Jackknife Pizza: Showcasing Local Ingredients

Jim Codyre grew up in rural Australia on his family Vineyard and cattle farm. He then studied agriculture for three years, and gained experience in livestock farming and large scale cropping. 

He learned the science of baking from his father, and the art of cooking from his mother. The most memorable meals were always the ones using home grown ingredients. 

This up-bringing developed a great appreciation of food in general, but also a realisation of how much it is taken for granted. It became Jim’s goal to work in this industry so as to never lose the connection between the land and our nourishment. When he moved to Canada in 2014, Jim was blown away by the network of local farmers, and became inspired to create something to reflect their work. 

With a background in agriculture, Jim has started this business as a way to show the importance of local food. It is his goal to pay respect to our local farmers by creating quality food, while using their ingredients.

The Pizza Process
 

At Jackknife, pizza is a crossroad where the science of baking and the art of cooking meet. Drawing inspiration from the land and sea around them, Jim and his team strive to create a quality product. 

The dough making process involves natural fermentation, or “sourdough fermentation”, and is aged between 48 and 72 hours before baking. This process enhances the flavour and texture of their crust, and also helps to ease digestibility. 

Topping combinations focus on balanced flavours and quality produce. An appreciation of different growing seasons helps to showcase the full potential of ingredients, and to demonstrate ways of preserving, or replacing them during the winter months.

The Storefront 

Jackknife Pizza is excited to introduce themselves to the Comox Valley with their new take out and delivery store located in Black Creek. With head chef Kelsy Wurzinger at the reins, this store will focus on serving the Black Creek community, the summer tourism industry and the Saratoga Speedway clients. To find the store, simply go through the main entrance of the Saratoga Speedway on Macaulay Road, and follow the road around to the service window.

Catering

In addition to the storefront they will also be offering a unique catering service. Their mobile kitchen is equipped with a woodfire pizza oven, and is capable of cooking four pizzas every five minutes. They are aiming to launch this during the spring of 2020 with catering manager and chef John Winter at the helm. This trailer will allow Jackknife Pizza to bring pizza, along with a range of other side dishes and salads, to events around the Comox Valley.