We’ve learned a few things since 1965 and have compiled a list of tips and tricks for ordering pizza for a large group.
Ordering the right amount of pizza. If it’s going to be a meal, budget 1 large for every 3 to 3.5 people. If it’s going to be “snacky”, 1 large for every 5 to 6 people should do the trick.
- A red hot tip from our catering team: Think about who you are feeding… If you are feeding the offensive line for the Gophers, you may want to order 1 large for every 2 people!
Have pizza variety, but make sure it isn’t overwhelming. About 60% of your pizza order should be from our “Crowd Pleasers” pizza menu (that’s just a fancy way of saying 1-topping cheese, pepperoni, and sausage pizzas). The other 40% can be 2-3 different varieties of our fun “Specialty Pizzas.” This helps speed up decision-making during dishing up and service times while giving variety to eaters. The more people you’re trying to feed, the fewer varieties of pizza you should have.
- A red hot tip from our catering team: Our Red’s House Special has been a crowd fave for 60 years! This is a great Specialty Pizza option for your catering event.
Pizza is great for groups with varying needs. Because it can be customized, pizza is a great way to accommodate certain diets or restrictions. We have gluten free, meat free and pork-free options! Our customers rave about our gluten free crust – which is available for both regular and large pizza sizes. Our allergen guide is a great tool if you have anyone in your group with special dietary needs.
- A red hot tip from our catering team: Know your eaters. Make sure you have at least one cheese pizza for vegetarians. If you have a large vegetarian population, get several cheese pizzas and maybe a veggie. Some religious groups don’t eat certain foods. Cheese and our chicken pizzas are a great option for those that don’t eat pork products
Allow for set-up time. Plan for delivery 15 minutes before you want the team to eat so you have time for set-up. When you’re setting up pizzas, stack the pizzas of the same kind, starting with the big 3 (cheese, pepperoni and sausage) and the “fun” pizzas near the end. Avoid a leaning tower of pizza… only stack boxes 5 high so it’s easy to serve.
Earn rewards. By being a Thank You Rewards member you earn rewards for future orders on all purchases! This can be spent by the order placer (you!) or can be used by the business for a future order. For a $400 order, you’ll get over $20 in rewards you can use to grab even more pizza. Not a member? Register now!
Need help with an order? Our catering team is excited to meet you and help you create the perfect order for your event. Call or text 612-314-8999 or email catering@savoypizza.com
