Pizza By The Pond Experience
at The Patio Oasis
On July 11, 2024 Chicks & Love Pizza and Queen of Crusts officially became Contra Costa County's very first legally permitted home backyard Dining & Event space!! We are a MEHKO, which stands for Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation. In one year, we've served over 1k guests
Unique Dining Experiences—If you're looking for something new and different, look no further!
Our Pizza By The Pond Experience will exceed your expectations.
Future experiences will include themed dining events, Chef Collabs, Brunches, Wine Dinners, Workshops, Cooking Classes 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: Enjoy an intimate, private dining, 3-hour, 4 Course PRIVATE experience. Your group will be the only guests during your reserved time. Dine family-style in our Bodega Bay Lounge gazebo, nestled beside our 8,000-gallon koi pond and tranquil waterfalls. Surrounded by nature, you'll be immersed in a unique culinary journey. Chef Kellie will be your personal host, tour guide, chef, and entertainment—guiding you through her backyard farm & garden, tastings, and cooking demonstrations. Perfect for surprise birthdays, family gatherings, special occasions with the special fun people in your life!
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The Pizza By The Pond (aka PBTP) Experience at the Patio Oasis is not open to the public. It's exclusively for guests who personally know Chef Kellie, warm referrals or invite only.
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4-8 guests- We accept parties of 2 on weekdays. During good weather, we can serve up to 15 guests but it will be geared more for a group and food will be served buffet style.
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Reservations- 2 weeks to 2 months in advance. Email Chef Kellie at Chicksandlove@gmail.com to make reservations. You can TRY your luck for last minute reservations. The show goes on rain or shine.
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Tues- Sun. 3 hrs. Lunch start time 11:30PM-12PM. Dinner start time 4:30PM-6PM
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4 Course Prix Fixed Menu: Chef prepared mocktails/wine cocktails Organic salad, Garlic Noodles, Pizza and Handcrafted gelato, cookies fresh out of the pizza oven, Beer & Wine available or BYOB. Gluten Free, Vegetarian and Dairy Free options.
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$65/ person for first time guests (excludes tax & gratuity)
Are you still interested but don't personally know Chef Kellie? Scroll down!
I don't know Chef Kellie, but I really want to experience PBTP!!
Once a month, Chef Kellie will choose a limited amount guests to invite to Pizza By the Pond (PBTP).
Here are the steps to being closer to that invitation. There are no guarantees for an invite but the more steps that you complete will better your chances.
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Become a customer of Queen of Crusts. Order some Take N Bake pizzas so you can try out the food before you commit to a 3 hour experience.
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Follow @chickspatiooasis and @queenofcrusts on social media (Instagram or Facebook)
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Introduce yourself via DM or email chicksandlove@gmail.com
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Subscribe to the Queens Circle Newsletter.
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Apply to be on the Patio Oasis Waitlist. (REQUIRED)
IMPORTANT: Only FUN personalities, positive vibes, progressive minded people need apply.
Patio Oasis
Private Event Venue
Are you looking for a unique intimate outdoor venue for your next event for 50 guests or less?
Located in a quaint suburban residential neighborhood. Upon entering our home backyard farm, your worries will be left behind, as you and your guests unwind and feel like you're somewhere magical. Nestled under giant redwood & oak trees, our space exudes a chill nature vibe, complete with a koi fish pond, two waterfalls, dragonflies, bird sanctuary, organic vegetable & herb garden, fruit trees, chickens and bee hives. Some say it's a peaceful paradise. We also have a stage for live performances, ceremonies, demonstrations and presentations.
We can accommodate up to 50 guests seated comfortably and plenty of space for standing and mingling We offer six seating areas around the perimeter of the koi fish pond including two gazebos, a stage, modern outdoor tables & chairs, lounge seating, a picnic table area and a restroom.. We have patio heaters, table top fire pits and umbrellas for shade. We offer other amenities such as a karaoke machine and the outdoor games for kids & adults. Once the sun goes down, we get down with our light displays.
You can bring in your own food and drink or we can cater. We offer delicious handcrafted pizzas, salads and specialities like garlic noodles. We offer craft beer, select wines and refreshing mocktails.
The experience that we offer is unparalleled to anything you’ve seen in Northern California.
Book your next holiday party, engagement shower, bridal shower, weddings, baby shower, birthday party, kids parties, fundraiser, club gathering, company party, product launch, team meeting or workshop with us.
