Kickflip food truck provides classic and fresh pizzas to locals in New Plymouth and Wellington. With fresh, high-quality ingredients and homemade dough, owner George Henderson is proud to bring delicious pizza to events, birthdays, weddings, and more.
At 28 years old, born and raised in Wellington, Henderson brought his inspiration from food trucks in California to his hometown.
"With my love of cooking and passion for building things, I started building my first truck in 2017,” said Henderson.
Taking five months to complete the project, Henderson was on a roll to start his own business. Beginning with large New York-style pizzas by the slice, Kickflip used 100 percent Italian sun-ripened tomatoes, New Zealand-made mozzarella, and fresh toppings. His hot gas-powered oven made them rise quickly, making a thin crust but puffy dough. Soon Henderson was adding new flavours and dimensions to his range.
Easy, relaxed and affordable, Henderson is available to cater events in the area, such as birthday parties and weddings.
“In Wellington, we moved around all the time. Never having a permanent site. I like this as each day is a bit different,’ said Henderson.
In New Plymouth, they found a regular spot at Liardet Projects, where they have become a local favourite. His business has recently moved out to complete more private catering gigs like weddings.
It’s been an exciting journey for Henderson and his food truck team. A notable moment was catering to a Hungarian music festival where the thousand people made it the most demanding yet exhilarating experience since owning the truck.
