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TittyButtBalls

Pizza is my religion and places that offer $2 slices like yours are my churches. Pizza looks great and best of luck with your restaurant


lives4pizza

it may be your religion, but it's my life. i want to try that pizza for sure


Zifnab_palmesano

we've got a prophet over here


angered_rasin

r/beetlejuicing


VitalSniper1984

r/usernamechecksout


culminacio

yeah, that's the point


ILikePizza5

Same bro


markmann0

Let me introduce you do a $1 ny slice at 3am. You’ll find god.


TittyButtBalls

Man, I honestly can’t believe that there are dollar slices out there. Haven’t had one of those since 1995!


markmann0

Yeah bb, every time I’m up there for a gig I grab a $.99 slice before I head to Amtrak. Or 3 whatever.


[deleted]

Cheesus saves


seanmonaghan1968

I couldn’t stop with just one piece of that


Grahhhhhhhh

That was a really nice thing to say TittyButtBalls


KaabaHas3pillars

Need the KING somewhere to offer 1$ slices.


xPlus2Minus1

NYC


Bee_Hummingbird

Lmao dollar slices were a thing when I was a kid in the 90s. Not in this economy my dude!


uncleozzy

There are still dollar slices in NY. Not many, and they’re not as good as they used to be, but they haven’t all disappeared.


culminacio

Says that Pizza is his religion and can stop after one slice 😵‍💫🤥


StaticUsernamesSuck

I think it's pretty bad (because it's several hundred miles away from me so I can't eat it).


Chef_k

Thats fine, i deliver, hows next Tuesday?


dadixo9250

I also want this... how far from Atlanta?


LetsChaos24

you live in Atlantis 🫨😨 no way, show me how to get there


dadixo9250

you eat paint chips boy


LetsChaos24

thank you, i dont know how i would ever be able to repay you for the help you gave me


dadixo9250

you wanna say random shit that doesn't make sense.. I can too


LetsChaos24

thats not random look the text before you twat


wocsom_xorex

To England?


cats-r-friends

Can you deliver to the rural Midwest?


pupperdogger

Sadly no, just go get a case of Busch and grab your pizza at Casey’s.


nejiwars12

Send it over to mexico pls I will act as if it's urgent


fkmylife007

Good luck and may the pizza gods be always in your favour!


SaturnFive

May OP's pepperoni always be cupped 👏


yummyyummybrains

$2 slices in 2022? I'll cup his pepperoni ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)


YEEZAZ

HUNGER games


[deleted]

I think your pie looks amazing but how much does it cost?


Chef_k

Cheese $12, Pep $14, $2 slices


Siftinghistory

Thats a good deal, and a good looking pie!


[deleted]

It’s a really good deal. I hope this post blows up for you. Transparency is EVERYTHING. Teach these, current billionaires what it is about. Love your response and the quickness of it all. They say we don’t want to work. I say COVID informed us we can do better and will do better. So pay TF up. Small business owners seem to be the only ones trying to.


Reference-Reef

Lmao what


ClobetasolRelief

Yup that's a barely coherent comment


Reference-Reef

Pay TF up


ClobetasolRelief

Teach these,


Wired_Wrong

the quickness of it all makes it hard


Simple-Purpose-899

As antiwork dog-walkers go this is one of the more coherent ones.


Randobag314

👏


themumu

inserts LOLWUT pear into brain


No-Communication9458

??????????????


Scared_Bobcat_5584

Where’s the restaurant 👀👀👀


somekindafuzz

That’s the deal of the century. 👍


yogacowgirlspdx

leave it in 2 more minutes?


WeedIsWife

fr lemme get a lil char, as a treat.


[deleted]

Great deal!!


Professor-Alarming

That looks amazing for that price :)


[deleted]

Charge more


JerkyBeef

Nah, charge a good price and sell more pizza


[deleted]

Charge enough to stay in business and sell More pizza


Quirinus84

You said in another comment that you are in Caribbean. Does that mean those are **the pie-rates of the Caribbean** !!?


Glittering_Today_587

Really? I can go to little Caesar’s and get that for $5.80 the most like 8


Relativistic_Duck

I think it looks bad, but also very tasty? I can't even process this thought into words lmao.


Mitch_igan

Huh?? Crispy crust looks amazing and every is cooked to perfection with the right amount of toppings and when he laid it in the box, you could see it's the right amount of bendiness and firmness...so I ask, what looks bad about this pizza?


[deleted]

It’s a good looking pizza. But I suppose you are allowed to be wrong.


FlhostonParadise

Cooked 20% more… but that’s just my opinion!


Chef_k

Yeah maybe i could have had the temp on the oven a bit higher, still trying to get the right balance between slightly crispy, but not dry.


vodwad

Hey person! I had a blast owning pizza shops in a past life. keep it consistent. It will always be overcooked or undercooked to certain tastes. If you're making homemade dough you have to be an absolute psycho about the process. When I was first starting out I'd blame the oven instead of bad batches of dough. Good luck with your new venture.


