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Welcome To Big Green Truck Pizza
Big Green Truck Pizza, established in 2003 by Doug Coffin in New Haven, CT, began its journey with a vintage 1947 International Harvester truck. Over the years, it evolved from a pioneering fleet of pizza trucks serving at events to a beloved brick-and-mortar location, Next Door Pizzeria. Now owned by Liane Varipapa Page and her mother Barbara, this women-owned establishment excels in delivering authentic New Haven-style pizza. With a diverse menu featuring unique options like Buffalo Chicken and Mashed Potato & Bacon pizzas, Big Green Truck ensures each bite is memorable. Customers rave about the vibrant service and the delicious wood-fired crust, making it a favorite for gatherings, events, and family outings.
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Big Green Truck Pizza
Welcome to Big Green Truck Pizza, a true culinary gem nestled in the vibrant city of New Haven, Connecticut. Launched in 2003 by experienced caterer Doug Coffin, this unique pizza brand began its journey with a single, eye-catching green truck—a restored 1947 International Harvester Kb5—that has since become iconic in the realm of gourmet mobile dining.
What sets Big Green Truck Pizza apart is its pioneering spirit. Being one of the first pizza trucks in the state, they paved the way for others while creating memorable dining experiences at various events, from birthday parties to large celebrations, serving up to 50 parties each week. The fleet has now expanded to five custom trucks, each equipped with state-of-the-art wood-fired ovens, ensuring that every pie baked is a work of art.
The menu is a delightful tapestry of flavors, featuring traditional favorites and inventive options. You can savor the classic New Haven Plain pizza topped with tomato sauce, Pecorino Romano, EVOO, oregano, and garlic, or dive into a more adventurous choice like the Mashed Potato & Bacon pie. Patrons rave about the Buffalo Chicken and Spicy Meatball varieties, which showcase the brand's commitment to variety and quality. Each bite reflects the meticulous approach and passion for fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
- Pioneering Legacy: Big Green Truck Pizza has been a trailblazer in the pizza truck scene, fostering a community around New Haven-style pizzas.
- Exceptional Service: Customers repeatedly highlight the friendly and accommodating service, which is as integral to the experience as the delicious pizza itself.
- Perfect Crust: Many guests echo the sentiment of having found the ideal balance in the crust—not too thick, not too thin—providing a perfect base for all toppings.
The experience doesn’t just end with pizza. Big Green Truck Pizza also offers cappuccinos and gelato, elevating casual dining into a full-fledged culinary affair. With new ownership under the capable hands of Liane Varipapa Page and her mother Barbara Varipapa, the commitment to excellence continues unyielded.
Whether you're attending a bustling event or visiting their brick-and-mortar location, Next Door Pizzeria, expect to be treated to remarkable flavors and genuine hospitality. My own experiences have left a lasting impression—each pizza evoking a sense of nostalgia paired with modern-day delight. From the compelling aromas wafting from the trucks to the picturesque presentation of each slice, Big Green Truck Pizza ensures that your taste buds are in for a treat. If you haven't yet had the pleasure, it's high time you indulge in the vibrant flavors this unique brand has to offer.
