Couples sharing one main
If you both want the same topping, compare a larger takeaway-style pizza with the pack’s stated servings. Tesco Groceries lists examples at 532g and 640g; neither weight is a serving guarantee.
Who is each approach for?
Couples choosing different pizzas
Separate pizzas let each person choose a topping and check the relevant dietary labelling. Chicago Town lists a 155g individual Deep Dish Pepperoni, while Tesco Groceries lists vegan and gluten-free pizzas as distinct products.
Couples with limited freezer space
Check the space available for one large box against two smaller ones before shopping. A smaller pizza with sides is another dinner arrangement, provided its portion suits you both.
What should you check before buying?
Decide whether you need one shared topping or two separate choices, then check portions, dietary labelling, storage space and the cooking method on the exact pack.
One larger pizza
Choose it when: Both diners want the same topping and intend to share one main.
Trade-off: One topping leaves less room for different preferences or dietary requirements.
Two separate pizzas
Choose them when: Toppings, dietary requirements or preferred portions differ.
Trade-off: Check that both packs will fit in your freezer and can be cooked as directed.
Smaller pizza with sides
Choose it when: You want to share a smaller pizza as part of dinner rather than as the only dish.
Trade-off: Sides add another item to plan and prepare.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
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| Portions | Compare pack weight and the stated serving size. Goodfella's says a serving of its Takeaway the Big Cheese is half a pizza; that statement does not apply to every product. | Will one pizza match both appetites, or would we prefer sides or a second pizza? |
| Freezer space | Check the dimensions of the box and the space available to store it as directed. Compare the footprint of one large pack with two separate packs. | I need the dinner to fit in our freezer. In December 2024, the British Frozen Food Federation reported, using insights from a panel of over 80,000 UK consumers, that 85% limited frozen-food purchases because of insufficient freezer capacity. It also reported that 44% believed frozen options helped control portions and reduce food waste; neither figure measures pizza purchases specifically. |
| Toppings and diets | Agree on the topping if sharing. Check the exact pack’s ingredients, highlighted allergens and any vegan or gluten-free designation; a vegetable topping or thin base does not establish dietary suitability. | If our preferences or dietary requirements differ, two separately labelled pizzas may make more sense than one shared topping. |
| Cooking | Read the specified appliance, temperature, time and any standing instructions. Chicago Town gives a 12–15 minute fan-oven guideline for its Ultimate Chicago Thin, while Goodfella's gives 18–20 minutes for Takeaway the Big Cheese; follow the pack you buy. | Can I cook the chosen pizza—or both pizzas—in the available appliance before we want to eat? |
What can go wrong with a shared pizza?
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Assuming any pizza serves two
Chicago Town lists a 155g individual Deep Dish Pepperoni, whereas Tesco Groceries lists a 640g stuffed-crust takeaway pizza. A box photograph cannot establish a portion.
Read the serving statement and pack weight. If you choose a smaller pizza as a shared main, decide whether to add sides or another pizza.
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Agreeing on toppings but overlooking ingredients
A shared pizza works only if its ingredients suit both diners. Goodfella's lists wheat and milk in its Stonebaked Thin Pepperoni, while vegan and gluten-free pizzas appear as separately labelled products in Tesco Groceries listings.
Check the current pack’s ingredient and allergen declaration for the exact pizza; choose separate products if one topping cannot meet both sets of needs.
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Expecting every pizza to cook the same way
Manufacturers give different methods and times by product. Chicago Town provides microwave instructions for Deep Dish Four Cheese, but that does not make other frozen pizzas microwave-suitable.
Check the exact pack’s appliance instructions before buying, then follow its directions and make sure the pizza is thoroughly cooked before serving.
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Forgetting the freezer shelf
A large box or two separate boxes need enough space for the product to be stored as directed.
Check shelf width and depth against the packs before choosing your dinner.
Which brand ranges are relevant?
These range references help narrow down formats; check the individual product rather than assuming every pizza from a brand has the same portions or instructions.
Goodfella's
Goodfella's lists Takeaway, Stonebaked Thin, Deep Pan and Gluten-Free pizzas in its UK and Ireland range.
