Is a lawn with moss and sand firm enough for the oven?

Preferably not as it is. Soft ground gives way under the weight of the oven and the tent. First we see whether there is any hard standing, a terrace or a driveway for instance. If not, we decide together from photos which part of the garden is firmest.

How long does the service last at a baby shower?

Baking lasts about two hours, sometimes a little longer. For a baby shower that fills the afternoon, we put that service at the busiest moment. With an aperitivo beforehand there is also something for those who come early.

Can the baby sleep indoors while you bake?

Certainly. The oven stands outside, turned so the smoke heads off away from the house, and our team works quietly. Tell us where the bedroom is and we will take that into account when choosing the spot.

Do the grandparents need to prepare anything?

Very little. Provide a level spot for the oven, a clear passage and, if the weather is doubtful, a canopy or party tent. We bring the rest. Photos of the garden and the access beforehand make it simpler still.

Pizza catering for a baby shower or garden party in Bonheiden

Many young parents live in an apartment in Mechelen, while grandma and grandpa in Bonheiden have a spacious garden. Holding a baby shower or garden party there, with pizza catering from a wood-fired oven, is the logical choice for plenty of families.

At grandma and grandpa’s

The grandparents provide the garden, we provide the food. That way they don’t have to cook and can fully enjoy their grandchild.

Soft woodland ground

Moss, needles and sand give way under an oven. We look for a terrace or driveway, or the firmest spot in the garden, for a safe set-up.

Pop in and eat along

At a baby shower guests arrive in waves. Freshly baked slices of pizza make sure even those who come later get something warm.

At the grandparents’ in Bonheiden

It is a familiar picture in the region: a young family lives in the city, in an apartment or a terraced house with a small yard, while the grandparents in Bonheiden have a villa with a big garden. For a baby shower that garden is a gift. There is room for family, friends and colleagues, and the baby can sleep peacefully indoors while the party goes on outside.

We take over the work that would otherwise fall to the grandparents. No shopping, no hours in the kitchen, no piles of washing-up afterwards. We set up, bake on the spot and clear everything away, our waste included. That leaves grandma and grandpa free to do what they like: show off their grandchild to everyone who drops by.

What soft ground means for the set-up

Gardens in Bonheiden often lie on sandy ground beneath tall pines. The grass is thin, moss grows, and after a shower the soil is soft. For an oven and a tent that is not ideal. So our first look goes to a terrace, a driveway or a paved path. If there is nothing like that, we search for the flattest, firmest piece of lawn.

Tall trees come into play as well. The oven needs clear air above it, so the smoke can escape and no branches hang near the fire. An open spot at the edge of the lawn is often the best choice. A few photos of the garden from different angles help us decide the right spot beforehand.

Pizza by the slice for anyone popping in

A baby shower has no fixed schedule. Some guests stay all afternoon, others call by for half an hour with a present. That’s why we work with pizza by the slice, baked in rounds. A latecomer simply joins the next round. Anyone staying a while takes another piece in a different flavour. So there is always something fresh.

For a longer afternoon we put the Aperitivo with focaccia and antipasti at the front, and the pizza follows when most guests are there. With tiramisu and cannoli to finish, the dessert is sorted too. Vegetarian pizzas are always available, and anyone who eats gluten-free or vegan gets a pizza made separately on request.

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