I attempted the Big Papa Pizza Slice Challenge...

When most people think of Big Mama's & Papa's Pizzeria , they think of the legendary 54-inch giant pizza. But there's a much bigger story behind the business. In this episode of Jason Backstage, I sit down with Ray, the franchise owner of the Big Mama's & Papa's Pizzeria location in Northridge, California. Ray shares his incredible journey from starting as an 18-year-old kitchen helper to becoming a franchise owner at just 21 years old. We talk about what makes Big Mama's & Papa's different, how they make one of the world's most famous giant pizzas, their popular pizza challenges, the importance of quality ingredients, and what it really takes to run a successful restaurant. You'll also get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the kitchen, learn how their massive 54-inch pizza is made, discover unique menu items like the Egg Gondola, and hear the inspiring story behind one of Southern California's most recognizable pizza brands. If you enjoy behind-the-scenes stories from local businesses, restaurant owners, and the people who make them special, be sure to subscribe for more episodes of Jason Backstage. #BigMamasAndPapas #Pizza #BehindTheScenes #RestaurantOwner #SmallBusiness #Northridge #LosAngeles #Foodie #pizzachallenge 📍 Big Mama's & Papa's Pizzeria 8323 Reseda Blvd, Northridge, CA 91324 Follow Me On: Instagram:   / jason.backstage   TikTok:   / jasonbackstage   Enjoyed the video? Help support more food finds and local stories by buying me a coffee here ☕️: https://buymeacoffee.com/jasonbackstage I’m Jason Lau, a former small business owner who loves connecting with other small business owners. Join me backstage as I explore great food, travel adventures, whiskey, coffee culture, sports, comics, and other cool finds. I'm exploring it all so you know where to go next. • Full experiences • Backstage interviews • Honest reviews & recommendations • Shorts for IG, TikTok & YouTube Want to collaborate or set up an interview? Reach me at [email protected] Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:15 Meet Ray 1:05 Manager to Owner 1:45 Selling Tarzana and Focusing on Northridge 2:15 What Makes them Unique 3:14 People Love Oversized Pizzas 3:38 Popular Menu Items 4:04 High Quality Ingredients 4:47 Giant 54" Pizza 6:09 Funny Customer Stories 6:40 Owner Challenges 6:53 Owner Joys 7:13 Success is from Community 7:40 Future Plans 8:09 Advice 8:30 Ray's One Pizza for Rest of his Life 8:39 Jason's Big Papa Slice Attempt 10:17 Conclusion #JasonBackstage #BusinessInterviews #LocalBusinesses #HiddenGems #RealPeopleRealStories #BigMamasAndPapas #BigMamasPizza #JasonBackstage #Pizza #GiantPizza #54InchPizza #WorldsLargestPizza #PizzaChallenge #PizzaLover #PizzaTime #PizzaMaking #BehindTheScenes #RestaurantOwner #SmallBusiness #FoodDocumentary #RestaurantInterview #Foodie #LosAngelesFood #CaliforniaFood #Northridge #SanFernandoValley #SupportLocal #FoodVlog #RestaurantLife #LocalBusiness