Delicious Ideas for National Pizza Month

Hey there, pizza lovers! Did you know that October is National Pizza Month? It’s the perfect excuse to indulge in your favourite cheesy, saucy, and crispy creations, after all, Autumn isn’t all about comfortable roast dinners and hot bowls of soup. In this month’s blog, we are going to explore some fantastic alternative ways you can make your own, from crafting a buffet for a hungry crowd, to making pizza in a pan. We’ve also got an option for those with a sweet tooth.

Don’t forget, the BBC Good Food Show Winter is next month, where you can indulge in more culinary delights and shop for the perfect pizza-making ingredients. Book your tickets now with 15%* off, using code BLOG15.

One-Sheet Buffet Pizza
by Becky Excell

A pizza that’s perfect for feeding a crowd and equally delightful as leftovers. This creation offers a thin and crispy gluten free crust that serves as a canvas for a world of flavours. Load it up with your favourite toppings, and you have a tasty meal that’ll please everyone.

Fakeaway Quick and Easy Flatbread Pizza
by Chris Bavin 

Sometimes life gets busy, and you need a pizza fix in a hurry. Whether you opt for store-bought flatbreads or take the time to craft your own, let your creativity run free with toppings, and you’ll have a meal that’s as enjoyable to create as it is to eat. 

Pizza in a pan
by HexClad 

Elevate your pizza game with our Pepperoni Pan Pizza recipe, from our Winter Show sponsor, HexClad. Roll out your pizza dough, add sauce, mozzarella, cheddar, and layers of pepperoni. Bake for a flavourful and textured delight. Achieve a perfectly crispy thanks to the innovative cookware from HexClad.

Cookie Dough Pizza
by BBC Good Food Team

Now, if you’re craving something sweet, we’ve got just the thing for you: Cookie Dough Pizza. Chocolate chips, marshmallows, caramel drizzle, you name it! It’s like dessert and pizza merged into a delightful creation. Perfect for satisfying that sweet tooth.

Looking for more delicious festive recipe inspiration?

Don’t forget the BBC Good Food Show Winter opens next month and you can catch top celebrity chefs cooking up a storm in LIVE demos, offering plenty of new recipe  inspiration to keep your taste buds excited throughout the festive season. Catch recipes such as The Hairy Bikers’ Tomato Soup with Cheese Dumplings, Nadiya Hussain’s Duck Egg Bhuna, or Jane Dunn’s Espresso Martini Cake. Yum!

*15% off valid on standard entry tickets only. Not all celebrities appear on all days and the line-up. Ends 23:59 31 October 2023. Not valid on Saturday entry, VIP tickets, added extras, or with any other offer. £3.95 transaction fee per e-ticket order. Details correct at time of print.