About Trancio
Trancio's Story
Trancio's Story
Trancio's Story
Born in the pre-alpine region of Northern Italy, Trancio began with a simple idea: to bring people together through food and drink that mean something. Every slice, every cup, is part of a bigger story - family, community, and the memories we create around the table.
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Our Journey
Trancio's Story
Trancio's Story
From a small café to taproom kitchens and beyond, Trancio has always been about more than just serving food - it’s about sharing our story through every bite and every sip. After an enjoyable two years in the Victoria Centre in Llandudno, it was time to scale up and move into a more suitable, permanent home in Conwy - marking an exciting new chapter for our team and community.
Today
Trancio's Story
Today
Our story continues to grow. We’re proud to operate from our new Conwy venue while also serving at Wild Horse Taproom, pairing our handcrafted pizzas with great local beers. With our team, our customers, and our community at the heart of everything we do, the Trancio story is still being written - one slice at a time.
Meet The OWNERS
Billy - FOUNDER/OWNER/DIRECTOR
Founder, dough dreamer, and creative genius behind the madness.
Usually found tweaking recipes, chasing perfection, or convincing everyone that ‘this new idea will totally work this time.'
Billy is the founder of Trancio. Born in the UK in 1995 and raised in Northern Italy from infancy, he grew up immersed in food culture that shaped his philosophy: keep it simple, do it well, and let quality ingredients speak for themselves.
A lifelong passion for food and drink led him from specialty coffee roasting to creating fresh, honest pizza with a focus on flavour, health, and sustainability. He takes pride in using the best seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, always baked and prepared fresh each day.
Billy invites you to enjoy his traditional favourites while also exploring his bold and inventive flavour pairings - combinations that surprise, delight, and just work.
Carolyn - OWNER/DIRECTOR
Director, organiser, and calm in the pizza storm. Keeps the team supported, the plans on track, and the business running smoothly - all impressively done without coffee!
With a strong background in hospitality and operational management, Carolyn brings a wealth of experience and passion to Trancio. She joined the business in 2025 after taking time to follow her dreams - spending a year travelling the world and embracing new cultures.
Although she still loves an adventure, Carolyn has chosen to stay closer to home for her family - and for Trancio. Together with Billy, she makes the perfect business partner. They’re not just a great team; they’re family - and family is at the heart of everything Trancio stands for.
United by their shared vision, Carolyn and Billy are excited to take things to the next level, serving up the best pizza, coffee, and events North Wales has to offer.
MEET THE TRANCIO team - 26 castle Street, Conwy
Jac – General Manager
Tamzin – Assistant Manager & Cocktail Wizard
Amy – Assistant Manager & Coffee Lead
Keeping the team, kitchen and service running smoothly every day.
Amy – Assistant Manager & Coffee Lead
Tamzin – Assistant Manager & Cocktail Wizard
Amy – Assistant Manager & Coffee Lead
Our coffee expert, making sure every cup is spot on.
Tamzin – Assistant Manager & Cocktail Wizard
Tamzin – Assistant Manager & Cocktail Wizard
Tamzin – Assistant Manager & Cocktail Wizard
Shaking up cocktails and helping keep everything running smoothly.
Jack - Lunch Service
Jack - Lunch Service
Tamzin – Assistant Manager & Cocktail Wizard
Running lunch service and helping keep kitchen standards on track.
George – Pizza Chef
Jack - Lunch Service
George – Pizza Chef
From pizza oven to front of house, George does it all
Brandon – Pizza Chef
Jack - Lunch Service
George – Pizza Chef
Turning great dough and ingredients into proper pizzas.
Matt – Baker
Maks – Weekend Kitchen Porter
Katie – Kitchen Porter
Behind the scenes baking the breads and pastries you love.
Katie – Kitchen Porter
Maks – Weekend Kitchen Porter
Katie – Kitchen Porter
Keeping the kitchen spotless — and known for great dough and tiramisu.
Maks – Weekend Kitchen Porter
Maks – Weekend Kitchen Porter
Jessidy – Front of House & Kitchen Porter
Helping keep the kitchen clean, organised and ready for busy weekends
Jessidy – Front of House & Kitchen Porter
Jessidy – Front of House & Kitchen Porter
Jessidy – Front of House & Kitchen Porter
Helping both front of house and the kitchen run smoothly during busy services.
MEET THE TRANCIO team - Wildhorse taproom, Llandudno
Kenny – Wild Horse Manager
Running our Wild Horse site and making sure great pizza and service go hand in hand.
OUR COFFEE STORY
From Bean to Brew
A Story Close to the Heart
A Local Connection
At Trancio, great coffee starts with great people. That’s why we proudly serve Heartland Coffee - a small-batch, specialty roaster based just a stone’s throw from our home in Conwy. Their dedication to ethically sourced beans and carefully crafted roasts ensures every cup we serve is full of depth, balance, and flavour.
A Local Connection
A Story Close to the Heart
A Local Connection
Heartland isn’t just nearby - it’s part of who we are. Heartland shares our passion for quality and community.
Supporting local producers means every sip of coffee at Trancio helps keep great craftsmanship close to home.
A Story Close to the Heart
A Story Close to the Heart
A Story Close to the Heart
For our founder Billy, Heartland Coffee is more than just a supplier — it’s where his love of coffee began. His first job after university was with Heartland, where he learned the art and science behind every roast. That early spark grew into a lifelong passion… and the rest, as they say, is history.
The PIZZA process
At Trancio, our pizza dough is crafted with care using high quality Italian flour from Caputo, a name synonymous with excellence. Each dough undergoes a slow fermentation process of at least 24 hours, allowing natural air bubbles to develop and the flavour to deepen before being stone-baked to achieve the perfect balance of lightness, crispness, and chew.
We're constantly learning, experimenting, and refining our craft, exploring a variety of pizza styles and techniques to keep things exciting, while using only the best ingredients.
Our menu evolves with the seasons, featuring limited-edition creations made with fresh, quality ingredients, while classics like the Margherita and our vegetarian options always remain