Meet Chef Marcus Roberto
Two-Time World Pizza Champion — 2017 & 2019
Every event we cater in Orange County is built on one chef's standard. Marcus Roberto spent 18 years in Los Angeles kitchens and event lines before bringing championship-level pizza to weddings, corporate lunches, bar and bat mitzvahs and backyard parties across the county. He wrote the dough spec, sets the menus and trains every crew that works a line.
Our story
Great pizza catering begins with exceptional ingredients and masterful technique, but it becomes unforgettable through passion, service, and attention to every detail.
Our story began with a shared dream between pizza chef Marcus Roberto and his wife, Fernanda. After years of perfecting his craft as a dedicated pizza chef, Marcus competed against more than 800 talented chefs in Parma, Italy, and became a two-time World Pizza Champion in 2017 and 2019. He brought that championship experience, creativity, and dedication into the world of pizza catering.
What began as a personal pizza chef service has grown into a full-service pizza catering company trusted for weddings, corporate gatherings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, birthday parties, and other meaningful celebrations throughout Orange County and Los Angeles.
With 18 years of experience as a pizza chef, Marcus and his team understand that every event is different. From carefully planning the pizza menu to preparing each dough, sauce, and topping, and coordinating service, every detail is handled with genuine care. The goal is not simply to serve pizza — it is to create an experience that allows hosts and guests to relax, connect, and enjoy the occasion.
Our team combines authentic pizza craftsmanship with professional, attentive service. Whether we are preparing handcrafted Neapolitan-style pizzas for an intimate celebration or serving fresh pizzas at a large event, we bring the same high standards to every table.
Qualifications & credentials
World Pizza Champion — 2017
First world championship title, earned in competitive Neapolitan-style baking against an international field.
World Pizza Champion — 2019
Second title two years later, confirming the first was not a one-off result.
18 years professional experience
Nearly two decades cooking across Los Angeles kitchens and event lines before leading catering in Orange County.
Certified food handler / manager
Current California food handler certification, with prep run through a permitted commissary under Orange County Health Care Agency rules.
72-hour cold-ferment dough program
Personally developed the 00-flour dough spec, hydration and ferment schedule used at every event.
Full-service event leadership
Runs the line on weddings, corporate lunches, bar and bat mitzvahs and backyard parties from setup through haul-away.
Championship craft, on your site
Competition baking rewards consistency under pressure — the same dough, the same bake, round after round, with judges watching. That is exactly what a 200-guest wedding line demands. Dough is cold-fermented roughly 72 hours from 00 flour, hand-stretched at your event, topped with San Marzano-style sauce and fior di latte, and baked to order so guests eat rounds straight off the peel instead of out of a warming tray.
Eighteen years of service work also means the unglamorous parts are handled: load-in timing, power and space requirements, vendor meals, dietary swaps like gluten-free crust and vegan cheese, and complete haul-away when the last guest is served.
Events he leads
Weddings
Coursed service and vendor meals — wedding pizza catering.
Corporate events
Office and campus lunches — corporate lunch catering.
Bar & bat mitzvahs
Including a dedicated kosher catering menu.
Birthday & backyard parties
Private residences countywide — backyard party catering.
Questions about our chef
Who is the chef behind Pizza Catering Orange County?
Chef Marcus Roberto, a two-time World Pizza Champion (2017 and 2019) with 18 years of professional kitchen and event experience in Los Angeles and Orange County. He sets the dough spec, builds the menus and runs the service line.
Does Chef Marcus personally work my event?
He leads service on most events and trains every crew member who runs a line without him. If your date requires a second crew, you will be told at booking exactly who is staffing your event.
What kind of pizza does he specialize in?
Championship-style Neapolitan-leaning rounds: 00 flour, roughly 72-hour cold ferment, San Marzano-style sauce and fior di latte, hand-stretched and baked to order in front of your guests.
What events does he cater in Orange County?
Weddings, corporate events, bar and bat mitzvahs, birthday parties, graduations and large fundraisers across Irvine, Newport Beach, Anaheim, Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach and the rest of the county.
How do I book Chef Marcus for a date?
Call 949-803-8977. Bookings are handled by phone so availability, headcount, menu tier and travel are all confirmed in one conversation.
Book Chef Marcus for your date
Dates fill fastest in spring and fall. Call 949-803-8977 with your headcount, city and date for an itemized quote the same day.