on earth!! The dough is just amazing and the sauce is just perfection. They are the nicest people as well. We always look forward to attending events where Red Oven will be. read more

The team at Red Oven helped me plan the most fun 40th birthday party ever!!! Justin, Janice, Ezster, and the whole team are accommodating, kind, lovely, super helpful and responsive, and, most importantly, they make the most kick ass pizza I've ever had! When Ezster arrived to set up for the party this past Saturday evening, I was still not dressed and still running around like a crazy person trying to finish decorating. She said, "don't worry - I've got this!" And she did! She set up everything perfectly. She was so calm and capable, and her calm leadership set the tone for the whole night. Stress-free! The party went as seamlessly as possible. What a dream! My friends loved the food and the ambiance. I loved the food, too! FYI, the gluten free crust is BOMB!!! Best ever! I highly highly highly recommend Red Oven for your next party or event. You will not regret it. Huge crowd pleaser and host pleaser! Yay!!! read more

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We had an event for all of our corporate tenants yesterday and Red Oven was one of 4 food service providers. Everyone loved the pizza, the service was great, and working with the management team during the set up was easy and personable. We will definitely be calling Red Oven again for future events! read more

Their pizza is phenomenal. The ingredients are high quality and it's so tasty. They started making bread now and it's the best bread around. They make baguetts, country and focaccia. Their bread is chewy, fluffy and crunchy. Hard to get anywhere. Beats Prager any time. They accept donations, but no one can survive on donations. I try to pay fair market price, so they continue to prosper and feed us wonderful food. read more

Super disappointing. Came across this mobile pizza company for an event I'm having in August, booked it, paid the deposit but never received a confirmation. When I questioned why I hadn't received confirmation, I was told that there was a minimum that needed to be met (which I was not told initially) and they couldn't guarantee my booking if a bigger event came along. That in its own, is disappointing service. I'm in the party planning business and I've never come across a vendor who actually verbalized that. Nonetheless, I agreed to pay the minimum requested, still no response and then eventually last night I received a message saying 'sorry, we can no longer make your event, due to scheduling conflict, we'll refund you' It's definitely not my loss, there are so many other options out there who appreciate and want the business. I'm an event planner with so many upcoming events that I'm planning and my clients are always looking for good vendors. We now know this will not be one to recommend. The only reason for this negative review, because clearly we didn't get to taste the pizza, is, I don't want someone else to make the mistake by booking them, not realizing that they didn't receive a confirmation and then be disappointed when they don't show up because something better came along which seems to be the case with all the negative reviews on here. Nothing worse than thinking you have your caterer lined up to find out on the day (when it's too late) that they are now showing up. So again, nothing bad to say about the pizza but definitely not the type of company I would ever want to deal with again! read more

Stay away. These people are unreliable and rude. They will waste your time. There r other caterers in San Diego who are far more customers service oriented with this pizza concept. If u want an event that is wonderful please stay away from this place.. read more

Going to the Red Oven pizza stand at the farmers market in Solana Beach is generally a mission (due to limited parking or the small window of hours), but so worth it! Sometimes I'm craving their red sauce, other times I crave the texture of the gluten-free crust or the fire-roasted taste of the crust. The pizzas all have a thick crust, and the slices are delicate. Next day leftovers taste great too! read more

We really enjoyed the red oven experience from start to finish. Booking was super easy, prices were more reasonable than others, and day of was great. Pizza tasted incredible and so much variety. Staff was kind and professional. Everyone really enjoyed the experience and many friends asked for info on who was used as they want to use them for their parties. Highly recommend. read more

Pizza was very delicious, we wanted to hire a company to cater our friends Celebration of Life party for 125 people and do something a little different. After being quoted $22 per person for all you can eat pizza with a salad option, I wanted to confirm since I felt this price point seemed a bit high. This is what I was given as a response. The fact is $18pp for unlimited pizza or $15 per pizza- what menu items added beyond this is up to our customers. We run a very different operation compared to a food truck. Our pricing should be compared to our VALUE, not to a hamburger, bbq, or or taco truck. For obvious reasons Mozzarella di bufala runs about $20 per pound, prosciutto di Parma $22per pound, compare to $2 for hamburger or BBQ meat. I trained to make pizza in Naples not the local eatery. If in your eyes, there is not enough value to have our imported oven fired at 900+ degrees baking pizzas in 60 seconds right before your eyes with cheese so fresh i pick it up from the airport weekly then our service is not right for you - there are 96 other trucks and a good 8 other wood ovens ranked lower than Red Oven in San Diego who will likely have lower pricing and a different level of service. I did not personally talk at to you at Thorn St. so I currently do not know the timing or the purpose of your party - it is difficult to present to you without proper knowledge of what the desired experience would be. Ciao- Justin Red Oven www.redovenSD.com www.facebook.com/redovenpizza 760-814-1688 Find us on YELP! read more

