From Tuesday 16th June, Siren’s Wokingham-based TapYard will be the permanent home of Fornoza, serving pizzas to hungry customers six days a week, and a base to make their goal a reality.
Having spent time learning their trade in London and Henley respectively, Josh and Pav set out on a mission to build a business with: “nothing more than a second-hand gazebo, a few borrowed tables and an oven”.
In less than two years, Fornoza has grown a following and a reputation for excellence – regularly selling out at fairs, tap yards and festivals around the county.
The pair have purchased a new shipping container to work from at the TapYard – it is being fitted out as the next stage for the business – ahead of the opening week.
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Pavandeep Chadda, co-owner of Fornoza, said: “We want to create the UK’s best pizza, and a permanent base at Siren’s TapYard gives us a great chance of doing that.
“In just two years, we’ve gone from borrowed tables and other people’s recipes to our own tried and tested products we’re proud to call our own – 72-hour cold fermented Sourdough, authentic Italian ingredients and seasonal specials have all been part of Fornoza’s growing reputation.
“We’re making great pizza right now – we’re working fairs, festivals and weddings. Having access to Siren Craft Brew’s reputation, marketing skill and brand expertise, as well as a regular customer base is the next step on our journey.
“Josh and I spent our university years working in pizzerias in London, Henley and Bristol. We’ve taken everything we’ve learned and put it into Fornoza. The money we earn goes back into building the business and reaching toward that goal of creating the UK’s best pizza.
Andy Nowlan, head of marketing at Siren Craft Brew, said: “We’re delighted to offer a permanent home to Fornoza in Finchampstead. For years we’ve worked to find the balance between consistent, reliable food offering and the excitement of pop-ups at our Tap Yard.
“This partnership will deliver on all fronts, improving the experience for our local community and neighbouring businesses any time they visit. We’ve been so impressed with Pav and Josh’s journey so far, their pizzas are a highlight at events, and the new focaccia sandwiches are not to be missed.”
Company information
Headquartered in Berkshire, Siren Craft Brew is a passionately independent brewery that truly believes there is a beer for everyone. Brewed and packed in Finchampstead since 2013, the multi award-winning brewery is proud of its quality, unfiltered, modern, flavour-forward beers using only the best ingredients.
The Siren Craft Brew range is firmly rooted in Greek mythology. It is said the sirens’ voices entwine into a complex, layered melody, and so do the ingredients that go into making great beer.
Starting 13 years ago as a team of three, Siren Craft Brew has blossomed into a team of over 60 people, brewing the equivalent of more than four million pints in 2023. Founded by Darron Anley, the modern brewery now exports to 25 countries worldwide, self-distributes throughout the UK and is now stocked by the likes of Sainsburys, Waitrose, Morrisons, Asda, leading chains plus independent pubs, shops, and restaurants.
Siren Craft Brew also sells direct to the consumer through its website and on-site tap room, which is based at Marino Way in Finchampstead, Wokingham. The company has a prolific brewing schedule, on average releasing an experimental beer every week.
For more information, visit the Siren Craft Brew website.
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