About Us
Casadei Foods is more than a company; it’s a story of resilience, passion, and family. Born from the combined love of crafting dough and Marco’s Italian heritage from Rimini in Emilia-Romagna, Casadei Foods has been shaped by life’s challenges and triumphs.
Death By Pizza
Originally a sister brand to Young Vegans (Pie Dealers), our journey began in 2018 at Netil Market with Death By Pizza—our first vegan pizza takeaway based out of a wooden shack with a wood fired oven. Dissatisfied with the mozzarella options available, Carla, a dedicated vegan, took it upon herself to create her own. While perfecting the mozzarella, she also mastered our signature pizza dough, blending the fluffiness of Naples’ double-fermented crusts with the bold flavours of NYC pizza.
Vegan Pizza Toppings
The mozzarella Carla developed wasn’t just creamy and meltable—it was designed to meet the demands of busy pizzaiolos. She didn’t stop there, creating vegan pepperoni and a fiery ‘Nduja. In 2024, after years of refining, she perfected a gluten-free version of both, offering more inclusive options for all.
Young Vegans Pizza Shop
Our first bricks-and-mortar restaurant, Young Vegans Pizza Shop, opened soon after but just as the pizzeria gained momentum, Covid hit, forcing us to close after only four months of trading. While our online sales grew 3000%, the pandemic took its toll. Personal hardships followed, with Marco losing both his parents. Though we tried reopening, the strain—both emotional and financial—was too great.
It's A Family Business
Despite the challenges, our passion for quality vegan ingredients lived on. We turned our focus to selling our mozzarella to other restaurants, renaming the business Casadei Foods to honour Marco’s late father, Remo Casadei. Remo was a trailblazer, a silver service waiter turned wine merchant who helped introduce Prosecco to England with his brother Giorgio in 1981. His hardworking spirit continues to inspire us.
We Make Vegan Menu's Better
Today, Casadei Foods is a 100% plant-based company dedicated to providing high-quality ingredients for restaurants. Our products empower chefs to create outstanding vegan dishes that delight all diners, while also making a positive impact on the planet and animal welfare.
Never Say Die
Casadei Foods is our testament to perseverance and love for great food. We are proud to be a family business that has survived a global pandemic, economic challenges, and personal loss—emerging stronger than ever to serve you.