The chef behind Smokey Deez
Meet Daniel
Over 23 years in kitchens, a love of pizza that started in Brisbane, and a trailer in Suffolk to show for it.
23+
Years as a chef, and still learning, still experimenting.
In his own words
Hi, I'm Daniel.
The face behind Smokey Deez.
A life in kitchens
I've been a chef for over 23 years, and food has always been a massive part of my life. I've worked in professional kitchens, developed my skills and found out just how much I love creating great food for people to enjoy.
Where pizza clicked
My passion for pizza started on the other side of the world. Working as a chef in Brisbane, Australia, I was introduced to pizza and something about it just clicked: the simple ingredients, the skill in making great dough and the endless possibilities of what you can create.
Still refining
I've spent countless hours learning, experimenting and refining my dough, exploring different flours, fermentation and cooking methods. Even after 23 years as a chef, I'm always looking for ways to make my pizzas better.
Smokey Deez is something of my own. It reflects my personality, my passion for food and the standards I've always believed in as a chef. Street food night, wedding or private party, the approach is the same: freshly made dough, quality ingredients and great pizza made with care.
What matters
How Daniel cooks
Chef's standards
The standards he has always believed in as a chef, now in a trailer of his own.
Dough first
Flours, fermentation and cooking methods, tested and refined over years.
Quality ingredients
Simple ingredients chosen well, because Neapolitan style pizza has nowhere to hide.
Cooked for you
Made in front of you, with time for a chat while it bakes.
The journey
From Brisbane to Suffolk
Over 23 years as a chef in professional kitchens, building skills and learning how much he loves feeding people.
Working as a chef in Brisbane, Australia, Daniel is introduced to pizza and something just clicks.
Countless hours learning and experimenting: different flours, fermentation and cooking methods.
Smokey Deez is born: a mobile stone baked pizza business, based in Suffolk.
Weddings, parties and street food nights across East Anglia. In Daniel's words, he is only just getting started.
Come and say hello
Book the trailer for your event, or catch Daniel at a street food night and have a chat while your pizza bakes.
Get in touch