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Build a Pizza Fun

Be a C.H.E.F of the Day creating food art with novelty & specialty pizzas by Build a Pizza!

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Project Description

Started with fun with my niece & nephew building pizzas in 2016.  My daughter, Nahshona named the business after we brainstormed. What is it?...Build a Pizza® is not just another pizza company!  It's Pizza Food Art that's Creative, Healthy, Exciting, Fun! House-made crust, sauces and fresh & flavorful ingredients with no preservatives!!  We offer toppings like no other pizza company i.e., turkey pepperoni, or turkey sausage options.  You can take it home with our Pizza Kits and just say, You Build It & Bake It!  Enjoy it at our place and just say, We Build It & Bake It!  Every Pizza Kit order comes with a disposable chef hat.  It's the next best pizza place to visit in Houston ...where you will be the C.H.E.F. of the Day!  

The start of a Chicago Deep Dish Pizza Kit w/turkey pepperoni

Our Journey

We planned to bring the product & service to the market and scheduled our launch event for May 2020.  Due to Covid-19, we moved the date and it took place virtually in August 2020.  We begin to search for a location and moved May 2020 into our first location in Houston, Texas.  Due to Covid, our start date was delayed until August 2020.  Once we got started, we began servicing with delivering and customer pickup of orders with a dine-in option. This location gave us the opportunity to introduce the products to the community. We were successful at the location and was Top Eats for December 2020 on Uber Eats.  Customers were enjoying our pizza & dishes and spreading the word.

However, due to the limitations and financial requirements at the location for our business, it was best to temporarily close.  It was a difficult decision, but we're currently seeking a new location. 

Move-in Day at 1st location, Nahshona and Chef D Allen

About Us

I am Chef Dolores Allen, Founder & CEO of Build a Pizza.  I am a Certified Chef with a passion for food. Also, owner of D’s Family Kitchen, catering & service company. I have successfully been in business for over 6 years.  I am a single mom of 20-year-old twins, son & daughter and 25-year-old daughter.  They loved building pizzas growing up and we still do it today! Build a Pizza is a family-owned business.  In addition, we have a host of part-time employees that assist with operations, when needed. Our team is dedicated to providing excellent services with the highest level of customer satisfaction and safety. 

Chef D Allen and Family (left to right, Nahshon, Antonio and Nahshona)

Our Goal

We require a new home for Build a Pizza to engage with our customers and the community.  Capital would be needed to make the move a success.  My goal is to open the new location doors in March 2021 with your help and support.  Funding of $10,000 will help us with the new location needs, i.e., leasing costs, build-out, permits, additional equipment, and hiring additional staff, etc.

2021 will be bright for Build a Pizza with your help! Happy New Year!

Our Mission  

We are a pizza company that offers a unique experience of food art with pizza. Our mission, “Provide safe products & services to benefit our community of being creative & healthy with excitement & fun to create memories that last a lifetime.”

Socially, our goal is to bring people together for an educational food art experience. Environmentally, our food contains no preservative food ingredients. Our goal is to work with local businesses to bring fresh ingredients to Build a Pizza. Culturally, our goal is to celebrate all occasions with pizza food art to tailor to different cultures. This includes holidays and nationally celebrating days for everyone to be able to experience Build a Pizza.

First Event and our Crew
Photo by J Coleman Photography

Thank you for your support!

We appreciate your help & support of our small business! We are truly blessed to have made it this far, but it wouldn’t be without your support! We look forward to you experiencing Build a Pizza and being the C.H.E.F. of the day! Please review our Rewards for your contribution!

~Chef D Allen~

 

Please take a look at the images below to see our journey.

