Pizza, Passion, and Food Trucks with Rustic Oven

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Posted On: April 27, 2021

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The love of wood fired pizza created an opportunity to deliver this deliciousness to the Northern Illinois community. No need to go find them, they will come to you! Specializing in events from graduations, weddings, and corporate events you can count on Rustic Oven Wood Fired Pizza to accommodate your needs. These smart individuals took it one step further by creating Rockford and Stateline Area Food Trucks Open Post group where you can post for your upcoming event to find an available food truck. #GENIUS #WoodfiredPizza

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