“A caterer feeds the room. I wanted to be the reason nobody left it.


How it happened
Twenty years cooking in other people's kitchens
The startLaid off in 2025, with a baby on the way
The setbackSo he turned his Smart Car into a pizzeria
The comeback
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- The start
Twenty years cooking in other people's kitchens
- The setback
Laid off in 2025, with a baby on the way
- The comeback
So he turned his Smart Car into a pizzeria
Where year one got to
100+
Events cooked
In our first year, from birthdays to block parties.
4.9
Stars on Google
From 23 reviews on our Google profile.
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Boroughs covered
Manhattan to Staten Island.
16
Online mentions
Newsrooms, radio and creators, each one on the record.

Where Pizza Pod has been mentioned
- Secret NYC: Smart Car Pizzeria NYC: Watch Pizza Pod in Action (opens in a new tab)News

- ABC7 New York: Crowds flock to ‘New York City’s smallest pizzeria’ in trunk of smart car (opens in a new tab)News

- CP24: New York City’s smallest pizzeria is in the back of a Smart Car (opens in a new tab)News

- ABC7 New York: City’s smallest pizzeria: Brad Alvelo discusses Pizza Pod NYC (opens in a new tab)Video

- WISN 12 News: VIDEO: NYC chef turns tiny Smart Car into a curbside pizzeria (opens in a new tab)News

- CNBC Make It: 38-year-old runs a mobile pizzeria out of his Smart car in New York City: It’s ‘like a circus or a magic act’ (opens in a new tab)News

- CNBC: I run a pizzeria out of my Smart car in NYC (opens in a new tab)Video

- CNBC Make It: I Run A Pizzeria Out Of A Smart Car In NYC (opens in a new tab)Video

- Hoodline: Bronx Chef Bakes 900-Degree Pizzas Out of a Trunk in a Tiny Smart Car (opens in a new tab)News

- PMQ Pizza: NYC’s Red-Hot Pizzeria in a Tiny Green Smart Car: ‘It’s Like a Magic Act’ (opens in a new tab)Trade

- Hudson Reporter: Bronx-Raised Cook Runs Stone-Fired Pizza Business From Smart Car Trunk in Hell’s Kitchen (opens in a new tab)News

- 1010 WINS: NYC’s smallest pizzeria operated out of chef’s smart car: ‘Let’s make NY pizza anywhere’ (opens in a new tab)Radio