Chef D Allen photo shoot with Niece T'Shyla from the planning of Build a Pizza in 2016
Build a Pizza 1st Event in 2016

 

Chef D Allen at Shark Tank Open Casting Call in 2017
Build a Pizza Launch Day - Chef D Allen and Virtual Host, Patryce Coleman
First Location

 

Howdy! Pizza
Baby Onesie Pizza - Customer Photo
Football Stuffed Crust Pizza
Valentine's Day w/Build a Pizza
Graduation Pizza
Wine-Bottle Stuffed Crust Pizza
10" Freestyle Pizza

 

Jack O'Lantern Pizza Kit

 

Halloween Event at Shape Community Center
Christmas Tree Pizza Kit
Alfredo Pasta w/topping options

 

Wings Bar...grilled or oven roasted. Parmesan Ranch Wings shown.
Chicago Style Italian Beef
Chicago Deep Dish - Freestyle Pizza

 

Build a Pizza

Learn More

The Campaign FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

 

 

  • What is Build a Pizza?

    • A pizza company & full service restaurant that offers a unique & fun food art experience with pizza for all ages.

  • Who created it?

    • Build a Pizza was created by Chef Dolores Allen.  She is a certified Chef that graduated from The International Art Institute - Chicago in 2009 with her Associates Degree in Culinary Arts.  Also, Robert Morris College in 1995 with her Business Management Associates Degree.

  • Are you open today?

    • No, we are currently searching for our new location. Our goal is to move in by March 2021.

  • Where will you be located in Houston?

    • We are currently searching and our goal is to stay centralized.

  • How much are your pizzas?

    • Our pizza prices start at $9.99 for our Freestyle pizza and $19.99 for our specialty pizzas. You create your own pizza food art at Build a Pizza.

  • Do you offer gluten-free food?

    • Yes, we offer gluten-free options

  • Do you offer Vegan food?

    • Our pizzas are made with fresh ingredients with Vegan options.

  • Why are you crowdfunding?

    • We are seeking a new location and in need of capital to assist with paying for leasing the location, purchase additional equipment, supplies, food, and hire new employees.  

  • Why iFundWomen?

    • When I first learned about iFundWomen, I loved that it was founded by women and the platform provided tools for us to be successful.  I found out about iFundWomen crowdfunding by searching for tools on the site.  I love how the campaign tools were very organized for your immediate use.  The guides provided me with the tools to have a successful campaign.  Also, I saw that all donations are sent directly to the Build a Pizza's accounts.  This will allow us to start utilizing the funds you donate asap!

  • When will I receive my reward? 

    • Once your donation is complete, you'll receive a thank you e-mail from us with confirmation of your reward.  We will confirm your delivery of your reward along with the timeframe of receipt.  Physical rewards such as the t-shirts, pens, etc., will be received within the month listed on the reward.  Thank you for your support!

  • What does being a C.H.E.F. of the day mean?

    • Build a Pizza is about bringing out the creativity in everyone.  C.H.E.F. stands for being Creative, Healthy, Exciting & Fun!  The experience with our pizzas are like no other!

  • What are other ways can we help?

    • We really appreciate your help with sharing the campaign and get the word out about Build a Pizza.  We strongly feel that we will bring something wonderful to communities across the U.S.

Jan
03/18/2021
Piece of Us
$50
Ash & Shaelynn
02/13/2021
Build a Pizza Fun
$100
Femi
02/05/2021
Build a Pizza Fun
$100
01/31/2021
Monetary Contribution
$60
Katie Dake
01/29/2021
Helping Hand
$25
10.00 USD
Thank you!

Chef D Allen will personally thank you via phone, text, or e-mail for your contribution.

Thank you for your donation!
Chef D Allen

0 Supporters
None available
25.00 USD
Helping Hand

Thank you for your helping hand.  We will provide a personal shout out on all our social media sites.  In addition, show our gratitude on our website thank you wall.

Thank you for your helping hand!
Chef D Allen

1 Supporter
None available
50.00 USD
Piece of Us

You will receive our C.H.E.F. of the Day pen and mini 2021 calendar for your contribution.

Thank you for your donation!
Chef D Allen

1 Supporter
None available
100.00 USD
Build a Pizza Fun

Enjoy Build a Pizza food with our $10 off certificate for your contribution.  In addition, Chef D Allen will personally thank you via phone, text, or e-mail for your contribution.

Thank you for your donation!
Chef D Allen

2 Supporters
None available
250.00 USD
Experience Food Art

Experience Build a Pizza food art home-edition with a pack of four personalized pizza kits delivered directly to you! 

