Il Cornicione Pizza
Otto Pizzeria, 8 Vaughan Road, Torquay, TQ2 5EQ
Member Overview
What is Il Cornicione Pizza?
Il Cornicione Pizza is a multi award-winning mobile pizzeria bringing authentic Pizza Napoletana to Devon. Inspired by the traditions of Naples and combining premium Italian ingredients with locally sourced Devon produce, the business has built a reputation for serving some of the county's most highly rated wood-fired pizzas.
Operating across South Devon and beyond, Il Cornicione Pizza can be found at regular pop-ups, private events, weddings and its kitchen residency in Torquay.
What does Il Cornicione Pizza offer?
Il Cornicione Pizza specialises in authentic Neapolitan-style pizzas made according to traditional methods, using carefully selected ingredients from Naples alongside fresh local produce from Devon suppliers.
Services Include
- Mobile pizza catering
- Wedding catering
- Private parties
- Corporate events
- Street food events
- Festival catering
- Kitchen residency dining
- Takeaway pizza
What Customers Can Expect
- Authentic Pizza Napoletana
- Hand-stretched dough
- Italian "00" flour
- Traditional Neapolitan techniques
- Fresh local toppings
- Fast-fired pizzas cooked in 60-90 seconds
- Light, airy and chewy crusts
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Our Specialities
- Neapolitan pizza
- Wood-fired pizza
- Mobile pizza catering
- Wedding pizza catering
- Authentic Italian ingredients
- Hand-stretched dough
- Artisan pizza
- Street food catering
- Corporate event catering
- Private party catering
- Devon-sourced toppings
- Traditional pizza making
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Why Choose Il Cornicione Pizza?
Authentic Neapolitan Craftsmanship-Il Cornicione follows the traditional rules of Pizza Napoletana, using only flour, water, yeast and salt in its dough, hand-stretching every pizza and cooking at extremely high temperatures to achieve the classic raised crust known as the cornicione.
Award-Winning Reputation- The business describes itself as a multi award-winning pizza company, recognised for producing outstanding Neapolitan pizzas throughout Devon.
Devon Meets Naples -By blending genuine Italian ingredients sourced from Naples with fresh produce from local Food Drink Devon members, Il Cornicione Pizza creates a unique combination of authenticity and local provenance.
Quality Without Compromise-Every pizza is hand-crafted, cooked at temperatures between 400-500°C and baked in as little as 60-90 seconds to create the light, airy texture that defines authentic Neapolitan pizza.
Devon Meets Naples -By blending genuine Italian ingredients sourced from Naples with fresh produce from local Food Drink Devon members, Il Cornicione Pizza creates a unique combination of authenticity and local provenance.
Quality Without Compromise-Every pizza is hand-crafted, cooked at temperatures between 400-500°C and baked in as little as 60-90 seconds to create the light, airy texture that defines authentic Neapolitan pizza.
Where Can You Find Il Cornicione Pizza?
Il Cornicione Pizza operates across South Devon through its mobile pizza van and kitchen residency in Torquay, regularly appearing at pop-ups, events and private functions.
Regular Van Locations
- Wednesday: Newcourt Drive, Exeter (5 pm-8 pm)
- Thursday: Co-op, Cadewell Lane, Shiphay (5 pm-8 pm)
- Friday: Halfords, Kingsteignton (5 pm-8 pm)
Otto Torquay, Kitchen Residency Opening Hours
Otto, 8 Vaughan Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5EG
- Monday-Friday: 4:00 pm-8:30 pm
- Saturday: 1:00 pm-9:00 pm
- Sunday: 1:00 pm-8:00 pm
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Il Cornicione Pizza?
Il Cornicione Pizza is a multi-award-winning mobile pizzeria serving authentic Neapolitan-style pizza across Devon. Inspired by traditional pizza-making methods from Naples, the business combines premium Italian ingredients with locally sourced Devon produce.
What does "Il Cornicione" mean?
"Il Cornicione" translates as"the crust", referring to the raised, airy edge that is a defining feature of authentic Neapolitan pizza
What makes your pizzas authentic?
Il Cornicione follows traditional Neapolitan pizza-making principles using only flour, water, yeast and salt in the dough. Every pizza is hand-stretched and cooked at extremely high temperatures, creating the light, airy crust and soft centre for which Naples is famous.
What ingredients do you use?
The team combines authentic Italian ingredients sourced from Naples with fresh local produce from Devon suppliers, creating pizzas that honour Italian tradition while showcasing local flavours.
How long does it take to cook a pizza?
Authentic Neapolitan pizzas are cooked at temperatures of 400-500°C and typically bake in just 60 to 90 seconds.
Do you cater for weddings?
Do you cater for weddings?
Yes. Il Cornicione Pizza specialises in wedding catering, bringing authentic wood-fired pizza experiences to weddings throughout Devon and the South West.
Do you cater for private parties?
Absolutely. The team caters for birthdays, anniversaries, family celebrations and other private events
Do you offer corporate catering?
Yes. Il Cornicione Pizza provides catering for corporate events, staff parties, business functions and workplace celebrations.
Where can I find your pizza van?
Regular locations include:
- Wednesday: Newcourt Drive, Exeter (5pm-8pm)
- Thursday: Co-op, Cadewell Lane, Shiphay (5pm-8pm)
- Friday: Halfords, Kingsteignton (5pm-8pm)
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Do you have a permanent venue?
Yes. In addition to the mobile pizza van, Il Cornicione Pizza operates a kitchen residency at Otto in Torquay.
What are your kitchen opening hours?
Otto Torquay Residency
- Monday-Friday: 4:00pm-8:30pm
- Saturday: 1:00pm-9:00pm
- Sunday: 1:00pm-8:00pm
Do you use locally sourced ingredients?
Yes. Alongside authentic ingredients from Naples, Il Cornicione works with local Food Drink Devon producers to source quality fresh toppings and ingredients.
How can I book Il Cornicione Pizza for an event?
You can contact the team directly by phone or email to discuss weddings, parties, festivals and corporate catering.
Why do customers choose Il Cornicione Pizza?
Customers choose Il Cornicione Pizza for its authentic Neapolitan pizzas, award-winning reputation, traditional methods, high-quality ingredients and friendly service at events, weddings and pop-ups throughout Devon.