FAQs Patio Oasis Experiences

 

What is the Patio Oasis?

• The Patio Oasis is a one-of-a-kind outdoor boutique garden dining venue located in a private backyard in Pleasant Hill, CA. It is the home of two well loved local pizza businesses:  Chicks and Love Pizza 2009 and Queen of Crusts 2019.  This is where food, community, and creativity come together.

 

• In 2024, Chef Kellie Joe made history as the first person in Contra Costa County to receive a Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO) permit, officially paving the way for legal, chef-led dining experiences in a home setting.

 

• Chef Kellie Joe and her wife Vanda are known as The Chicks. They were featured on CBS prime-time news sharing their excitement about this milestone.🎥 Watch the story here: First MEHKO in Contra Costa Co

What goes on at the Patio Oasis?

• The Patio Oasis hosts intimate and memorable experiences, including:

  • Curated outdoor dine-in experiences e.g. Pizza By The Pond

  • Chef Pop-Ups and Collaborations

  • Hands-on Cooking Classes and Chef Demonstrations

  • Backyard Farm Workshops

  • Interactive Pizza Parties

  • Community gatherings

The space is also available as an Event Venue Rental for private parties with people that you'll personally invite. You'll have a guest list.  For more information. Patio Oasis Event Venue Quote Request

Whether you’re looking to attend, host, or collaborate, the possibilities are endless—and we’d love to create something special with you.

Is the Patio Oasis open to the public?

• This is for Private Parties and invitation Private events only.  

• We offer a Waitlist Application process with a chance to be invited for our Pizza By The Pond experience. There are no guarantees.

• All guests are thoughtfully vetted to help maintain a relaxed, respectful, atmosphere where Chef Kellie feels comfortable in her own backyard.​

• The other Experiences are by invite only through our Queen's Circle newsletter and social media.

• There is a protocol to gain entrance.  We're looking for those who can commit to the process.

What's the address of the Patio Oasis?

You'll receive the address after you complete the Reservation Procotol.  The Patio Oasis is located near Lunardis grocery store in the Palos Verdes Shopping Center, Walnut Creek.

Are kids and dogs allowed?

• It will vary, depending on the type of experience

• There are Chef Kellie's dogs, chickens and our koi fish pond to consider.

• If the child is exceptionally well behaved, and the parent supervised with a hawk's eye, they are welcomed. Parents will need to agree to our Kids Rules.

• Do not bring your dog unless preapproved.

Cancellation Policy

• More than 30 days before the event: All payments except the deposit will be refunded.

• 15–30 days before the event: 50% of payments received (excluding the deposit) will be refunded.

• 14 days or less before the event: No refunds will be issued.