The Art of Fire & Flavor
The story behind The Hearth's passion for the craft.
Dedicated to the Craft
Who would have thought...
…that a hobby would turn into such a passion. In 2010, Tim & Kris Huinker installed an outdoor kitchen at their home — which included a wood-fired pizza oven. Tim was a landscape designer/builder, and lover of outdoor cooking. When he combined the two, he never looked back.
After a season of cooking and experimenting, their daughter Ashley upped the ante. She insisted on pizza for her high school graduation party. They served over 200 people in their backyard making 85 pizzas. Riding a wave of confidence from the success Ashley's party, they started to host many more events including sports team parties, fund-raiser parties, and even a grooms
dinner. The most common comment we heard after the compliments about our pizzas was, "I would love to have an oven like this in my yard." It hit Tim like a ton of paver bricks. What if I put an oven on wheels? I could bring the party to the people!
It All Revolves Around the Hearth
Our hearth is more than just an oven; it's the soul of our kitchen. It's where simple, high-quality ingredients are transformed by the intense heat of the flame, creating a perfectly crisp crust and unforgettable flavor. This ancient cooking method is at the center of our modern approach, inspiring every dish we create and filling our space with a vibrant, welcoming energy.
Our Story Continued...
After a little research, he found a company in Colorado that manufactured pizza over trailers.
They also train people to develop pizza catering businesses. They launched Rolling Hearth Bistro in 2013, and their first official event was in May of 2014. For more than a decade, Rolling Hearth Bistro has served pizzas at hundreds of farmers markets, graduation parties, weddings, vineyards, apple orchards, corporate events, county fairs and community events. More
compliments poured in. The little business even grew a horde of groupies that came to as many of their events that they could. The Huinker’s even sold pizza from a parking lot during COVID to people who would pull up for curbside service.
At every one of these events, a new question emerged, “I love your pizzas, where is your brick and mortar restaurant?” The Huinkers were grateful for the support, but what they didn’t realize is that these people were serious. They wanted to know where the restaurant was so they could get this wonderful pizza more often! Tim figured he would investigate the matter. That started about three years ago. Who knew it would take so long and so much effort!
The Huinkers are pleased to finally be able to say The Hearth is open to the groupies and everyone else to not only enjoy great brick oven fired pizza, but all sorts of delicious, hand-crafted foods.
A love of outdoor cooking and spending time with friends and family turned into a passion for creating and sharing incredible food and drinks.
Let's Bring Hearth To You
We Bring the Bistro to You!
Make your special event a delicious success! Weddings, Groom’s Dinner, Birthdays, Graduation
Parties, Anniversaries, Fundraising Events, Corporate Events, Festivals, and so much more!
Dishing out impressed guests.
Whether it’s in your back yard or an office gathering, Rolling Hearth brings the bistro to you.
Perhaps you’ve come to love our wood-fired pizza served at a local festival—or you’ve had our
fare at our new restaurant in Eden Prairie. You know we cheerfully serve fresh, delicious food
made with quality ingredients. We bring that same enthusiasm with an interactive catering
service. Plus, we reduce the stress of throwing a party, and will give your guests something to rave about.
Our experienced team sets up at your location, we fire up the oven and make fresh foods on site.
We keep your guests happy by keeping your buffet stocked with a completely customized menu
of unique pizza options and classic favorites, as well as several other crowd-pleasing foods.
Catering services:
Catered parties start at $1,500. This includes staff and a starting food package of gourmet
pizzas. We work with you to determine a budget and menu that works for you; a price per guest
format or a price for the specific menu and quantity you desire.
The Rolling Hearth Bistro Catering Menu
Our artisan pizza menu includes a variety of favorites using a combination of fresh ingredients,
and we encourage requests from your guests!
We are able to accommodate some dietary options, and we use environmentally-friendly plates
and utensils. Please contact us to discuss the details of your next event. We look forward to
working with you to create a uniquely custom event!
