Students with dependable oven access
Two oven-prepared pizzas give you a choice of toppings for move-in week. Check each pack’s cooking method, size and serving basis rather than assuming the pizzas will fit the same meal or oven slot.
Who is this choice for?
Students with limited kitchen access
If a shared oven may be difficult to use, consider a pizza that gives an explicit microwave method. Chicago Town provides one for its Deep Dish Mega Meaty; that instruction does not apply to other pizzas.
Students checking dietary requirements
Choose each pizza against its own current ingredient and allergen statement. A vegetarian topping does not establish dairy-free suitability, and a gluten-free label does not answer every other allergen question.
What should you check?
Two oven pizzas
Choose when: You can reliably use an oven and would rather keep two different toppings in the freezer.
Trade-off: This pair does not give you a microwave backup when the oven is occupied.
Oven pizza and microwave-labelled pizza
Choose when: Oven access may be uncertain during move-in week.
Trade-off: Chicago Town’s microwave-labelled Deep Dish Mega Meaty is a 157g meat pizza, not a like-for-like substitute for a larger pizza.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking equipment | Read each pack’s permitted cooking methods, appliance settings and time. Chicago Town gives its Deep Dish Mega Meaty a microwave method of 3 minutes at 800W or 900W, followed by a 1-minute stand; Dr. Oetker UK gives Ristorante Mozzarella oven instructions. | I need a meal I can prepare with the equipment available when I move in, not one that depends on getting an oven slot. |
| Freezer storage | Check space, the stated storage temperature and any instruction not to refreeze after thawing. Goodfella’s specifies −18°C storage for its Stonebaked Thin Margherita. | There needs to be room for both packs in a freezer that meets their storage instructions, including after the journey to my accommodation. |
| Dietary fit | Read the current ingredients, allergens and may-contain statements on both packs. Dr. Oetker UK lists possible soya and mustard presence for its gluten-free Ristorante Mozzarella. | If I am avoiding an ingredient, both pizzas must meet that requirement; a flavour or gluten-free label alone is not enough to decide. |
| Size and servings | Compare pack weights and the portion used for nutrition figures. Chicago Town’s 157g Deep Dish Mega Meaty and Tesco’s 420g Finest Margherita are different-sized products; check whether a label reports values per 100g, per serving or per pizza. | One smaller pizza may suit a single meal, while a larger pack needs a closer look at how much I expect to use at once. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Assuming every frozen pizza can be microwaved
Cooking directions differ by product. Tesco labels its Finest Margherita unsuitable for microwave cooking, whereas Chicago Town supplies a microwave method for Deep Dish Mega Meaty.
If a microwave may be your only option, choose a pack with its own microwave instructions and follow its wattage and standing-time directions.
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Treating every pack as the same meal size
Chicago Town’s 157g individual Deep Dish Mega Meaty differs substantially in pack weight from the 400g Sainsbury’s wood-fired pizza and Tesco’s 420g Finest Margherita. Nutrition labels may also use different serving bases.
Compare the pack weights and stated servings for both pizzas, then read nutrition values using the same basis where possible.
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Using a dietary label as the whole allergen check
A gluten-free or vegetarian description addresses a particular characteristic, not every ingredient or possible allergen. Dr. Oetker UK’s gluten-free Mozzarella listing, for example, includes a may-contain statement for soya and mustard.
Check the current ingredient and allergen statements for each pizza against the eater’s requirements.
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Choosing two packs before checking freezer space
Goodfella’s, Sainsbury’s and Tesco specify frozen storage at −18°C for the cited pizzas. Goodfella’s also instructs customers not to refreeze its Stonebaked Thin Margherita after defrosting.
Make sure both packs will fit and can be kept at the temperatures stated on their labels. Follow each pack’s instructions if it thaws during transport.
Brand and retailer references
Goodfella’s
Goodfella’s lists Stonebaked Thin, deep-pan and gluten-free pizza ranges. Its Stonebaked Thin Margherita is a 334g option to consider when an oven-prepared cheese pizza fits the plan.
- The manufacturer specifies frozen storage at −18°C for its Stonebaked Thin Margherita.
- Check the individual pack’s preparation and allergen directions rather than applying instructions from another Goodfella’s range.
Dr. Oetker Ristorante
Dr. Oetker UK gives its Ristorante Mozzarella oven instructions of 10–13 minutes at 200°C fan. It also lists a separate gluten-free Mozzarella variant.
