Chicks and Love Pizza Catering

07/18/2024

Did you hear the EGGciting news?!! It's surreal. Six years after closing our SF location Chicks and Love Pizza Patio, we are now gearing up to open our newest concept of a supper club with the same name in Pleasant Hill Chicks Backyard Farm!!

We will be the FIRST in the county! Follow us at Chicks and Love Pizza Patio for more details to come!

Chicks and Love Pizza Patio 2.0
Coming Fall 2024

The first business in Contra Costa County to be granted the MEHKO permit- MicroEnterprise Home Kitchen Operation.

Chef Kellie Joe & her wife Vanda aka The Chicks of invite you to relax and unwind in their backyard farm & garden oasis.

Chicks & Love Pizza Patio is a casual outdoor Supper Club. An exciting new dining experience, with delicious food you feel good about eating, refreshing libations, and great music. ​

Members & Reservation ONLY. Prix fixe menu.

Chicks and Love Pizza Patio

Www.chicksandlove.com/pizzapatio

Stay tuned for more!

08/01/2023

Celebrating 16 years!

Kellie & Vanda aka The Chicks started Chicks and Love in 2009, one year after they got married.

The driving force was due to parting ways with the Food Network's reality show 24 hour Restaurant Battle. To make a long story short, after much deliberation they knew that it wasnt in their best interest to do the show, however their excitement quickly lead them to another golden opportunity!

They opened their first pizza booth at the farmers market in Pleasant Hill of 2009. Then joined up with Orinda and Walnut Creek . Chicks and Love started as a weekend side hustle for Kellie & Vanda. At the time, Vanda was a grocery store buyer in SF and Kellie was a high school culinary arts instructor at Monte Vista high school in Danville.

In 2014, Kellie left her teaching job to become a full time entrepreneur. At that time they added in Danville and San Ramon farmers markets to their list of locations.

2016-2018 they operated their cute pizza shop in the mission district next to the iconic in San Francisco.
In 2017 Vanda became an RN.

In 2019 Kellie started her 2nd pizza business Queen of Crusts the only Home Delivery gourmet Take n Bake pizza business in the Bay. The Queen literally hit the streets with gusto during the start of COVID!

In 2020 Chicks and Love left the farmers markets and became Pizza Catering. Serving the entire SF Bay Area, your Pizza Party Professionals!

The Chicks spend their spare time with their Japanese imported RV named Honey exploring coastal beach & forest areas. They are mushroom foragers and enjoy clamming, crabbing and harvesting mussels in Bodega Bay.If not traveling, they are tending to their chickens, bees and koi fish

"We so grateful to everyone who has supported us in any aspect along our journey. We are humbled and honored that so many people enjoyed our pizzas with their friends and family.

Our pizzas are very special, so are we and so are you.  Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.  Love, Kellie & Vanda aka The Chicks

08/01/2023

Celebrating 16 years!

Kellie & Vanda aka The Chicks started Chicks and Love in 2009, one year after they got married.

The driving force was due to parting ways with the Food Network's reality show 24 hour Restaurant Battle. To make a long story short, after much deliberation they knew that it wasnt in their best interest to do the show, however their excitement quickly lead them to another golden opportunity!

They opened their first pizza booth at the farmers market in Pleasant Hill of 2009. Then joined up with Orinda and Walnut Creek . Chicks and Love started as a weekend side hustle for Kellie & Vanda. At the time, Vanda was a grocery store buyer in SF and Kellie was a high school culinary arts instructor at Monte Vista high school in Danville.

In 2014, Kellie left her teaching job to become a full time entrepreneur. At that time they added in Danville and San Ramon farmers markets to their list of locations.

2016-2018 they operated their cute pizza shop in the mission district next to the iconic in San Francisco.
In 2017 Vanda became an RN.

In 2019 Kellie started her 2nd pizza business Queen of Crusts the only Home Delivery gourmet Take n Bake pizza business in the Bay. The Queen literally hit the streets with gusto during the start of COVID!

In 2020 Chicks and Love left the farmers markets and became Pizza Catering. Serving the entire SF Bay Area, your Pizza Party Professionals!

The Chicks spend their spare time with their Japanese imported RV named Honey exploring coastal beach & forest areas. They are mushroom foragers and enjoy clamming, crabbing and harvesting mussels in Bodega Bay.If not traveling, they are tending to their chickens, bees and koi fish

"We so grateful to everyone who has supported us in any aspect along our journey. We are humbled and honored that so many people enjoyed our pizzas with their friends and family.

Our pizzas are very special, so are we and so are you. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Love, Kellie & Vanda aka The Chicks

07/28/2023

ATTENTION Chicks and Love Fans!