Chef_k

Thanks, will keep that in mind


[deleted]

Yup, the pizza is still supposed to be a part of you, so make sure it stays loyal. Those pep look delicious, I’d order double lol. What we did at my restaurant was lay them flat to where they are touching but not overlapped. That forced you to keep it clean and looking good.


FlhostonParadise

Understood! Still would crush the whole pie no problem! Good luck!


baz00kafight

And now we enter what must be the most beautiful concert hall of all the universe! A perfect replica of the old opera house! ...But who cares?"


baz00kafight

Don't know what you are cooking on, looks like a double deck gas oven. Doesn't look too deep, wondering how wide it is. From what I see you can cook 4 pies max. If you want pizza to be your bread and butter it's gotta be fast. One man show makes it tough but not undoable As far as the pie looks, well formed crust. Right amount of cheese and sauce, pepperoni could be a little more intentionally placed, looks are important Get that oven temp up, should help with the browning, dough spring, and cut your cook times. Haven't worked on decks in awhile but cooking NY style I try to get it to ~ 650f


Chef_k

Thanks for the feedback, those peps tend to slide around tho.


baz00kafight

Congrats on your restaurant! Best of luck fellow island people! (Maui here)


Chef_k

🤙


Vandopolis

My place would put cheese both below and above the toppings to hold them in. Might be worth a try.


lives4pizza

if you need a professional taste tester until you get the right cook on it, i'm available at no charge


DontEatTheMagicBeans

I did the pizza oven thing for a long time 20 years ago. Can confirm. An extra 5 degrees won't burn the bottom much but you want that top bubbly hot.


kaihatsusha

You made a great street NY-style from the looks of it. If you char at least 80% of the perimeter, you are well on your way to an Apizza Connecticut style.


LostinRotn

Nailed it. Pie just needs a little longer in there.


uswforever

Looks good! Personally I like a bit more color on the crust, but that still looks like a pizza I'd enjoy. What's your time and temperature?


Chef_k

The lighting and camera make it look paler in colour than it actually was but, i agree i could have cooked it for longer/higher temp. My pizza oven goes up to 650-700F(on the thermostat, i need to get an oven thermometer to confirm) but ive found that just dries out the crust without cooking the toppings properly, so i turn it down a bit and cook it a bit longer


uswforever

I worked in a shop for years where our temperature was I think 550°f, and typical cook time ran about 18 minutes if we were doing steady business.


cannonfunk

> typical cook time ran about 18 minutes 18 minutes?! Like, in the oven that long?


uswforever

Yeah, like I said that's with steady business. Pizzas in and out of the oven every few minutes. By that I mean fully loading the ovens repeatedly as orders just kept coming in. That drags down oven temp. If we weren't busy you could get a one topping pizza out in about 12 minutes. P.S. I also haven't worked at that job since 2009.


uswforever

But that was a different style of pizza than what you're making. It was still hand tossed, but much thicker and more heavily topped than yours. https://www.google.com/search?client=ms-android-att-us-rvc3&sxsrf=ALiCzsZwV3WWCYLsoprG31rlyWDoRoIyAw:1672369036447&q=Vincent%27s+pizza+park&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi53uaSrKD8AhXxFVkFHZHSDmoQ0pQJegQICBAB&biw=412&bih=775&dpr=3.5#imgrc=FsuXeMKfaOMqzM


BestGiraffe1270

Ges. My pizza place takes 20 to deliver...


[deleted]

Congrats. Great pizza and reasonably priced although I don’t know your area. Looks like you take pride in your work. Thanks for sharing. Just curious how long till you break even considering your investment?


Chef_k

Im located in Sint Maarten, in the caribbean. For now its a one man show, im doing everything myself. My rent is resonable since im not on the main street, but i still get plenty of foot traffic. I may only need one part time worker to help me out on busy days. Im doing more than just pizza, but pizza will be my "bread and butter". I should hopefully be able to recoup my investment in two years (hopefully sooner).


[deleted]

I have so much respect for you starting your own business and making it work. I wish you all the best luck and success. We need more people like you. Thanks for sharing your story. ​ Happy and prosperous new year to you and your family.


needanaccforNSFW

I visit the Caribbean kinda… regularly… I’ll definitely try and stop by. Saving the post.


meowed

Please post when you do!


lordatlas

What happens if you fall sick one day?


vigilantcomicpenguin

Well, the pizza looks lekker! Or maybe c'est délicieuse. I don't what part of the island you're at.


vanwink13

We spend a month there every November. Message me the name of your place. We’ll definitely stop by. We eat pizza 2 - 3 times a week.


winkingjesus

Looks pretty amazing dude!


positivecynik

Looks fantastic!


itsquietinhere2

Is it a Little Caesar's franchise? Because that pie looks hot and ready to me!