All I can say is wow! I've never had a gluten free pizza that is this PHENOMENAL!!! The moment I took my first bite of pizza I hesitated because I figured they screwed up and gave me the wrong pizza. But no. This is the GREATEST GLUTEN FREE PIZZA EVER! I live in Dallas, but travel a lot and I'm always scouting out great gluten free food. Make the trip to where these guys are, it's worth every bite. The care and emotion put into each knead of the dough really adds do much. Just take one bite and you will believe. This GF pizza is by far the best I've ever had. Great job! Keep up the great work;) read more

I wish I could review Red Oven for the Pizza, but since they cancelled on the event they were supposed to cater, I won't have that opportunity. Very disappointed that we had booked them for an event several months ago and I received an email two weeks before our event that they are not able to cater because they double booked and don't have the staff to support both events. Not a way to run a business. read more

Iron Fist Brewing Company is lucky enough to have this pizza in the parking lot of our brewery often. The staff and chef are friendly and accomodating. The pizza is beyond amazing!! I have tried all their pizzas and I cannot find anything that I don't like. You will not be disappointed! The ingredients are fresh and tasty. I look foward to eating this pizza and I would encourage you to find them whenever you can!! Thanks Justin, Janice and staff!! read more

I am one of the pickiest eaters out there. When I find something I love I want it all the time. This pizza is absolutely the best I have ever had. I am little and can eat 2 margheritta pizzas all by myself:)... I love how I synced my phone to their calendar so I can find them weekly. I always look forward to the solana beach farmers market on Sundays where i can take my nieces. The kids love it!! They started carrying an amazing veal lasagna my husband loves since he likes meat and we don't eat pork. I can't wait to have them cater our next work event! read more

caught up with RED OVEN ARTISANAL PIZZA at AZTEC BREWERY in VISTA. very unique crust from a dough with just three ingredients (if you don't count time and restraint) -- salt, flour and water. crispy and chewy with a texture like a toasted english muffin. the kids shared a CHEESE PIZZA and mom and dad had the day's special with SAUSAGE and MUSHROOMS and an ALSATIAN with CARAMELIZED ONIONS and BACON. all three were amazing. read more

Tried Red Oven at the Sony location 30 minutes before closing. It looked like they were packing up though, so we asked if they were still serving pizzas. They said, "Only if you'll order some. What kind?" I say that I wasn't sure since it's my first time. One of them shout to the other, "First timers! Sure we'll make you some". So I got down and ordered a personalized pizza with pepperoni and mushroom for the boyfriend while I tried to order something for myself. I was really lost without a menu to refer to (they took the menu down for packing). She asked me what type of pizza I liked, veggie or meat based. I said meat, and she suggested the pizza PARMA- Neapolitan pizza dough, San Marzano sauce, arugula, salumi, proscuitto di PARMA, fior di latte. The pizza is best eaten right away, the pizza man said. And he was right. The pizza sat lightly in my stomach, so be sure to order at least 1 pizza for yourself. The pizza crust had a nice char to it. It was also paper thin, crisp, and slightly chewy. I can't believe how thin the pizza man creates the crust without it tearing! The crust is so good that I would LOVE to just eat a bread loaf made from this dough! The toppings were abundant, fresh, and of high quality. Oh, and they also threw in a free block of tiramisu! I'm not much of a tiramisu fan, so I thought it was ok, while the boyfriend thought that it was an amazing one. For my 2nd visit, I ordered a pizza ZUCCA: Neapolitan pizza dough, creme fraiche, roasted butternut squash, sausage, fior di latte, Parmigiano Reggiano, fresh parsley It was equally awesome as the ones that I've ordered. You can really tell how they have a passion for pizza. Neapolitan one at that. Friendly and fast service, with reasonable prices $9-$13 for a high quality meal earns 5 stars from me. :) This is one of the few mobile eateries that surpasses established restaurants. Highly recommended. read more

Love their pizza! Especially the diavola. That spicy calabrese salami they have on there is so good. I love that the crust on this pizza is thin. I first had them at the Solana Beach Farmer's Market. They also made a yummy hot chocolate during the garden of lights. The people who work here are cool. Yes the pizza is somewhat pricey, it's worth it though. I guess I should try the calzones as well. I guess I just love the pizza too much. read more