For the first time since 2020, we'll be Poppin Up making freshly baked pizzas to order for the public in Walnut Creek.
If you've missed us from our days, your chance is now! Come on by and say HI!

Sunday July 30 from 10-2pm at the Shadelands Ranch Museum Summer Market.

MENU:
-Farm Fresh aka pizza with the egg on top (limited quantities)
-Garden Love (limited quantities)
-Hobbs Pepperoni
-Margherita

We'll be rIght in front of the museum. Look for our RED tent and RED TRUCK

07/17/2023

Excited to introduce these ladies to my pizza passions Queen of Crusts and Chicks and Love Pizza Catering

06/21/2023

Thanks for the mention Mt. Diablo Education Foundation. We're happy to hear that everybody enjoyed. Yay, Tomas as Pizza Chef on duty! Trivia: Chef Kellie Joe attended MDUSD from sixth to twelfth grade.

04/25/2023

Thanks for the warm welcome Lafayette Chamber!

🍕 📸 shows our April seasonal special- Asparagus Gremolata with Stinging Nettles and our well loved Signature Farm Fresh aka the pizza with an egg on top.

The video shows breaking the over easy egg and drizzling the yolk over the mozzarella, parmesan and chicken apple sausage.

We'll be selling the Farm Fresh at Lafayette Art and Wine.

10/10/2022

Event: Tony LaRussa's Animal Rescue Foundation's Wine & Whiskers annual fundraiser
Venue: ARF Headquarters Walnut Creek
Guests: 250
Type: Full Service

An event with puppies?! You don't have to twist our arms. Puppies and Pizza has Chicks and Love written all over it.

We fell in love at least 6 different dogs at the annual event. We made special flatbread pizzas, including Caramelized Pear & Blue Cheese, as well as garden Tomatos with Basil Vinaigrette

There were local wineries, delicious food from local eateries, live music, live and silent auctions, and most importantly, there were four-legged furry friends looking for their forever homes. We hope they all got adopted.

We loved chatting with the other vendors, the friendly guests. The number one question that people asked us was, "How do you get your crusts so THIN?
Thank you and for the opportunity.

08/01/2022

Event: Family Pool Party
Venue: Alamo backyard
Guests: 24
Type: Full Service Pizza Party

We had a fun time catering Linda and Bob's annual Summer family pool party in Alamo. We catered their party last year as well.

Some of their guests used to own an Italian/Pizza restaurant and they LOVED our pizzas especially the crust!

Linda was the "hostess with the mostess" as she went around delivering pizzas to some of the guests so they didnt have to get out of their relaxed lounging positions.

If you're thinking about having an outdoor party, don't wait last minute to book a caterer. Plan your party a month or two in advance if possible. It will alleviate unnecessary stress.

Chicks and Love can help you with a pizza party package that can fit your needs and budget.

07/04/2022

Event: Carolyn's Birthday
Venue: Driveway Benicia home
Guests: 30
Type: Tailgater

Our Tailgater pizza parties have been increasingly popular. People like it because It's like having a food truck but more exciting! Often the guests like to chat with the pizza chef and watch the pizzas being made. We offer a hybrid Tailgater Interactive Pizza Party too!

Here is a behind the scenes look at Kellie setting up before the guests arrive, and baking the pizzas on the Tailgate of her red Toyota Tacoma named Sriracha.

Even though the Benicia wind was working against her, she was as fast as the wind and made the pizzas in record time for Carolyn's birthday & her daughter's baby shower.




We offer 4 types of Pizza Parties: Full Service (we make & bake), Interactive (you make, we bake) and DIY (you make & bake) and Tailgater (we make & bake).

06/15/2022

We catered a birthday in Benicia recently. Tailgater pizza party. The host wrote such a nice review! Thanks so much Carolyn!

06/07/2022

Nomatter how you slice it, we are known for our wide variety of pizza options for your guests.

When you choose pizzas for your menu, you'll be able to pick Original or Gluten Free crusts as well as meat, vegetarian or vegan options. We can even create a Special pizza for your event!

We have something for everyone and all your guests will be raving!

We are Central Contra Costa's most LOVED women/AAPI/LGBTQ/family owned pizza caterer!

Contact us for a free quote. Link in the bio.

06/05/2022

Event: Company Luncheon
Venue: Concord Backyard
Guests: 60
Type: Full Service

Practically any party can be a pizza party. For the past decade we've catered Birthday Celebrations, Kids Birthdays,
Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, Rehearsals, Weddings, Graduations, Housewarmings, Celebration of Life, Holiday Parties, Corporate/Business Events, Grand Openings and Fundraisers.

