Big news! Catch-A-Fire Pizza Opening New Location in College Hill!

CINCINNATI, OH -  July 19, 2024 - 

College Hill Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation (CHCURC) and Catch-A-Fire Pizza are excited to jointly announce the opening of Catch-A-Fire Pizza’s new location in College Hill’s Business District! Known for its mouth-watering wood-fired pizzas, specialty foods, craft beers, wines, and cocktails, Catch-A-Fire Pizza is set to add even more flavor and variety to the vibrant College Hill community.

“We are delighted to welcome such an accomplished business, taking root in the heart of College Hill. The addition of Catch-A-Fire Pizza to our already thriving business district further enriches our dynamic commercial landscape,” says Emmanuel Karikari, CEO of College Hill CURC. “Catch-A-Fire Pizza will complement our business district's diverse array of businesses, enhancing our reputation as a premier destination for dining and entertainment.” 

Catch-a-Fire Pizza Co-owner, Jeff Ledford, commented, “We have so much respect for what has been happening in College Hill and we are thrilled to be a part of the community.” Melissa Ledford, Co-owner, added, “We chose College Hill for our next location because we are very impressed with the sense of community there as well as the dynamic dining scene.”  

The new Catch-A-Fire Pizza location will be at 5920 Hamilton Avenue, right across from Patrick Wolterman Memorial Park. Renovations are set to begin in the coming weeks, with an anticipated opening in early fall. The space hosts many amenities such as a spacious patio and a large parking lot that patrons can utilize. The new restaurant plans to provide guests with a lively gathering spot that brings people together to enjoy artisan food and craft beverages in a family-friendly atmosphere. Catch-a-Fire will also host monthly wine tastings and live music. Guests will be able to dine while watching pizza doughs be tossed in the exhibition kitchen and cooked in the wood-fired oven. Catch-a-Fire Pizza will provide full service and be open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. 

Catch-a-Fire Pizza’s menu at College Hill will feature their fan favorite wood-fired pizzas such as One Love, Cornerstone, and Pizzanati, as well as their popular, newer Sicilian-style pizzas. They will also offer shareable appetizers, entree salads, artisan sandwiches, and signature desserts. Catch-a-Fire is a craft restaurant making all of their dough, sauces, dressings, and more fresh daily. They also place an emphasis on offering a variety of vegetarian and vegan options.

Catch-a-Fire plans to work closely with the College Hill community by hiring team members from within the community. The company also plans to host community events at the new location with their ‘Pizza for Purpose’ community fundraising model, which structures donations for local nonprofit organizations.

This will be Catch-A-Fire Pizza’s fourth location in the Cincinnati metropolitan area, joining their existing spots in Blue Ash, Lebanon, and Westwood. The restaurant was honored with the Pizza Company of the Year for the Midwest Region and the Sustainability Champion award by the Pizza Industry Excellence Awards in 2023.

About College Hill CURC:

Founded in 1975, The College Hill CURC(CHCURC) focuses on the revitalization of College Hill’s business district along Hamilton Avenue through real estate development, small business support, and community engagement. In the last 8 years, CHCURC has led $91 million in development in the College Hill business district, with another $40 million in the pipeline, bringing the College Hill community’s vision for their business district to life. 

About Catch-a-Fire Pizza:

Catch-a-Fire Pizza was founded by Jeff and Melissa Ledford in 2013 when their food truck hit the streets of Cincinnati serving wood-fired pizza all over the city, and becoming one of the area’s premier caterers. Within the last eleven years, the company has consistently grown to now include three brick and mortar locations, a mobile catering division and a team of over 80 culinary professionals. Since its inception, Catch-a-Fire Pizza has successfully built a reputable and marketable brand in the greater Cincinnati area while creating a strong company culture. Catch-a-Fire’s team consistently offers high-quality food using the best, local ingredients while providing an outstanding dining experience. For more information on Catch-a-Fire Pizza, visit https://www.catchafirepizza.com