PIZZA SUCCESS: Nathalie Perrin from The Wood Oven Kenmare is now offering new DIY pizza kits at Neighbour Food in Killarney.

By Michelle Crean

The quick onset of COVID meant massive changes to businesses last year - and while many owners faced full closure - some have completely changed how they serve their customers.

That's what happened to Nathalie Perrin who was kept extremely busy attending farmer's markers, campsites and other events cooking artisan pizzas on a wood fire stove. However, she had to do a complete 360 degree turn to stay afloat as every event cancelled overnight.

On Thursday, Nathalie, who has been running The Wood Oven Kenmare since 2015, began selling her new Dough It Yourself Artisan Pizza Kits at Killarney's Neighbourfood, located on the Tralee/Killarney road at O'Callaghan Coaches.

She introduced her new product just before Christmas but is ready for the Killarney market as she expands, and it has been going very well.

The kits, which are also selling in Centra in Kenmare, include a unique dough and signature sauce recipe which Nathalie created herself. There's enough to make two 10 inch pizzas - which she says is a fabulous way for families to cook together.

"I had mainly been doing private parties, food fairs, farmer's markets and going to two campsites in Fossa. I've got a Gazebo with a woodfired oven," Nathalie told the Killarney Advertiser. "And last year everything went."

"Because of COVID I launched this and it's been busy and exciting. It's great family fun and a treat. The instructions, which are in the box, are easy to follow."

Selling at €9.50, the dough is vegan, while the sauce is dairy free and vegan also. She's also working on a recipe for a Gluten Free version.

"I put a lot of love into it. I hope to get into local shops in Killarney soon."

You can pre-order Nathalie's pizza box at neighbourfood.ie via O’Callaghan’s Coaches on the Tralee Road and orders are ready for collection every Thursday afternoon.

You can also find more information on Facebook and Instagram: The Wood Oven Kenmare, or call Nathalie on 087 9362662 or email thewoodoverkenmare@gmail.com.