What's so special about our pizza catering besides our unique and delicious ultra thin flatbread handcrafted pizzas? Our portable pizza ovens can be put against any backdrop, unlike those humongous pizza trailers that have to stop at your driveway. We can literally cater anywhere!

For this company luncheon, they put up tents and made this pizza party vibe . They had a dessert tent and a professional bartender inside the dining room tent!

We are Contra Costa's most LOVED women/LGBTQ/family owned pizza caterer!

Event: Company LuncheonVenue: Concord BackyardGuests: 60Type: Full ServicePractically any party can be a pizza party. For the past decade we've catered Birt...

05/08/2022

The Chicks are sending out extra beautiful, loving and nurturing energy to all of our Moms out there...

You might be a Mom of humans, a Mom of furry babies, a Mom that's with us today or a Mom that looks over us from above, The Chicks are grateful for all the Moms.

We're blessed to be Moms of our animals. Here are some photos that we took this week on our trip to Yosemite with our furry babies Ringo and Boba.

06/06/2021

Do you have a special event coming up? We are the East Bay's most LOVED Pizza Catering biz! We offer two types of catering. Our INTERACTIVE Pizza Party is a favorite option because it's the most cost effective and fun for your guests! Make your next party the talk of the town! For details about our services, go to our website. Www.chicksandlove.com/catering

11/21/2020

Thanks for everyone who has been following along on social media. We hope to be back when all of this is over. Meanwhile we give you more pizza making videos. As per usual, if you crave our pizzas, you can easily order them online to be delivered to your home with our sister business Queen of Crusts www.queenofcrusts.com

10/31/2020

HAPPY SATURDAY!

Check out this AWESOME customer creation memory. It’s our classic Happy Forager with added sausage, tomatoes, and TWO EGGS.

That’s right, I know we’re always saying add an egg, but if you’re feelin’ extra, add TWO! 😉

Talk about a breakfast pizza! 😍

We miss you!

10/24/2020

HAPPY SATURDAY!

This is our FAMOUS Farm Fresh with a spin(ach) on it!

Did you know you can add an egg on anything? It’s life changing. Seriously!

We miss you!

10/23/2020

Just in case you might want some of THIS action! This is definitely gonna stay in the rotation of Specials for Queen of Crusts.

Orders must be place by 8pm the day before delivery. See delivery photo.

10/21/2020

This is our signature pizza. The Farm Fresh.

You can order one through our sister company Queen of Crusts. We sell the Chickens Sausage and cheese, and you'll have to add your own egg. www.queenofcrusts.com

And as always, thank you for supporting us! It means the world and we cannot thank you enough.

Love always,
The Chicks!

10/01/2020

A great memory of . YOU too can put an egg on your pizza when you order from our sister company . Www.queenofcrusts.com

EVERYBODY is doing it! Everything is better with an Egg!

09/25/2020

IT’S FOODIE FRIDAY!

The Happy Forager! With healthy amounts of spinach, mushrooms,garlic and white truffle oil, all on top of our famous flatbread crust.

Add pepperoni or chicken apple sausage!

Order a couple of these to be delivered by our sister company www.queenofcrusts.com

09/18/2020

FOODIE FRIDAY’S:

Hope you're doing well. We miss you! Did you know that many of our seasonal toppings from our very own Walnut Creek Farmers Market! Shout out to J&J’s and Royal Greens for providing the freshest produce possible.

Check them out and support some good quality business and good quality humans.

If you're craving our pizzas, you can have them in the safety and comforts of your own home. Delivered! Check out our sister business www.queenofcrusts.com

And don’t forget we offer gluten-free and non-dairy options. Something for everyone!! Hope to get you some pizzas soon! 🍕

09/17/2020

THROWBACK THURSDAY:

We can’t believe it but it’s been over 11 years since Sadie and Kellie first met! Did you know Kellie was her Culinary teacher when she was just 14!?

Time flies.... take a look back at some of our favorite moments together.

#1: Making Crusts- This used to take 2 of us 5 hours to make 270+ but not anymore because has MASTERED it. But hey, we were wearing masks before it was cool...

#2 Meeting co packers in SF- It’s hard to find someone who can make your product EXACTLY like you. This day, Kel and Sade spent showing a team what we were looking for and how things should taste. When business gets busy, you have to think about how you’re going to PRODUCE. But for now, has that down to a T.

#3 & #4: Catering events! Kel and Sade have done TONS of catering gigs together. It always brings a new challenge but our customers are the best! Seriously... why cook at your next shindig when we could make you pizza and you don’t have to lift a cooking finger. Just sayin.

So with that, a quick thank you to everyone who continues to follow along on this journey we are all taking here at C+L. Who knows where the journey will take us, but stay tuned for more!