Thank you for your donation!
Chef D Allen 

0 Supporters
None available
500.00 USD
Spotlight

We thank you for this generous donation and will sponsor you on our website for one month as a premier donor,  We will also thank you via our social media and send personal pizzas for two + Chef D Allen will also contact you personally to thank you!

Thank you for your donation!
Chef D Allen

0 Supporters
None available
1,000.00 USD
Grand Opening

Attend our Grand Opening with a personal experience with Chef D Allen for a family of four enjoying Build a Pizza food +  Receive four Chef Hats w/Build a Pizza logo. 

Thank you for your donation!
Chef D Allen

0 Supporters
None available
2,500.00 USD
Build a Pizza Package

Go Live with Chef D Allen to discuss the journey of Build a Pizza on Facebook and receive a personal thank you +  We will thank you on our website and social media for one month as a premier donor + Attend our Grand Opening with a family of four and enjoy pizza fun.

Thank you for your donation!
Chef D Allen

0 Supporters
None available
5,000.00 USD
Signature Experience

Enjoy a Creative~Healthy~Exciting~Fun experience at Build a Pizza's Grand Opening with a family of four.  Enjoy pizza fun with our signature pizza options + Received four Build a Pizza Chef hats + Go Live with Chef D Allen to discuss the journey of Build a Pizza on Facebook and receive a personal thank you + We will add you to our thank you website wall and social media for one month as a premier donor.

Thank you for your donation!
Chef D Allen

0 Supporters
None available

About the Entrepreneur

Houston, TX
Created 1 Campaign
Family

Rewards

10.00 USD
Thank you!

Chef D Allen will personally thank you via phone, text, or e-mail for your contribution.

Thank you for your donation!
Chef D Allen

0 Supporters
None available
25.00 USD
Helping Hand

Thank you for your helping hand.  We will provide a personal shout out on all our social media sites.  In addition, show our gratitude on our website thank you wall.

Thank you for your helping hand!
Chef D Allen

1 Supporter
None available
50.00 USD
Piece of Us

You will receive our C.H.E.F. of the Day pen and mini 2021 calendar for your contribution.

Thank you for your donation!
Chef D Allen

1 Supporter
None available
100.00 USD
Build a Pizza Fun

Enjoy Build a Pizza food with our $10 off certificate for your contribution.  In addition, Chef D Allen will personally thank you via phone, text, or e-mail for your contribution.

Thank you for your donation!
Chef D Allen

2 Supporters
None available
250.00 USD
Experience Food Art

Experience Build a Pizza food art home-edition with a pack of four personalized pizza kits delivered directly to you! 

Thank you for your donation!
Chef D Allen 

0 Supporters
None available
500.00 USD
Spotlight

We thank you for this generous donation and will sponsor you on our website for one month as a premier donor,  We will also thank you via our social media and send personal pizzas for two + Chef D Allen will also contact you personally to thank you!

Thank you for your donation!
Chef D Allen

0 Supporters
None available
1,000.00 USD
Grand Opening

Attend our Grand Opening with a personal experience with Chef D Allen for a family of four enjoying Build a Pizza food +  Receive four Chef Hats w/Build a Pizza logo. 

Thank you for your donation!
Chef D Allen

0 Supporters
None available
2,500.00 USD
Build a Pizza Package

Go Live with Chef D Allen to discuss the journey of Build a Pizza on Facebook and receive a personal thank you +  We will thank you on our website and social media for one month as a premier donor + Attend our Grand Opening with a family of four and enjoy pizza fun.

Thank you for your donation!
Chef D Allen

0 Supporters
None available
5,000.00 USD
Signature Experience

Enjoy a Creative~Healthy~Exciting~Fun experience at Build a Pizza's Grand Opening with a family of four.  Enjoy pizza fun with our signature pizza options + Received four Build a Pizza Chef hats + Go Live with Chef D Allen to discuss the journey of Build a Pizza on Facebook and receive a personal thank you + We will add you to our thank you website wall and social media for one month as a premier donor.

Thank you for your donation!
Chef D Allen

0 Supporters
None available