Specialties
The Pizza Butcher specializes in mobile wood-fired pizza catering for weddings, corporate events, private parties, and special events across Phoenix, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Chandler, and the surrounding Arizona area.
Founded by Mike Butcher, former pitching coach for the Los Angeles Angels, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Tampa Bay Rays, The Pizza Butcher brings a high level of preparation, consistency, and professionalism to every event.
We serve handcrafted wood-fired pizzas made fresh on-site, using premium ingredients and slow-fermented dough cooked in blazing hot ovens. Guests don’t just eat incredible pizza, they enjoy an interactive mobile pizza catering experience where every pizza is made in front of them.
If you’re looking for pizza catering, a pizza truck for a party, wedding pizza catering, corporate event catering, or private party pizza catering, The Pizza Butcher delivers a fun, professional, and unforgettable wood-fired pizza catering experience.
History
Established in 2022.
Mike Butcher is the founder of The Pizza Butcher
Before slinging pizzas, I spent 34 years in pro baseball; first as a pitcher with the Angels, then as a coach with the Angels, Rays, and Diamondbacks. In 2006, a backyard Mugnaini oven lit a new fire in me.
What began as off-season family time quickly became an obsession with wood-fired cooking. I dove in experimenting with dough, sauces, and bold toppings, chasing that perfect bite. My first test kitchen? Teammates, friends, and family.
I trained with world-class dough experts, mastering biga, poolish, and natural starters to bring deep flavor and structure to every pie. I’ve competed on ESPN, cooked with celebrity chefs, and helped raise hundreds of thousands for causes close to my heart.
The Pizza Butcher is based in Arizona, It’s more than pizza, it’s a fire-fueled experience rooted in precision, boldness, and passion.
At the center of it all is family. My wife Tami and our kids, Madi, Tatum, and Brooks, are the soul of this journey.
Meet the Business Owner: Mike B.
I’m Mike Butcher, Owner and Founder of The Pizza Butcher.
After 34 years in professional baseball with the Los Angeles Angels, Tampa Bay Rays, and Arizona Diamondbacks, I wasn’t looking to slow down. I was looking to build something of my own.
In 2006, I fired up my commercial backyard Mugnaini oven during the off season to spend more time with my wife Tami and our kids. What started as family time quickly became an obsession with mastering wood fired pizza, dough fermentation, biga, natural starters, bold toppings, and precision cooking. I trained with world class dough experts and competed on ESPN.
One night turned into a neighborhood tradition. The fire brought people together. The passion took over.
I approach pizza the same way I approached baseball. Study it. Master it. Compete with it. Every detail matters.
Raised in Illinois. Built in Arizona. Fueled by family. Driven by precision.
This is not just pizza. It is earned.
Welcome to The Pizza Butcher.