People cooking for one or two
A smaller pack may be easier to fit into the meal you have planned. Check its weight and serving guidance rather than assuming every thin pizza provides the same number of portions.
Who is each format for?
Households planning a shared meal
A larger stuffed-crust pizza is worth considering when several people will eat together. Make room in the freezer and allow for the cooking time stated on that product’s pack.
Shoppers with dietary or allergen requirements
Choose by the exact flavour and its current label, not by the brand or crust style alone. A standard product and a specifically labelled free-from variant need separate checks.
What should you check before choosing?
Start with the number of diners, then check the crust, oven instructions and label for the exact pizza you intend to cook.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size | Compare net weights and the product’s stated serving basis. A 335g pizza and a 630g pizza are substantially different pack sizes. | I’m cooking for one or two, or I need a larger pizza to share. |
| Crust and cooking | Check the crust style, oven type and exact pack instructions. Dr. Oetker gives a 10–13 minute guide for its 335g Ristorante Mozzarella; Chicago Town gives 18–23 minutes in a fan oven for its 640g Takeaway Loaded Pepperoni. | Tonight I want either a thin, crisp base and a shorter stated oven guide, or a larger stuffed-crust meal with time to cook it. |
| Freezer fit | Check the pack dimensions against a flat space in your freezer, as well as its frozen-storage instructions. Follow any direction not to refreeze after defrosting. | There needs to be room to store the pizza until I’m ready to cook it. |
| Allergens | Read the current ingredients, highlighted allergens and any precautionary statement for the exact flavour. Check a specifically labelled free-from product against the allergen you need to avoid. | I need to know whether this particular pizza meets my dietary requirements; another flavour from the same brand may differ. |
Common buying mistakes
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Picking a large stuffed-crust pizza when time is short
Chicago Town gives its 640g Takeaway Loaded Pepperoni an 18–23 minute fan-oven guide, while Dr. Oetker gives its 335g Ristorante Mozzarella a 10–13 minute guide.
Check the oven guide for the flavour you are buying before deciding whether it fits your evening.
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Assuming every flavour from one brand has the same allergens
The standard Goodfella’s and Dr. Oetker examples cited here contain wheat and milk, while specifically labelled gluten-free variants also exist.
Read the current pack’s ingredients and allergen statement for the exact variant; do not transfer a free-from claim from another pizza.
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Forgetting the space a frozen pizza needs
A pizza that does not fit flat in the available freezer space may be impractical to keep for a later meal.
Check the pack dimensions before ordering and follow its frozen-storage and defrosting directions.
Brand and retailer references
These examples illustrate different pizza formats and label checks; a brand name alone does not establish the features of every flavour.
Goodfella’s
Its Stonebaked Thin range is a reference point for shoppers considering a thin base.
- Goodfella’s gives its Stonebaked Thin Cheese & Ham pizza a 15–19 minute oven guide.
- That guide applies to the named flavour; check another flavour’s own pack for cooking and allergen information.
Dr. Oetker
Ristorante includes thin-and-crispy pizzas as well as specifically labelled gluten-free and vegan variants.
- The 335g Ristorante Mozzarella has a 10–13 minute oven guide.
- That standard Mozzarella example contains wheat and milk; check each variant separately for dietary suitability.
Chicago Town
Its Takeaway and stuffed-crust formats provide larger-pack options for a shared meal.
- Chicago Town lists its Takeaway Cheese Stuffed Crust Loaded Pepperoni at 640g.
- The same product has an 18–23 minute fan-oven guide; other Chicago Town pizzas need their own instructions checked.
Tesco
Its frozen-pizza listings provide a retailer reference for comparing branded and specifically labelled free-from options.
- Tesco’s free-from listings include Goodfella’s Gluten Free Margherita and Dr. Oetker Ristorante Gluten Free Mozzarella.
- Check the selected product’s current label rather than assuming that a standard pizza has the same ingredients as a free-from variant.
Frozen pizza options on Joybuy
These options include a 630g stuffed-crust pizza and smaller 320–380g pizzas with different named crust styles. Match the individual pack to the diners, freezer space and cooking plans rather than treating them as interchangeable.
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Chicago Town Stuffed Crust Takeaway Loaded Cheese 630g
Consider this 630g stuffed-crust pack when planning a meal to share. The Joybuy product information lists milk and gluten from wheat as allergens; follow the current pack’s cooking instructions.
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Dr. Oetker Ristorante Hawaii Pizza 355g
This 355g pizza offers a smaller pack than the 630g sharing option. Check the Hawaii variant’s own cooking directions and allergen label; the guide for Ristorante Mozzarella does not establish its cooking time.
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Goodfella’s Margherita Stonebaked Thin 334g
The 334g Stonebaked Thin format is an option when you want a thin base without a large stuffed-crust pack. Use this Margherita variant’s own cooking and allergen instructions.
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Pizza Express Margherita 320g
At 320g, this is the smallest pack in this selection by stated weight. Check its serving guidance, cooking directions and allergen label before deciding whether it fits your meal.
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Chicago Town Tiger Crust Bacon Ham & Pineapple Pizza 380g
Choose this 380g pack if its named crust and bacon, ham and pineapple topping fit the meal you want. Check the exact pack’s cooking, storage and allergen directions.
Frequently asked questions
Should I choose thin crust or stuffed crust for a shared winter meal?
A larger stuffed-crust pizza is a sensible format to consider for sharing: Chicago Town lists its Takeaway Loaded Pepperoni at 640g. If you prefer a smaller pack and thin base, Dr. Oetker’s Ristorante Mozzarella is 335g. Check serving guidance for the exact pizza and the number of diners.
How long does a frozen pizza take to cook?
Follow the exact pack and oven setting. Dr. Oetker gives its Ristorante Mozzarella 10–13 minutes at 200°C in a fan oven; Goodfella’s gives its Stonebaked Thin Cheese & Ham 15–19 minutes at 180°C in a fan oven; Chicago Town gives its Takeaway Loaded Pepperoni 18–23 minutes at 180°C in a fan oven. Those guides should not be transferred to other flavours.
Is a standard cheese pizza suitable for someone avoiding milk or gluten?
Do not assume so: the standard Goodfella’s and Dr. Oetker examples cited here contain wheat and milk. Read the exact product’s current ingredients and allergen statement. The Food Standards Agency says a free-from label guarantees the absence of the specified allergen, so check which allergen the claim actually names.
Can I refreeze a pizza after it has thawed?
Follow the directions on its own pack. The cited Goodfella’s Stonebaked Thin Cheese & Ham instructions say not to refreeze after defrosting; do not assume every pizza has identical storage directions.