- The stated oven setting and time can help with shared-kitchen planning for the standard Mozzarella pizza.
- The gluten-free variant may contain soya and mustard according to Dr. Oetker UK; check its current pack for your full dietary requirements.
Chicago Town
Chicago Town’s Deep Dish Mega Meaty is an individual meat pizza with a stated microwave method, making it a distinct option when oven access is uncertain.
- Chicago Town specifies 3 minutes at 800W or 900W, followed by a 1-minute stand, for this particular pizza.
- Its 157g pack and meat topping will not fit every portion or dietary requirement; do not apply its microwave method to other Chicago Town pizzas.
Tesco
Tesco lists frozen pizzas including its 420g Finest Margherita, an own-label example for students comparing full-size oven options.
- Tesco specifies storage at −18°C or cooler for its Finest Margherita.
- Tesco states that this pizza is not suitable for microwave cooking.
Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s lists a 400g Taste the Difference Mozzarella & Marinated Cherry Tomato Wood Fired Pizza as a larger cheese-and-tomato option.
- Sainsbury’s gives oven-from-frozen instructions and specifies freezer storage at −18°C for this pizza.
- Check its pack size, serving basis and current allergens against the other pizza in your pair.
Asda
Asda lists a frozen Pizza & Garlic Bread department, offering another retailer range to consider when deciding what to keep in a student freezer.
- Its frozen-food department includes a pizza category.
- Check the cooking, storage and allergen information on the particular Asda pizza you choose; a category listing does not establish those details.
Frozen pizzas on Joybuy
These five pizzas offer different toppings and pack sizes for a student choosing two freezer meals. Check each pack’s cooking and dietary instructions before pairing it with another.
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Dr Oetker Ristorante Pepperoni Salame Pizza 320g
This 320g pepperoni salame option could provide a different topping alongside a cheese pizza. Check its cooking directions, stated serving size and allergens against your kitchen access and dietary needs.
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Chicago Town Stuffed Crust Takeaway Loaded Cheese 630g
The 630g stuffed-crust cheese pizza is worth considering if you have space for a larger pack. Check its cooking method and serving basis; do not assume it has the microwave directions supplied for Chicago Town’s individual Deep Dish pizza.
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Chicago Town Takeaway Stuffed Crust Sweet Honey BBQ Salami Pizza 635g
This 635g stuffed-crust pizza combines a honey BBQ flavour with salami. If avoiding milk or another allergen, check the current pack’s ingredient and allergen statements rather than judging suitability from the topping name.
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Chicago Town Takeaway Stuffed Crust BBQ Chicken with BBQ Sauce Filled Crust 668g
At 668g, this chicken-topped stuffed-crust pizza needs consideration for freezer space and portions. Check the full oven settings and cooking time on the pack before relying on it for a shared-kitchen meal.
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Chicago Town Tiger Crust Bacon Ham & Pineapple Pizza 380g
The 380g pack offers bacon, ham and pineapple on a tiger crust if those toppings suit your pair. Read the pack for complete oven directions and its current allergen statement before choosing it.
Frequently asked questions
Should both pizzas be the same type?
They do not need to be. If you can use an oven reliably, two toppings give you a choice; if oven access is uncertain, an oven pizza and an explicitly microwave-labelled pizza cover different cooking situations. Check that both meet the eater’s dietary requirements.
Can I microwave any frozen pizza?
No. Use a microwave only when the individual pizza’s instructions provide a method for it. Chicago Town gives one for Deep Dish Mega Meaty, while Tesco states that its Finest Margherita is not suitable for microwave cooking.
What freezer conditions should I check?
Make sure there is space to keep both pizzas at the temperatures stated on their packs. The cited Goodfella’s, Sainsbury’s and Tesco products specify −18°C storage; follow any pack instruction not to refreeze after thawing.
How do I check whether a pizza meets dietary requirements?
Read the current ingredient and allergen statements for each pizza, including may-contain wording where relevant. Dr. Oetker UK’s gluten-free Ristorante Mozzarella, for example, carries a may-contain statement for soya and mustard.
How should I compare different pizza sizes?
Compare pack weight, stated servings and the basis used for nutrition figures. Chicago Town’s 157g individual Deep Dish Mega Meaty and Tesco’s 420g Finest Margherita are different-sized products, so check how much of each pack you expect to use for a meal.