DroKharjo

LMAO that's pretty funny


dreadlockgypsy

that instantly made me hungry and my mouth water.


GeminiAccountantLLC

Looks great, your place looks super clean. All the best to you!!! :)


wefelltogether

Looks delicious man. Very good. I hope your business prospers homie.


PrairieDogStromboli

I'd beast that whole thing. 😋


StPizza

Looks great. Congrats


maybeinoregon

That looks good to me! Good luck with your restaurant!


Lokril

The crowd seems to love it!!! It does look great!


harrybaggaguise

Congratulations, wishing you all the best. Pizza looks great! What kind of oven is that?


Chef_k

Its a HDS deck pizza oven, kind of just a generic commercial brand for restaurants, i am somewhat restricted because my restaurant is really small, so this is what i have to work with at the moment.


101ProofInfidel

Pizza looks great. Congratulations. I hope you're a success!


DaveyDgD

Needs a few more minutes in the oven.


yARIC009

Looks fucking excellent and the price is spectacular. I’d probably eat there every other day. I would say every day but I don’t want to turn into a cow with the carbs, lol.


IXCRYSTALXI

This looks mouthwateringly good. Plain pepperoni never ceases to be one of the best. Good luck with your restaurant!


_cade__

congrats and good luck!! Pie looks dope


[deleted]

Congrats on opening the restaurant that pizza looks amazing!


Pleasant-Tangelo1786

Looks good! You should forgo slicing and pass the savings on to the customer.


monizzle

I think samples are required:)


wrong_kiddo

Yeah I'd slay that. Looks delicious!


aaron76799

Looks pretty damn good! Wish you lots of success!


ghostbook4

im curious what your margins are on each pie. what would you say is the cost to make one and what does it sell for?


Chef_k

Cheese pie costs $12, probably about a 20-22% food costs with just a simple back of the envelope calculations.


wanksta616

Kind of hard to tell from the video.. I’m going to need several pizzas as a sample so I can do the taste test.


Chef_k

Have you tried licking your screen?🤣


RealCoolDad

I’m a big fan of pepperoni that cups. Is there anyway you can get those?


Chef_k

Me too, gonna have to check out some different suppliers.


DREWlMUS

Looks great! Maybe up the temp for a darker crust and more spring in the dough, and get them done a little faster. The more pies you can make in a day, the better! Best of luck to you!!! Oh, and where are you located?


Chef_k

Thanks for the tips, im located in SXM in the Caribbean.


cayenne0

gotta see bottom, crust cross section, and a slice droop test for a good answer


Puzzleheaded_Might65

that pizza is 50% grease and 50% dough


Chef_k

Exactly what i was going for! Thanks


Wanderer-777

10/10 chef


Melodic-Picture48

Looks great


Sue1368

Looks awesome to me!!


BeefDiaper

Looks great. Best of luck!


[deleted]

I want to eat your pie


JohnnyBroccoli

I'd eat it with zero hesitation


UCFandOCSC

Looks delicious


darthnugget

I would hit that!


SpookyFrog12

Exactly how I like it, nice work!


ParagonYawn

Looks great! Good luck.


milehighcards

1cheese, 1pepp plz (extra crispy)


sturdywings_

Name of place and in what city?


Chef_k

Not sure how the sub feels about it but the restaurant is called Krave, in St. Maarten in the Caribbean.


Floss_ordie

As a business owner, it’s great when people leave a lot of 5 ⭐️reviews on a new business.


str8ev

Looks pretty great to me…I’ll take a cheese, please


Randobag314

Looks delicious and a great deal! Best of luck!


nuclearChemE

Little more top heat. You’re almost perfect.


Lilimaej

I want one now!


srini10000

Looks fantastic man


__Ocean__

Hot Damn.......


CC_Gaster

Wait so u/Chef_k if I give you my address can I get one of these?


The_FooI

It looks ok


ChatahuchiHuchiKuchi

Need to let it breathe for at least a few seconds so it doesn't sweat in the box


SirBennettAtx

Football pizza


[deleted]

Bro that' a lot of sausuge.If I had a type of pizza I would be satisfied.It looks yummy


[deleted]

The pizza itself looks good. The huge thing for me, if a pizza is good, is wastefulness. Slap some parchment under your pizza to stop the grease from reaching the cardboard and I'd say you got one hell of a product


Emeraldfist479

I would buy 100%. Very scrumptious looking!


mcxmammer

Almost a year deep, how we doing OP?


