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Season 10 - Episode 4 - Pitfire Pizza -and The Secret Sauce !

July 2, 2025 • 37 mins

What does it take to build a pizza empire in one of the world’s most competitive food cities? In this live edition of the Chef JKP Podcast, host James Knight-Paccheco sits down with Michele and Bill Johnson - the powerhouse duo behind Pitfire Pizza - for a no-filter conversation about passion, perseverance, and the pursuit of the perfect slice. 🎙️ Live from Time Out Market Dubai, they share the story behind one of Dubai’s most beloved pizza joints - from humble beginnings and family baking memories to scaling a brand known for quality, consistency, and fire. You’ll hear: 🍕 How Bill perfected his dough recipe over years 🍕 The secrets to managing quality across multiple branches 🍕 What makes a truly great pizza (it’s not just ingredients) 🍕 Tips for anyone dreaming of launching their own food brand 00:00 Introduction 01:13 The Joy of Pizza: Pitfire's Mission 02:14 Meet the Legends: Michele and Bill Johnson 03:43 Bill's Pizza Journey 08:20 Opening Pitfire Pizza 11:01 From JLT to Time Out Market 14:17 Maintaining Quality Across Branches 16:52 Centralizing Dough Production: Pros and Cons 17:29 Training, Technique & Team Culture 18:24 Branding, Artistry & the Brotherhood of Pizza 19:10 Managing a Large Team in Dubai 22:05 Pizza Ovens and Baking Techniques 23:28 Signature Pizzas at Pitfire 24:56 Quick Fire Questions 28:01 Future Plans and Advice for Restaurateurs Follow Pitfire Pizza on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pitfirepizzabakers This season of the Chef JKP Podcast is proudly brought to you by Time Out Market Dubai. 🎙️ You support the show by leaving a rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! Food is memories. Enjoy the episode! 🍴 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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