What other people said
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Julia Dever
The dough is insane, the ingredients are so fresh, this is the best pizza ever it’s crazy it is made from the back of a car! …The dough is insane, the ingredients are so fresh, this is the best pizza ever it’s crazy it is made from the back of a car! The cheese is FRESH and you can taste it. The dough is PERFECT. Every Saturday the pod is outside of dream talk, but I’d recommend checking instagram for location updates. I got the guava pepperoni, and my bf got the regular pepperoni. So so so good.
Julia Dever’s review, posted on Google (opens in a new tab)Jul 2026 - L
Lauren S
I found NYC’s smallest pizzeria… and it’s serving up some seriously delicious pizza! …I found NYC’s smallest pizzeria… and it’s serving up some seriously delicious pizza! Pizza Pod is a fully functioning pizzeria built inside a Smart Car, making fresh, authentic New York-style pizza hot and ready in minutes. I tried the Burrata and the Mushroom & Truffle pizzas, and both were absolutely delicious. The crust was perfectly crisp, the ingredients tasted incredibly fresh, and each pizza was surprisingly filling. What makes Pizza Pod even cooler is that they bring the entire pizzeria experience to you. They’re available for corporate events, weddings, rooftop parties, private celebrations, pop-ups, and more. They don’t just deliver pizza they bring the oven, the energy, and make every pizza fresh on-site. This is easily one of the most unique food concepts I’ve come across in NYC. If you get the chance to try it, definitely do!
Lauren S’s review, posted on Google (opens in a new tab)Aug 2026 - D
Denise Dlugozima
Booked PizzaPodNYC for a corporate event for approx 75 people. Everyone loved the pizza, the service and the whole setup…Booked PizzaPodNYC for a corporate event for approx 75 people. Everyone loved the pizza, the service and the whole setup - highly recommend for a fun office event!
Denise Dlugozima’s review, posted on Google (opens in a new tab)Sept 2026 - P
Prince Brefo
amazing gave me the resturant atmosphere for a cheaper price new york really does have everything
Prince Brefo’s review, posted on Google (opens in a new tab)Aug 2026 - F
Felix Santana
Great pizza ! Love the entire concept and this pizza isn't just any pizza; it's a unique nyc pizza. Must try if you haven't. …Great pizza ! Love the entire concept and this pizza isn't just any pizza; it's a unique nyc pizza. Must try if you haven't. Very delicious and super fresh!
Felix Santana’s review, posted on Google (opens in a new tab)Aug 2026 - J
Julia Dever
The dough is insane, the ingredients are so fresh, this is the best pizza ever it’s crazy it is made from the back of a car! …The dough is insane, the ingredients are so fresh, this is the best pizza ever it’s crazy it is made from the back of a car! The cheese is FRESH and you can taste it. The dough is PERFECT. Every Saturday the pod is outside of dream talk, but I’d recommend checking instagram for location updates. I got the guava pepperoni, and my bf got the regular pepperoni. So so so good.
Julia Dever’s review, posted on Google (opens in a new tab)Jul 2026 - L
Lauren S
I found NYC’s smallest pizzeria… and it’s serving up some seriously delicious pizza! …I found NYC’s smallest pizzeria… and it’s serving up some seriously delicious pizza! Pizza Pod is a fully functioning pizzeria built inside a Smart Car, making fresh, authentic New York-style pizza hot and ready in minutes. I tried the Burrata and the Mushroom & Truffle pizzas, and both were absolutely delicious. The crust was perfectly crisp, the ingredients tasted incredibly fresh, and each pizza was surprisingly filling. What makes Pizza Pod even cooler is that they bring the entire pizzeria experience to you. They’re available for corporate events, weddings, rooftop parties, private celebrations, pop-ups, and more. They don’t just deliver pizza they bring the oven, the energy, and make every pizza fresh on-site. This is easily one of the most unique food concepts I’ve come across in NYC. If you get the chance to try it, definitely do!
Lauren S’s review, posted on Google (opens in a new tab)Aug 2026 - D
Denise Dlugozima
Booked PizzaPodNYC for a corporate event for approx 75 people. Everyone loved the pizza, the service and the whole setup…Booked PizzaPodNYC for a corporate event for approx 75 people. Everyone loved the pizza, the service and the whole setup - highly recommend for a fun office event!
Denise Dlugozima’s review, posted on Google (opens in a new tab)Sept 2026 - P
Prince Brefo
amazing gave me the resturant atmosphere for a cheaper price new york really does have everything
Prince Brefo’s review, posted on Google (opens in a new tab)Aug 2026 - F
Felix Santana
Great pizza ! Love the entire concept and this pizza isn't just any pizza; it's a unique nyc pizza. Must try if you haven't. …Great pizza ! Love the entire concept and this pizza isn't just any pizza; it's a unique nyc pizza. Must try if you haven't. Very delicious and super fresh!
Felix Santana’s review, posted on Google (opens in a new tab)Aug 2026
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Phyllis Goodridge
Pizza pod was delicious! Was the only one in line around 5pm on a weekday. I got the guava pepperoni with a friend…Pizza pod was delicious! Was the only one in line around 5pm on a weekday. I got the guava pepperoni with a friend and we both thought it was amazing! Love supporting unique local businesses!
Phyllis Goodridge’s review, posted on Google (opens in a new tab)Aug 2026 - W
William Lannon
Get the truffle mushroom pizza. You won’t regret it! Absolutely delicious
William Lannon’s review, posted on Google (opens in a new tab)Sept 2026 - J
Joy Xu
We are so lucky to live down the street. Hands down a delicious gourmet pizza! High integrity ingredients and a small business. …We are so lucky to live down the street. Hands down a delicious gourmet pizza! High integrity ingredients and a small business. Next to Dreamtalk where you can get a great drink. Amazing!
Joy Xu’s review, posted on Google (opens in a new tab)Jul 2026 - M
Masterskya Jiu Jitsu
Pizza pod catered our 10 year anniversary and everyone was blown away. Amazing quality and Brad and the rest of the crew…Pizza pod catered our 10 year anniversary and everyone was blown away. Amazing quality and Brad and the rest of the crew were extremely professional and helpful. Highly recommended
Masterskya Jiu Jitsu’s review, posted on Google (opens in a new tab)Aug 2026 - E
Elisabetta
I'm Italian, I live in Sardinia, and I just read an article about your layoffs and your resurgence. Congratulations. …I'm Italian, I live in Sardinia, and I just read an article about your layoffs and your resurgence. Congratulations. Your pizzas are beautiful. I recommend a new one. You can make it with sauce or a white base, meaning mozzarella but no sauce, then add zucchini and shrimp. It's exceptional. Good luck with everything 😁💪🏼
Elisabetta’s review, posted on Google (opens in a new tab)Sept 2026 - P
Phyllis Goodridge
Pizza pod was delicious! Was the only one in line around 5pm on a weekday. I got the guava pepperoni with a friend…Pizza pod was delicious! Was the only one in line around 5pm on a weekday. I got the guava pepperoni with a friend and we both thought it was amazing! Love supporting unique local businesses!
Phyllis Goodridge’s review, posted on Google (opens in a new tab)Aug 2026 - W
William Lannon
Get the truffle mushroom pizza. You won’t regret it! Absolutely delicious
William Lannon’s review, posted on Google (opens in a new tab)Sept 2026 - J
Joy Xu
We are so lucky to live down the street. Hands down a delicious gourmet pizza! High integrity ingredients and a small business. …We are so lucky to live down the street. Hands down a delicious gourmet pizza! High integrity ingredients and a small business. Next to Dreamtalk where you can get a great drink. Amazing!
Joy Xu’s review, posted on Google (opens in a new tab)Jul 2026 - M
Masterskya Jiu Jitsu
Pizza pod catered our 10 year anniversary and everyone was blown away. Amazing quality and Brad and the rest of the crew…Pizza pod catered our 10 year anniversary and everyone was blown away. Amazing quality and Brad and the rest of the crew were extremely professional and helpful. Highly recommended
Masterskya Jiu Jitsu’s review, posted on Google (opens in a new tab)Aug 2026 - E
Elisabetta
I'm Italian, I live in Sardinia, and I just read an article about your layoffs and your resurgence. Congratulations. …I'm Italian, I live in Sardinia, and I just read an article about your layoffs and your resurgence. Congratulations. Your pizzas are beautiful. I recommend a new one. You can make it with sauce or a white base, meaning mozzarella but no sauce, then add zucchini and shrimp. It's exceptional. Good luck with everything 😁💪🏼
Elisabetta’s review, posted on Google (opens in a new tab)Sept 2026
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Bradley AlveloOwner, Pizza Pod NYC
