Around The Fire is a renowned brand that specializes in wood-fired pizza, offering a truly authentic taste that rivals the flavors of Italy. The story behind the brand starts with Brian and Eileen Boetel, long-time Valparaiso residents with a passion for pizza. Eileen, originally from New Jersey, missed the thin-crust pizza she grew up enjoying, and upon moving to Valparaiso, she was disappointed by the local offerings.

Their journey towards creating exceptional wood-fired pizza began in 2012 when they stumbled upon a restaurant in Boise that served the best pizza Eileen had ever tasted. The secret to this remarkable pizza? The special imported flour, Caputo 00, from Italy. Inspired by this experience, and armed with their newfound knowledge, Brian and Eileen embarked on opening their own mobile wood-fired catering business.

To perfect their dough recipe, they experimented with different flour options, and without a doubt, Caputo 00 flour emerged as the crowd favorite. Word quickly spread about their delicious pizza, and Around The Fire gained a reputation for serving mouth-watering wood-fired pizza that is almost identical to the pizza you get in Italy. Their oven became a focal point, sparking conversations and creating a warm atmosphere where people gather Around the Fire to savor great food, engage in meaningful conversations, and enjoy the company of friends.

Today, when they aren't catering events, Brian works as a massage therapist, while Eileen pursues her career as a nurse anesthetist. Their two grown sons, Drew and Bret, occasionally join them in the pizza-making process. Around The Fire also offers dough balls for those who want to recreate their wood-fired pizza experience at home.

With their commitment to quality and the love they put into every pizza, Around The Fire truly delivers a memorable and delectable taste that pizza enthusiasts can't get enough of