Two of Philadelphia’s most beloved culinary brands are teaming up to deliver what they’re calling “a one-of-a-kind experience.” Pizza Freak Co., the acclaimed frozen pizza disruptor founded by a pair of renowned chefs, is now available through the legendary Bassetts Ice Cream.
After turning heads at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, Pizza Freak Co. has earned the national spotlight and praise from some of the most respected voices in the industry. Kat Kinsman of Food & Wine called it “the best frozen pizza known to humankind.” Jeff Gordinier of Esquire noted, “This is not a frozen pizza that you settle for because you are tired. This is a frozen pizza that you crave.”
Meanwhile, Chef Francisco Migoya of Modernist Pizza called it “one of the BEST frozen pizzas I have had,” while Craig LaBan of the Philadelphia Inquirer said, “This collaboration…evolved into one of the best frozen pies I’ve eaten.”
Now available to foodservice operators throughout the Philadelphia area, the partnership between Pizza Freak Co. and Bassetts Ice Cream “makes it easier than ever for private clubs, cocktail lounges, breweries, wineries, event venues, schools, and caterers to offer a world-class pizza program with minimal labor required,” according to a press release.
Every Pizza Freak Co. partnership includes access to the Pizza Freak Co. AI Chef—a digital tool that enables anyone to create a signature pizza to be proud of—and guidance from co-founders Brad Daniels and Brad Kilgore. Both were recently nominated to the prestigious international Best Pizza Chefs list—the only chefs ever honored for a frozen pizza.
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Pizza Freak Co. offers a lineup of chef-crafted frozen favorites, including:
Three Cheese Pizza: Rich, savory, and built on the brand’s signature Freak Frame for perfect crispness
Tomato Pie: A Philly classic, elevated
White Pizza: Creamy, garlicky and indulgent
Freakcoccia (New): A light, airy, Roman-style 8″x10″x1.5″ crust perfect for turnkey pizza programs or unforgettable sandwiches
“This partnership is pure Philly magic—heritage, innovation and flavor all with one delivery,” said Matt McKenney, co-founder of Pizza Freak Co. McKenney will also be a featured speaker in a panel on frozen pizza at PMQ Pizza’s upcoming Pizza Power Forum, taking place September 2-4 in Atlanta.
“We’re thrilled to bring such an innovative, artisanal product to our customers,” said Alex Bassett Strange, sixth-generation family member and president of Bassetts Ice Cream. “Pizza Freak Co. represents the kind of bold thinking and culinary excellence that our family has always admired. We can’t wait for more people to taste what they’ve created.”
Pizza Freak Co. was created by chefs Brad Daniels and Brad Kilgore to redefine what frozen pizza could be—delicious, chef-crafted, and uncompromising in quality. With national recognition and multiple appearances at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, Pizza Freak Co. brings restaurant-level creativity and technique to the frozen aisle.
America’s oldest ice cream company, Bassetts Ice Cream has been a Philadelphia institution since 1861. Family-owned and operated for six generations, Bassetts is known for its commitment to quality, tradition and bringing the best products to its customers across the region.
