First-shop meal planners
If you want two fallback meals in the freezer, compare pack sizes and stated servings. Two boxes of different weights may cover different numbers of meals.
Who is this for?
One- or two-person households
If oven time matters on a busy evening, check the instructions for each pizza. Dr. Oetker UK states 10–13 minutes for its Ristorante Mozzarella, while ASDA Groceries states 18–20 minutes for its Three Cheese Deep Pan Pizza; those times apply to the named products and their stated oven settings.
Households sharing a freezer
If people have different topping preferences or dietary requirements, choose each flavour deliberately. Check the current pack’s ingredients, allergen information and serving size rather than relying on a brand name or crust style.
What should you check?
Start with the space available and the meals you expect each box to cover; then check how each pizza is stored, cooked and labelled.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Freezer space | Check both box dimensions against the available shelf space. Follow each pack’s storage instructions; Food Standards Agency guidance says a freezer should be around −18°C. | I want two meals on hand without crowding out other frozen food. |
| Portions and format | Compare pack weight, pizza count and stated servings. Decide whether one large pizza or smaller individual pizzas fit the meals you have in mind. | One evening I may be eating alone; another time I might share. I need portions that work for both plans. |
| Oven time | Read the time, temperature and shelf or tray instructions for the exact product. Dr. Oetker UK states 10–13 minutes for Ristorante Mozzarella; ASDA Groceries states 18–20 minutes for Three Cheese Deep Pan. | For a busy evening, I want to know whether I can use my oven as instructed and how long this particular pizza takes. |
| Ingredients and nutrition | Check the current pack’s allergens and meat or vegetarian ingredients. Compare salt and energy using the same stated portion, such as half a pizza, rather than mixing per-100g and per-serving figures. | Someone sharing my food may need to avoid an ingredient, and I want to understand the portion I am likely to eat. |
Common buying mistakes
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Buying two pizzas for the same occasion
Two similar boxes may leave you without a suitable option when you need a different portion size or cooking time.
Give each pizza a role before choosing flavours: for example, a cheese pizza for one meal and a thin or larger-format pizza for another.
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Assuming similar-looking pizzas have similar nutrition
Nutrition depends on the exact product and serving. Tesco Groceries lists 1.8g salt per half pizza for Dr. Oetker Ristorante Pepperoni-Salame, while ASDA Groceries lists 2.3g per half pizza for its Double Pepperoni Deep Pan Pizza.
Read the nutrition panel on each current pack and compare figures on the same portion basis.
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Using a vegetarian label as an allergen check
A meat-free topping does not establish that a pizza is suitable for someone avoiding milk or wheat.
Check the exact pack’s ingredients, highlighted allergens and any may-contain statement for the person who will eat it.
Brand and retailer references
Goodfella's
Goodfella's describes thin, takeaway-style, deep-pan and gluten-free pizza ranges, giving shoppers several crust styles to distinguish.
- Goodfella's UK & IE states 12–14 minutes for its Thin Crust Pepperoni and 22–24 minutes for its Cheesy House Deep Pan Pizza.
- Use the cooking and ingredient information for the exact flavour you choose; times for these two products do not describe the whole range.
Dr Oetker
The Ristorante line includes thin-crust frozen pizzas with different toppings.
- Dr. Oetker UK states a 10–13 minute fan-oven time for Ristorante Mozzarella.
- Check nutrition by flavour: Tesco Groceries lists 1.8g salt per half pizza for Ristorante Pepperoni-Salame.
Chicago Town
Chicago Town is relevant when you are considering deep-dish twin packs or takeaway-style pizzas rather than a thin base.
- Twin packs offer a different portion format from a single large pizza.
- Check the selected pack for its individual pizza size, cooking instructions and ingredients.
Tesco
Tesco is a retailer reference for checking the details of branded frozen pizzas.
- Its Dr. Oetker Ristorante Pepperoni-Salame listing gives nutrition per half pizza.
- That branded listing does not describe Tesco own-label pizzas.
Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's lists own-label and branded frozen pizzas in several formats.
- Its Mozzarella & Marinated Cherry Tomato Wood Fired Pizza listing states a 400g pack and a 15–17 minute oven time from frozen.
- Compare the instructions and serving information for the particular pizza, not the range name.
Asda
ASDA’s own-label deep-pan pizzas provide examples of cheese and meat-topped formats.
- ASDA Groceries states 18–20 minutes from frozen for its 385g Three Cheese Deep Pan Pizza.
- Ingredients and nutrition differ by flavour; ASDA Groceries lists 2.3g salt per half pizza for its Double Pepperoni Deep Pan Pizza.
Frozen pizzas on Joybuy
These options cover thin-crust, stuffed-crust and other topping choices for two different freezer meals. Choose a pair by the portions, ingredients and cooking instructions that suit your household.
Image unavailableDr Oetker Ristorante Pepperoni Salame Pizza 320g
A meat-topped thin pizza for one of the two freezer meals. Check the current pack’s allergens and oven instructions before serving.
Image unavailableChicago Town Stuffed Crust Takeaway Loaded Cheese 630g
A 630g stuffed-crust cheese pizza if you want a larger-format box. Check its stated servings, freezer fit and current pack instructions.
Image unavailableDr. Oetker Ristorante Hawaii Pizza 355g
A different topping choice from a plain cheese pizza; its ham topping makes it unsuitable for a meat-free meal. Check the pack for cooking instructions and allergens.
Image unavailableGoodfella's Margherita Stonebaked Thin 334g
A thin tomato-and-cheese option for a different meal from a meat-topped pizza. Check the current pack’s allergens and cooking instructions.
Image unavailableChicago Town Tiger Crust Bacon Ham & Pineapple Pizza 380g
A bacon, ham and pineapple option with a different crust style. It is not a meat-free choice; read the pack for allergens and oven instructions.
Frequently asked questions
How many frozen pizzas should I buy for a first food shop?
Two can be a useful starting point if both boxes fit your freezer and cover different meals. Consider a cheese pizza for one occasion and a different topping, crust or portion format for the other; check the stated servings before deciding.
Can I cook a frozen pizza straight from the freezer?
Yes, when the selected pack instructs you to cook it from frozen. Follow that pizza’s oven temperature, time and shelf or tray directions, and check that it is thoroughly hot before eating.
What freezer temperature should I use?
Food Standards Agency guidance says a freezer should be around −18°C. Follow the storage and any defrosting instructions on the pizza’s label.
Does vegetarian pizza mean it is suitable for someone with a milk or wheat allergy?
No. A vegetarian topping does not rule out milk, wheat or other allergens. Check the current pack’s ingredients, highlighted allergens and any may-contain statement for the exact pizza.
How should I compare salt in two pizzas?
Use the nutrition panels on the same portion basis. For example, Tesco Groceries lists 1.8g salt per half pizza for Dr. Oetker Ristorante Pepperoni-Salame, while ASDA Groceries lists 2.3g per half pizza for its Double Pepperoni Deep Pan Pizza; neither figure describes every pizza from those brands.