09/14/2020

Happy Monday everyone!

Hope you all are staying safe and away from the smoke as much as possible during this scary time.

For the chicks, it’s been a wild ride. From market closures to working in the elements, to the pandemic. We miss you and love nothing more than to be set up and making pizza for you every week.

In the meantime, check out for all your at-home pizza needs.

And please feel free to reach out with any questions! Along with our original crusts, we do also offer Gluten-free and non-dairy options. Our cashew cream is OUT OF THIS WORLD.

08/23/2020

EGGciting NEWS coming!! Stay tuned!!!

07/22/2020

07/19/2020

Hi Fans! This post is not about pizza but it is about some high quality sushi, poke bowls, sashimi, Kalua Pork, Tri Tip, Teriyaki Chicken, and Ramen Kits, that you can get to your home! Our friend Aaron of delivers delicious food once a week locally! Some of you might remember him as our next door neighbor sushi booth at the when we were on Locust Street near Target. Oh how we miss those good old days!! Anyhow, if you want high quality FRESH Japanese food made and delivered safely to your home, message Aaron catering [email protected] tell him that The Chicks (Kellie & Vanda) sent you. He'll send you his menu offerings. You won't be disappointed! Support a local small business!

06/25/2020

Hi Pizza Fans! It's that time of the month to get your pizza fix! Organic, Gluten Free and Vegan options for Pizza Kits, Take N Bakes and Flatbread Crusts. Pick Up in Pleasant Hill ALWAYS available but Delivery is only Once a Month! Place your orders NOW. Deadline for orders is this Saturday June 27th. Www.queenofcrusts.com/order

Queen of Crusts specializes in small batch handcrafted pizza with organic, nonGMO, gluten free and vegan options. We deliver Pizza Meal Kits locally in the San Francisco Bay Area.

05/24/2020

Hello Pizza Fans!
My name is Kellie Joe. I'd like to reintroduce myself and my latest business. I'm a Pleasant Hill resident of 20 years, and the One Woman Show of my home delivery, Pleasant Hill based, pizza business-Queen of Crusts I have ten years experience making pizza with Chicks and Love, that I founded with my wife, Vanda, at the Walnut Creek Farmers Market. We had to close the pizza booth, at the market, early March, due to the pandemic.

Queen of Crusts specializes in DIY Pizza Kits, Take N Bake pizzas and Flatbread Crusts DELIVERED to your home. With our pizza kits, you don't have to roll out dough because it's rolled out for you and it's partially baked. My thin crust personal size pizzas bake in 3-5 minutes. The flatbread crusts are very unique as it's made with organic flour, including whole wheat flour and local honey from my own backyard bees. (Wifey and I are beekeepers.) I don't use any refined sugar in our dough. For my toppings, I use FRESH mozzarella that is hand torn, Hobbs Pepperoni, organic chicken apple sausage, organic pizza sauce and freshly grated parmesan. I also offer Gluten Free, and Vegan options. I've created a Gluten Free pizza crust that all my GF customers LOVE! I have many GF customers in San Francisco that say it's the BEST in SF! (I use to have a pizza shop in SF.) I'm the ONLY company in the entire Bay Area that makes a Vegan Pizza Kit which includes vegan cashew cream, vegan Parmesan and vegan mozzarella which are ALL organic. As a matter of fact we are the first Home Delivery Pizza Kit, Take n Bake, Flatbread Crust company in California! My products are freezer friendly. Take out what you need, when you need it! Fresh, hot, crispy crust pizzas made in the comforts and safety of your own home.

Deliveries only happen ONCE a MONTH. Yup, that's it! And the MAGIC time is NOW! I'm only one human being, who is physically capable of making only a limited amount of dough and pizzas as well as driving and making all the deliveries too. I can only handle so many orders once a month, BUT I'm feeling STRONG this month! I already have my orders in from all my regular customers, but I can make about 50 more orders. When I reach my limit of orders, I close my online store. Feel free to check out my website. If you like what you see, you might get LUCKY and get to try my very special pizzas this month. It's Pizza You Feel Good About Eating!

All orders for DELIVERY this week must be placed by midnight Sunday May 25. There is a great chance that I might not be able to make your order for delivery, if I get bombarded, but if you sign up for my email, or follow me on Queen of Crusts FB or IG, especially STORIES, you will know when I will be taking delivery orders in June.

The mission of Queen of Crusts is getting families connecting by cooking together. I'm a former high school culinary arts teacher. Using my pizza kits and crusts is a quick, easy, and fun activity to introduce cooking to any kid!

Thank you so much for reading. Stay well.
Chef Kellie Joe aka Queen of Crusts aka Chef Chick
Www.queenofcrusts.com