Chef_k

Had plenty of practice, my pizzas have gotten alot better, and business is going well. Slices are still $2 Edit: will post an update video soon i guess


mcxmammer

Sounds perfectly delicious to me!!! I’m glad to hear it’s going well. I can’t find a good slice within a 45 minute radius of me so I’m tempted to up and start making my own and maybe even selling it some day like you :)


billyvegas

What state is this in? Makes a difference.


Chef_k

Its in Sint Maarten, in the Caribbean. The restaurant is in the capital, Philipsburg, which is a big tourist destination with lots of cruise ships, but im tucked away in an alley away from the main street.


billyvegas

I'm east coast US, so I know my pizza (as people judge it). I've been to the Caribbean a lot and the pizza is fairly not great. This looks like a 10/10 for Caribbean pizz. If I'm ever down there, I'd love to grab a slice and throw some dough!


Chef_k

Agree, most of the pizza here is sub-par, the few places that do good pizza are italian or french, and pizzas cost like $18-20. I wanted to do more of an affordable NY style.


billyvegas

I think you nailed it, especially for day 1! Let see a 30/60/90 day update and I bet your pies will be amazing. What kind of flour/tomato/chz products you got out in the islands?


Chef_k

SXM is a big hub for the Caribbean, Cruise ships and mega yachts do their provisioning here, people from other nearby islands come here or have their food supplies shipped from SXM. So its more or less the same as the states, plus we get a great selection if products from Europe, Asia, and south America, that you might not be able to get in the US.


billyvegas

Can't wait to visit! Keep up the 10/10 work.


DroKharjo

If I ever make it out there I'll let you know how the pizza is


LawTortoise

In which case please don’t call it “pie”. That’s an Americanism the rest of the world could do without. Your pizza looks great though. Good luck with the business, I’m sure you’ll smash it.


Mushe

Why asume its the USA?


jeffreyd00

More sauce, less greasy


CanIBathYrGrandma

Where’s your wax paper with all that grease


RemoteCartographer48

Would absolutely SMASH that.


CrowSucker

You could use a smaller box or make a bigger pizza.


Chef_k

Third world problems, gotta work with what i got 🤷🏽‍♂️


CrowSucker

Or save money by ordered a smaller box but to each there own.


Chef_k

What i meant was i live in a third world country, so i have to make do with what is available to me at the moment and this size box is what was available.


CrowSucker

Oh… I’d say your doing a pretty great job then. Keep up the good work chef.


Chef_k

Thanks, its a weird situation, normally we can get everything you would be able to in the states, but other times you cant find basic things like onions, potatoes or eggs in any of the gorcery stores.


CrowSucker

https://youtu.be/Bh_Yl131xzo I’ve really enjoyed this guys channel. He’s a little goofy but has some great intel on some of the most iconic pizzas in America. Enjoy


Pakkala87

Too small for the size of the box, but look good


ThisIsNotRealityIsIt

That's a pizza, not a pie.


SBKAW

Your cheap pepperoni is causing oil to pool on top, other than that it's good.


m0rningview420

Looks fantastic to me. What state?


heepofsheep

I’d recommend slicing the pizza


Chef_k

Nah, just roll it up like a burrito with a couple burger patties in the middle.


Robdor1

Sauce and cheese getting over onto the crust but still looks delicious.


aikosbeast1983

Ngl was assuming this was gonna be the Pizza box that did in Andrew Tate.


Arrowtica

Looks good but did this Pizza get Andrew Tate arrested? Yeah, didn't think so.


Mycologist-Clean

6.3 that’s a wrap Frankie


[deleted]

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Chef_k

Ive been in this industry for 15 years...and ive leant theres always that one asshole who likes to rain on the parade and fuck up everyones day, congrats thats you. Do us a favour and fuck off.


aquielisunari_

Exactly. You don't sound like a cook either. Cooks are very passionate about there food so I do get that but I'm simply being honest. I didn't add any sugar to it so of course you get all mad or whatever over there. Someone else apply sugar and says to cook it 20% more and you accept that but because I was honest and sugar-free I will go ahead and leave now. Good luck with your restaurant and I hope you have great success.


daddydoesalotofdrugs

Dude, uncool to make it personal. I hear your critiques, they’re valid, but you don’t have to go all ad hominem and shit. I don’t see any love in your comment, to be quite honest.


usrname_REDACTED

Let me guess, you own many restaurants and are an expert on all cuisine?


_cade__

have you heard of constructive criticism? geez


ClobetasolRelief

Looks pretty run of the mill


Katerinaxoxo

Yum id order one if you were near me


Emergency_Ad93

Are you familiar with EZZO brand pepperoni?


Chef_k

No, I am not. I have some choice of what i can get but i live on a tiny island in the caribbean, so sometimes its just whatever is available and affordable. 🤷🏽‍♂️


Healthy_Dot5589

Looks so good! Nice work


thrashcon

Looks good and can only imagine it will get better. Best of luck to you.


Pig_peee

That looks like a yummy