Shoppers planning a mixed meal
If the Chinese takeaway supplies the main dishes, choose a pizza size that adds something to the table without duplicating a main course.
Who is pizza for on takeaway night?
Small households adding a side
A smaller thin pizza or a two-pizza deep-dish pack gives you a way to plan how much pizza to serve alongside the other food.
Groups sharing the pizza
A larger stuffed-crust pizza is worth considering when several diners want pizza to form a substantial part of the meal.
What should you check before choosing?
Decide whether pizza is a side or a main component, then compare pack sizes and the exact recipes you would serve.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size | Compare the weight in grams and the number of pizzas. Account for how much Chinese food is already in the order. | I only want pizza as an extra, so a smaller pack may fit the meal better than a large sharing pizza. |
| Serving role | Check whether the pizza will be split, served individually or replace another dish. A two-pizza pack and one large pizza offer different ways to portion the meal. | Several of us want pizza as a substantial dish, rather than a small side. |
| Crust and toppings | Choose between thin, deep-dish and stuffed-crust formats, then check the exact toppings. For nutrition comparisons, note the serving size stated on each pack. | A particular crust or topping matters more to me than simply choosing the largest pack. |
| Allergens and cooking | Read the exact pack’s ingredients, allergen statement, oven method and storage instructions. Follow its directions for cooking from frozen. | I need to confirm that everyone can eat the chosen recipe and that I can cook it as directed. |
Common planning mistakes
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Adding a large pizza to an already full order
A 630g stuffed-crust pizza has a different role from a smaller pizza served as a side. Adding it without adjusting the rest of the order may leave more food than diners intend to serve.
Decide who will eat the pizza and whether it replaces another dish before choosing the pack size.
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Assuming every cheese pizza meets the same dietary needs
Ingredients and allergen statements differ by recipe. Goodfella’s Stonebaked Thin Margherita, for example, lists wheat and milk ingredients, while Dr. Oetker has a separately labelled gluten-free Ristorante Mozzarella product.
Check the current label for the exact pizza, including ingredients and precautionary allergen statements, before serving it.
Relevant pizza ranges
Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s lists own-label thin and deep-pan frozen pizzas that offer different pack sizes and crust styles.
- Its listed examples include a 354g Thin & Crispy Four Cheese pizza and a 379g Deep Pan Meat Feast pizza.
- Check the exact recipe and pack size rather than treating own-label pizzas as interchangeable.
Chicago Town
Chicago Town appears in both small deep-dish two-pizza packs and larger takeaway-style stuffed-crust formats.
- Sainsbury’s lists a 310g Deep Dish Four Cheese two-pack and a 630g Takeaway Cheesy Stuffed Cheese pizza.
- Those pack sizes serve different meal roles; check the serving information on the exact product.
Goodfella’s
Goodfella’s Stonebaked Thin range provides thin-crust recipes with different toppings.
- The brand describes its Stonebaked Thin pizzas as baked on stone.
- Check the individual recipe’s allergens, storage directions and cooking instructions.
Dr. Oetker
Dr. Oetker’s Ristorante range includes thin-and-crispy recipes and a separately labelled gluten-free Mozzarella pizza.
- The brand specifies 335g and a cooking time of 10–13 minutes for its standard Ristorante Mozzarella pizza, at 220°C conventional or 200°C fan.
- Use the instructions and allergen statement for the exact variant; the standard and gluten-free Mozzarella products are distinct.
Thin-crust pizzas on Joybuy
These thin-crust pizzas are options to consider when pizza will accompany Chinese takeaway rather than form a large shared dish. Compare their stated pack weights and toppings with the rest of your order.
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Dr. Oetker Ristorante Hawaii Pizza 355g
A 355g pizza to consider as an addition to the meal. Check the current pack’s ingredients and allergen statement before serving.
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Dr. Oetker Ristorante Prosciutto Funghi 350g
The 350g pack offers a defined amount to plan alongside other dishes. Follow the cooking and allergen information on the current pack.
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Goodfella’s Pepperoni Stonebaked Thin 332g
A 332g thin pizza for diners who want pepperoni alongside the takeaway. Check whether that pack size fits the number of people eating pizza.
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Goodfella’s Margherita Stonebaked Thin 334g
This 334g thin pizza is a cheese-and-tomato option to portion alongside the Chinese dishes. Read the current pack for its allergen and cooking directions.
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Dr Oetker Ristorante Pepperoni Salame Pizza 320g
At 320g, this is another pack size to weigh against the rest of the meal. Choose it if the pepperoni salame recipe suits the diners, and check the current allergen statement.
Frequently asked questions
How do I avoid buying too much pizza for a Chinese takeaway night?
Decide whether pizza is a side, a shared dish or a replacement for part of the takeaway order before choosing a pack. Compare its weight in grams with the number of diners and the other dishes you plan to serve.
When does a large takeaway-style pizza make sense?
Choose a large pizza when several people will share it or it will replace another substantial dish. If the Chinese food is the main meal, consider whether a smaller pizza or two-pizza pack fits the intended portions more closely.
Should I check allergens on a pizza I have bought before?
Yes. Check the ingredients and allergen statement on the exact current pack, because recipes and precautionary statements can differ between products or change over time. Do not assume a general brand description applies to every variant.
Can I cook frozen pizza straight from the freezer?
Follow the directions for the exact pizza. Dr. Oetker specifies 10–13 minutes at 220°C conventional or 200°C fan for its standard Ristorante Mozzarella, but another recipe may require a different method or time.
Can I refreeze pizza after it has defrosted?
Do not refreeze it if its pack instructs you not to. Goodfella’s states this for its checked Stonebaked Thin products; follow the storage instructions on the particular pizza you have bought.