Basic Kneads provides wood-fired pizza catering throughout the Denver metro area and into Colorado’s mountain towns. Our approach is simple: everything we serve is prepared fresh, right at your event. We don’t cook in a remote kitchen and haul food across town—instead, our pizzas are fired on-site in our mobile wood ovens and served piping hot, with steam still rising from the bubbling cheese. Salads are tossed on location, so every bite is as fresh and flavorful as possible.

 

Our small fleet of three mobile ovens includes both a truck and 2 trailers. While all our vehicles can park wherever a car fits, only our trailers make the trip beyond the Front Range. We cater at both indoor and outdoor events and offer a selection of salads and appetizers alongside our pizzas. Even the most skeptical pizza lovers tend to leave impressed, and our team is known for being friendly, professional, and highly organized.

 

We believe in transparent pricing to make planning easier, and while there are many great catering options in Colorado, we think you’ll find Basic Kneads delivers exceptional value and a memorable experience.

 

Because we’re a small team committed to high-quality service, we cap our guest count at 150. If you’re unsure how many people to expect, we recommend estimating that about two-thirds of your invite list will attend. If you’re planning to invite more than 200 guests, we’re likely not the best fit—unless you’re working with additional food vendors.

 

We cater a range of wedding-related events, including receptions, rehearsal dinners, welcome dinners, and elopement celebrations.

 

Wedding Event Service

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When you book Basic Kneads for your wedding, you get one of the most reliable and professional two-person teams in the industry. We offer two service tiers to best fit your event needs:

 

Tier 1 includes unlimited Margherita, Pepperoni, and three specialty pizzas of your choice from our catering menu, along with one salad option.

Tier 2 includes everything in Tier 1, plus charcuterie cups served during your cocktail hour.

 

Please note that we provide food service catering only, not full-service event staffing. For venues requiring full-service, we’re happy to provide staffing recommendations to bridge that gap.

 

Wedding event minimums typically range from $1,500–$2,400, while wedding day-of minimums range from $2,000–$3,200, depending on location and scope.

 

We can accommodate most dietary restrictions (excluding celiac, due to the shared nature of our small kitchen and oven). Your quote includes up to three personal pizzas for guests with dietary restrictions (gluten-free and dairy-free). Additional custom meals can be added for an extra charge.

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Additional Charges & Details

Your custom estimate will include food costs, selected upgrades, tax, travel, and a 20% gratuity. Here are a few key considerations:

 

• Tax is applied based on your event location, so we will need the address.

• Mileage is billed at $2.50 per mile round trip from our base at 9255 W Alameda Ave, Lakewood, CO 80226.

• Extra on-site time is available at $400/hour, plus tax and gratuity.

• Events more than 60 miles from Lakewood may incur a travel charge of $150–$1,200, based on distance and final guest count. This will be reflected in your estimate.

• A signed contract and 50% deposit (based on food costs) are required to secure your date. Please note that all deposits are non-refundable.

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Let’s Connect

We’d love to hear from you! Visit our contact us page to get more details or start the booking process—we’re happy to help.

 

Availability Note:

Please note that we pause operations during January and February due to winter weather concerns that may affect your event or our ability to travel safely. Use the calendar below to check availability for your preferred date.