A quick one before we fire the ovens up again tomorrow!
Just a reminder that all pre-orders now go through our booking system (link in bio). Nice and easy, saves the chaos, keeps everyone fed and happy.
Also…THANK YOU for last week. First week using it and you lot absolutely smashed it. No crashes, no meltdowns and a lot of pizzas out the hatch 👏🏽
If you haven’t used it yet, don’t worry, it’s easier than deciding what pizza you want, which we know is the real struggle). The Hatch is back open tomorrow, 5pm till 8:30pm. Get your orders in, we’ll see you at the hatch 🍕
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National Pizza Day is officially upon us and it felt like the perfect time to re introduce myself…
I’m Ben and this is how it all started!
Just before lockdown, my mates Justin and Mario asked me to jump on a shift at My Meze and I loved it, like properly loved it! I walked away that day knowing I wanted to do my own thing and two weeks later I bought a horsebox 😬
I went on to learn how to make pizza with Marco Fuso and then well… the pandemic hit, the horsebox wasn’t quite ready so I pivoted and started selling DIY pizza kits instead, I was selling 75 kits three times a week for months and I still have customers buying them now… one absolute legend has bought two every single week for the last six years 🫶🏽
I took the leap and left my buying job at Thackerays, finished the horsebox and started popping up at Grange Park on Friday’s and Buckton Fields driveways on Saturday’s.
After Covid, Weddings really took off and I became a preferred supplier at a few venues, with Huntsmill Farm being the main one, last year alone, 30 of my 50 weddings were there 🤯
Then this is where Dept 68 came in. I’ve known Carl, the owner of the incredible @no.68_coffeehouses dotted around Northampton, for over 15 years. He rang me with an idea and it was too good to turn down. I’d been bringing the horsebox to NO.68 once a month for a while and it was always so well supported, so… here we are!
We’re opening the restaurant at Dept 68 every Saturday (DM us to book) throughout Feb and March, with the hatch open every Wednesday.
You’ll still find me
🍕 Tuesdays in Duston
🍕 Fridays at The Foresters Arms, Nether Heyford
🍕 Saturdays in Buckton Fields when I’m not at a private booking
Thanks to everyone who’s supported this journey from horsebox to hatch to restaurant.
And Happy National Pizza Day ❤️
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@dept68_ in all its glory 🌈 we’re sorry if anyone experienced any issues with our ordering system this evening, we’re on the case and sorting it out ready for next week!
In case you needed anymore convincing about where to get your dinner tonight 👀
The Hatch is open tonight 5PM till 8:30PM for all your Neapolitan Pizza Needs 🤤🍕
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It’s D-Day… Pizza Day is here and our booking system is a GO! 🍕
Tonight’s the night, and if you’re planning on pizza, now’s the time to get your order in!
📲 Use the link in our bio to order through our new booking system and secure your collection slot with ease.
All pre-orders must now be placed online using the booking system. You can still walk up and order at the hatch on the night.
🕔 We’re open from 5:00pm – 8:30pm, so don’t miss out!
Get those orders in… because nobody wants to risk pizza disappointment 🍕😏
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Ordering Pizza Just Got Easier at Dept 68!
We’re excited to introduce our brand new online ordering system, making it easier than ever to order your favourite pizzas for collection.
How to order:
1️⃣ Download the app using the link in our bio
2️⃣ Search for Dept 68
3️⃣ Browse our pizza menu and choose your favourites
4️⃣ Select your preferred collection time
5️⃣ Place your order online
Here’s some other things you need to know:
🍕 Payment is made on collection like normal
🍕 Ordering opens 2 days in advance, so you can get organised early and secure your slot. Please note, your order still might not be accepted until we open for service.
🍕 Collection time still remains every Wednesday from 5:00pm – 8:30pm
Please let us know if you have any questions!
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Just a little heads-up from us, our Saturday pizza nights are on hold for the moment 🍕
The good news? You won’t have to go without. Every Wednesday we’ll still be at NO 68 Coffee House, serving up fresh takeaway pizzas from the hatch 🔥
So Saturdays may be taking a pause… but Wednesdays are very much still on!
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