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“ Big Green Truck Pizza is a fleet of New Haven-style pizza trucks that opened in New Haven, Connecticut in 2003. It was founded by New Haven catering veteran Doug Coffin. The titular "big green truck" is a 1947 International Harvester Kb5. During Labor Day weekend in 2003, Coffin and a small team headed out on their first job. They were unsure if the truck would even work. That first job was a huge success and over time the fleet grew to be five green International Harvester trucks. Each one is restored and customized to fit a top-of-the-line wood fired oven, refrigerator, espresso machine, hand sink, storage space and much more. The sides on the bed of the truck are specially designed to come off and stand as their prep and serving tables; no space is wasted. At the height of each season, the trucks work at about 50 parties a week. In 2018, Coffin opened a brick & mortar pizzeria. Since it was located next door to the garage where the trucks are stored, it was dubbed Next Door Pizzeria. In 2021, Coffin sold Big Green Truck Pizza to longtime operations manager Liane Varipapa Page and her mother Barbara Varipapa. In late 2024, Coffin retired and sold Next Door as well. My family and I have sampled Big Green Truck's pizza several times over the years. You can say that Coffin and his original crew were pioneers of the pizza truck movement in Connecticut. They were the only pizza trucks in the state back in the early 2000s. Today there are several; many of which were started by former Big Green Truck employees. We recently attended a friend's birthday party and lo and behold he rented Big Green Truck for the party. Some of the pizza choices that guests got to choose from were "New Haven Plain" (tomato sauce, Pecorino Romano, EVOO, oregano, fresh garlic), "Plain Cheese", "Pepperoni", "Fresh Tomato & Basil", Buffalo Chicken", "Mashed Potato & Bacon", "Bacon & Onion", "Spicy Meatball", "Barbecue Chicken", "White Broccoli", "Chicken Fajita" and "Eggplant Rollatini". We never have a bad experience with Big Green Truck Pizza! ”
“ Fantastic experience with Big Green Truck at our party of 80 people. Amazing pizza, wonderful service - pizza, cappuccinos, gelato. It was outstanding. Can't recommend Big Green Truck enough! ”
“ The Big Green Truck served the Eli Whitney event yesterday and all of the pizzas made were delicious! I enjoyed the clam pizza and the pepperoni pizza. Yummy! ”
“ Best buffalo chicken pizza I have had! Tried their pizza for the first time today at a Yale event and it was the best! They were quickly serving a variety of pizzas from the antique truck! All the pizza I tried was good, but Buffalo chicken was my favorite. The crust was perfect not too thin and not too thick! ”
“ Went to my nephews birthday party in Guilford yesterday. Brian and Mario were unbelievable! Not only excellent pie makers but they bent over backwards to accommodate everyone. Especially my wife who is gluten free! Everyone had a blast and I'll put their pizza against any of the best in New Haven! Mashed potato bacon was my favorite! ”
“ A few months ago I reserved BGTP for a staff event which took place yesterday. They were punctual, staff was friendly and the pizza was quite tasty. They had sooooooo many options to choose from. I was like a kid in a candy store, ha! They make the pizza right there on the truck so it's fresh. The truck has a vintage type look, very cool. If you're having some type of corporate event, give them a call. You're guests are going to love it. ”
“ The staff that worked my wedding on 5/20 did an AMAZING JOB. It was downpouring and they still delivered a great experience that guests are still talking about. They were super flexible working with the venue as plans kind of changed with the weather. They were also amazing working with certain guests with food preferences/allergies, etc. Would definitely recommend! Can't thank the staff enough for making the night incredible despite the weather! ”
“ 2 reviews in one- Before the party and after the party b/c getting there is important too- read from bottom up UPDATE I'm sorry but I don't see the need to use any other company than Big Green Truck We had our party today and they were so awesome! Arrived ON.THE.DOT (points) Had no trouble navigating through the back yard. Were incredible pleasant and accommodating with special requests and dietary restrictions. PIZZA WAS LEGIT! Not kidding-we are old school I-Talians and this was like Wooster Street on wheels. Everybody RAVED... like, the party was 8 hours ago and I'm still getting texts. These people just know what they're doing. You worry about nothing. Brought out the pizzas and salads- noticed we were cutting the cake so they discreetly asked if we would like our gelato... cappuccino etc Excellent and top notch. Obviously, I highly recommend THANK YOU GUYS!!!! You're awesome! We haven't even HAD our party yet but the customer service alone at Big Green Truck deserves 5 recognition. We've weighed out several options with different pizza trucks for our kids upcoming birthday and honestly, every contract looked like a mortgage application. We came across a lot of stipulations that didn't give us much peace of mind in our date and with everything going on, we were just hoping to find a family owned company who made it easy for us and with a phone call on a wimb, we contacted Liane at BGT and she's was so incredibly calm, kind, helpful and EASY to work with so we just had to go with them. Their contract is fair, simple and even priced in lower than other similar operations. So far all correspondences are answered more than satisfactory and in a very timely fashion. They are just so chill... like "we got it don't worry"- the calm in today's storm. I will most certainly repost an updated review after our party with lots of pics and I'm sure many rave reviews from our kids and guests to go with it! We're really looking forward to the party! Thanks Liane and BGT! ”