- Its Takeaway the Big Cheese product information defines one serving as half a pizza.
- That serving statement and its cooking instructions are product-specific; check the pack for the variant you choose.
Chicago Town
Chicago Town lists individual Deep Dish pizzas alongside larger takeaway-style formats in UK listings.
- Its Deep Dish Pepperoni is listed at 155g; Tesco Groceries also lists a 640g Cheesy Stuffed Crust Pepperoni.
- Cooking methods differ between products, so confirm the instructions for the exact format.
Dr Oetker
Tesco Groceries lists thin Ristorante pizzas, including a 360g Pepperoni Pesto, as well as separately identified vegan and gluten-free products.
- The separate listings give diners options to check when toppings or dietary requirements differ.
- Check the exact pizza’s servings and labelling before planning to share it.
Tesco
Tesco Groceries lists own-label frozen pizza alongside branded products, including a Tesco Finest Wood Fired pizza listed at 420g.
- Its listings provide pack weights for comparing specific pizzas.
- Use the current product label for ingredients, allergens, servings and preparation instructions.
Joybuy pizzas to consider
These Chicago Town options include four larger stuffed-crust takeaway pizzas and one smaller Tiger Crust pizza. If you plan to share any of them, compare the pack’s servings with both appetites and check that its topping suits you both.
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Chicago Town Stuffed Crust Takeaway Loaded Cheese 630g
Consider this for one shared main when both diners want a cheese topping. Check the pack’s serving guidance, allergen declaration and oven instructions before planning the meal.
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Chicago Town Takeaway BBQ Stuffed Magnificent Meat Feast Pizza 640g
A shared-pizza option if both people want a meat topping and BBQ flavour. Confirm the stated servings and ingredients on the pack, particularly if either diner needs to avoid an allergen.
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Chicago Town Takeaway Stuffed Crust Sweet Honey BBQ Salami Pizza 635g
This gives two diners one salami-topped pizza to share, provided both want the sweet honey BBQ flavour. Check servings, allergens and cooking directions on the exact pack.
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Chicago Town Takeaway Stuffed Crust BBQ Chicken with BBQ Sauce Filled Crust 668g
Choose this shared-pizza format if both diners want BBQ chicken and a sauce-filled crust. Read the pack for its servings, allergens and exact cooking temperature and time.
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Chicago Town Tiger Crust Bacon Ham & Pineapple Pizza 380g
At 380g, this pack is smaller than the other four shown here. If sharing it as dinner, check the stated servings and consider whether you want sides; confirm the cooking method and allergens on the pack.
Frequently asked questions
Is one frozen pizza enough for two?
Check the exact pack’s serving statement against your appetites and whether you are serving sides. Goodfella's defines a serving of its Takeaway the Big Cheese as half a pizza, but that does not establish the servings of other products. Tesco Groceries lists pizzas ranging from a 155g individual format to larger takeaway-style packs.
Should we buy one large pizza or two separate ones?
One shared pizza is a practical choice when both diners want the same topping and its ingredients suit them. Choose separate pizzas when toppings, dietary requirements or preferred portions differ, and check whether you have room to store and cook both.
Can frozen pizza go in the microwave?
Use a microwave only when the exact pizza’s pack gives microwave instructions. Chicago Town provides them for Deep Dish Four Cheese, but instructions for one Deep Dish product do not apply to every frozen pizza. Follow the stated method and ensure the pizza is thoroughly hot before eating.
What should we check when cooking pizza from frozen?
Follow the exact pack’s storage and cooking directions, including its appliance setting and any standing time, and make sure the pizza is thoroughly cooked before serving. Goodfella's Takeaway the Big Cheese directs customers to store it frozen at −18°C; storage instructions can differ by product.
Is a vegetable-topped pizza vegan or a thin pizza gluten-free?
Neither the topping nor the crust thickness establishes that. Check the exact product’s ingredients, allergen declaration and dietary labelling; Tesco Groceries lists vegan and gluten-free pizzas separately, while Goodfella's Stonebaked Thin Pepperoni lists wheat and milk.