Marlee Blodgett, Co-Founder, Creative Director
“A love of Neopolitan-style pizza—and each other—is what fuels La Morra Pizzeria. Well, that and a lot of wood”
Zach Swemle, Co-Founder, Chef
“I can’t think of any other Los Angeles pizza operators whose business strategies evolve more than those of Zach Swemle and Marlee Blodgett. They cater, they partner with restaurants and wine bars and coffee shops for pop-ups across the metro regions, they veer in and out of permanent locations. Their puffed, skillfully charred, Neapolitan-adjacent pies are worth the chase.”We never set out to be a catering company. Our heart—and our history—is in restaurants. But the thrill and rhythm of events found us back in 2017, when friends of friends asked us to cater their backyard wedding. A family-style dinner with oysters, pizza, and lamb.
Since then, every event we’ve touched has been a way of channeling the places and kitchens that inspire us: the trattorias of Italy, the long nights in Manhattan’s busiest restaurants, and our enduring love for what feels timeless and tastes nostalgic.
What began as La Morra Pizzeria has grown into a full-service events and catering company—rooted in hospitality, and trusted for everything from family-style dinners to elegant weddings and thoughtful brand moments.
CLIENTS & PARTNERSNARS
Summer Fridays
Caudalie
Farrow & Ball
Blended Strategy Group
Osea Malibu
Dieux Skin
Jenni Kayne
HBO
Sezane
Revolve
Olive Ateliers
Avaline
Facile
Mindy Weiss Party Consultants
rhode skin
Ghia
Steven Petrarca Events
Design Hotels
Parachute Home
The Great
DÔEN
Spotify
Tappan
Cult Gaia
Beth Helmstetter Events
Canyon Coffee
Pure Beauty
“La Morra was one of the pioneers of the pizza pop-up movement when it rolled out its oven-outfitted trailer in Los Angeles back in 2018”
The Original Pizza Oven, Capri Club
HBO 76th Primetime Emmy Awards party
“The La Morra team is exceptional at every turn. Marlee brings an unmatched eye for detail and effortless style to every element of production, while Zach’s culinary brilliance ensures our guests leave not just satisfied, but raving. Every event with them is seamless, memorable, and impeccably executed.”
French Bistro inspired dinner, Tappan Collective
The La Morra Team, Back of House
The La Morra Team, Front of House
“Marlee, Zach and the entire La Morra team are incredible. They can do it all... From the event planning, design, florals, set up, staffing and most importantly the food, they are truly the best.”–ALLISON STATTER, CEO
Blended Strategy Group
“Not just raised in restaurants—but in the art of getting it just right.”Marlee, age 4, visiting her dad during his 25-year tenure at California Pizza Kitchen—where it all began.