From a small kitchen in Occoquan to a beloved pizza factory in Virginia — discover the passion, people, and craft behind every slice.
Pizza factory was born from a simple obsession: create the most honest, flavourful pizza in Virginia. Our founders Marco and Lisa Ferrante arrived in Occoquan with nothing but a family recipe, a used stone deck oven, and an unshakeable belief that great pizza changes the mood of a room.
The pizzafactory concept is rooted in old-world technique — slow-fermented dough, San Marzano tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella pulled in-house every morning. We opened our doors at 313 Mill St in the Occoquan Historic District and quickly became a community cornerstone.
Today, we serve hundreds of guests daily, but every pie still gets the same hands-on attention it did on day one. We're not a chain pretending to be artisan — we're the real pizza factory your neighbourhood deserves.
Our mission is simple: feed people well. That means sourcing honest ingredients, paying our team fairly, and treating our guests like family. The pizaa factory philosophy has always been quality over shortcuts.
Every decision we make — from ingredient sourcing to how we greet you at the door — is guided by these principles.
Every pizza that leaves our kitchen carries the same care and attention as if we were cooking for our own family. No batch work, no shortcuts.
We believe food tastes better when it's real. We source seasonal vegetables from regional farms and never compromise on cheese or olive oil quality.
We're part of the Occoquan Historic District for a reason. Local people, local events, local support. We donate to community causes and hire locally.
If a pizza doesn't meet our standard, it doesn't leave the counter. Our team is trained to taste every batch and speak up when something's off.
From a single oven to a full pizza factory operation — here's how we've grown while staying true to our roots.
Marco and Lisa Ferrante begin testing recipes in their home kitchen in Occoquan, inspired by Marco's grandmother's Neapolitan technique and locally grown tomatoes.
Pizza factory officially opens at 313 Mill St Suite F in the Occoquan Historic District. A 40-seat restaurant with one stone deck oven and a six-item menu — fully sold out on opening night.
Recognised by the Northern Virginia Magazine as the region's top artisan pizza spot. The pizzafactory name becomes synonymous with quality in the DMV area.
We expand our offering to include full-service catering, private events, and pop-up pizza stations. The mobile oven makes its debut at local festivals and corporate events.
Launching online ordering and delivery partnerships, bringing the authentic pizza factory experience directly to homes across Prince William County.
After years of requests, Pizza factory opens its franchise programme, allowing passionate pizza makers across the US to carry the brand and craft forward.
Our team is the heart of Pizza factory. Each member brings passion, expertise, and an obsessive love of great food.
Co-Founder
Co-Founder & Head Pizzaiolo
Born in Naples, trained in Rome. Marco has been stretching dough since age nine. He oversees every recipe at the pizza factory and personally trains every pizzaiolo we hire.
Co-Founder
Co-Founder & Operations Director
The strategic force behind Pizza factory's growth. Lisa manages everything from supplier relationships to community partnerships, ensuring the brand stays true to its roots.
Executive Chef
Executive Chef
Jordan brings a fine-dining background to the pizzafactory kitchen. Responsible for seasonal specials, sauce recipes, and the acclaimed dessert menu that keeps guests coming back.
Guest Experience
Customer Experience Manager
Priya ensures every guest — dine-in, takeaway, or catering — has a memorable visit. She leads our front-of-house team and is the warm face of the Pizza factory brand.
Love great food and great people? We're always looking for passionate team members.
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