Ep # 164 - Authentic Neapolitan Pizza, Mobile Ovens, And A Neighborhood Success Story

Fire, flour, and a little Neapolitan magic. We bring you the story of Culto Italiano and its founder, Corrado Cervelli, who turned a backyard pizza truck into a beloved Bergenfield takeout spot and a full-scale, experience-first catering operation. From high-heat brick ovens to hand-stretched mozzarella and fresh pasta at events, Corrado shows how authentic technique and warm hospitality can transform a simple menu into a neighborhood ritual.

We dive into the early days—when parties moved outdoors and a mobile oven became the heart of safe, joyful gatherings—and trace how that momentum led to a compact takeout shop serving true Neapolitan pizza and southern Italian recipes. Corrado explains the craft in plain terms: the dough, the flame, the speed, and the balance that gets you a blistered crust and a clean finish. He also shares why people are done with drop-off trays and how live cooking turns birthdays, weddings, and corporate events into shared experiences guests remember.

Growth is on the table, but not at the cost of quality. With his partner Angelo anchoring the store, Corrado trains a team that can run mobile kitchens, manage tight driveways or big setups, and keep standards high across every pie and plate. He opens up about franchise opportunities, what it takes to replicate a brand built on touch and timing, and how his Naples upbringing—learning from his father in the family restaurants—still guides every move.

If you’re local, you’ll get the details you need to visit or book: Bergenfield location, lead times, and flexible setups from small ovens to full trucks. If you’re a planner or a foodie, you’ll hear how experience-led catering can elevate your next event. And if you’re an operator looking to grow, you’ll find a playbook for expanding without losing your soul. Subscribe, share this with a pizza lover, and leave a review to tell us: would you book the truck, the small oven, or grab a pie to go?

Culto italiano Pizzeria
Chef Corrado Cervelli
49 W Church St, Bergenfield, NJ, 07621
(201) 648-0111
[email protected]
Catering - 917-325-5619
cultoitaliano.com