Unique Dining Experiences
The Patio Oasis
On July 11, 2024 Chicks & Love Pizza and Queen of Crusts officially became Contra Costa County's FIRST legal backyard Dining & Event venue!! We are a MEHKO, which stands for Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation.
Unique Dining Experiences
If you're looking for something new and different, look no further!
From themed dining events, Chef Collabs, Brunches, Wine Dinners, Workshops, Cooking Classes, Live Entertainment and Community events. The possibilities are endless! Please reach out if you or somebody you know want to collab with us!
Pizza By The Pond Experience (PBTP)
Our weekly experience
Enjoy a private, 3-hour, 4-course dining experience reserved exclusively for your group.
Dine family-style in our Bodega Bay Lounge gazebo, set beside our 8,000-gallon koi pond and waterfalls. Surrounded by nature, you’ll relax into a one-of-a-kind culinary evening.
Chef Kellie is your personal host, guide, and chef—leading you through her backyard farm and garden, tastings, and live cooking demonstrations.
Perfect for surprise birthdays, family gatherings, and special celebrations with your favorite people.
Guest Count
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4–8 guests typical
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Parties of 2 welcome on weekdays
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Up to 15 guests in good weather (buffet-style service for larger groups)
Reservations
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Book 2 weeks-2 months in advance
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Last-minute is less than 2 weeks. You can TRY!
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Rain or shine for parties less than 8
When
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Tuesday–Sunday
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3-hour experience
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Lunch: 11:30am–12:00pm start
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Dinner: 4:30pm–6:00pm start
4-Course Prix Fixe Menu
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Chef-crafted mocktails or wine cocktails
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Organic salad
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Garlic noodles
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Pizza
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Handcrafted gelato + cookies baked in the pizza oven
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Beer & wine available or BYOB
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Gluten-free, vegetarian, and dairy-free options available
Pricing
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$65 per person for first-time guests (plus tax & gratuity)
Interested, but don’t personally know Chef Kellie?
Scroll down past the photos to see how you can request an invitation.
I don't know Chef Kellie, but I really want to experience PBTP!!
Once a month, Chef Kellie selects a small number of guests to invite to Pizza By The Pond (PBTP).
Want to increase your chances? While invitations aren’t guaranteed, completing the steps below helps:
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Try the food first. Order Take-N-Bake pizzas from Queen of Crusts.
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Follow @chickspatiooasis and @queenofcrusts on Instagram or Facebook.
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Introduce yourself via email: chicksandlove@gmail.com
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Subscribe to Chef Kellie's Queen’s Circle Newsletter. This is how you'll be privy to future events happening at the Patio Oasis.
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Apply for the Patio Oasis Waitlist (required).
Important: We’re looking for fun, positive, good-energy people who appreciate outdoor rustic dining, great food and community.
Patio Oasis
Private Event Venue Rental
Are you looking for a unique intimate outdoor venue for your next event for 15-50 guests?
Located in a quiet suburban neighborhood, our backyard farm feels like a hidden escape the moment you walk in. Surrounded by redwood and oak trees, the space features a koi pond with two waterfalls, organic gardens, fruit trees, chickens, and bee hives—creating a relaxed, nature-filled setting your guests won’t forget.
We comfortably seat up to 50 guests, with additional room for standing and mingling. The venue includes six seating areas around the pond, two gazebos, a stage for performances or presentations, modern outdoor tables and chairs, lounge seating, a picnic area, and a restroom. Patio heaters, umbrellas, tabletop fire pits, and evening lighting ensure comfort day or night.
Amenities include a karaoke machine and outdoor games for both kids and adults.
Bring in your own food and beverages, or let us provide handcrafted pizzas, fresh salads, garlic noodles, garden mocktails & wine cocktails.
We offer craft beer & select wines or BYOB with corkage, as we have our beer & wine license. We are a California certified Green Business
Ideal for holiday parties, showers, weddings, birthdays, fundraisers, club gatherings, company events, product launches, meetings, and workshops. Take a look at videos from past gatherings at the Patio Oasis and see the space in action.
