Pizza
may be the perfect dinner party main dish because it is almost a
complete meal on its own and it is adaptable and fun. Pizza ranks
very high in surveys on favorite foods in America. According to the
US Department of Agriculture, every day in 2014 about 13 percent of
Americans choose to dine on pizza. A dinner party cannot do
better than to serve food the guests love.
The
idea of takeout pizza for an adult dinner party may seem unusual.
However, takeout makes it easy for the host to have hot food ready at
the time they desire without a lot of fuss or mess. The choice of
takeout can even allow you to have more guests than usual without any
added stress. A few steps can transform the night into an
impressive dinner party.
Leave
the paper plates in the kitchen. Put down a tablecloth, set out linen
napkins and set the table as it would be for any other dinner party.
Transfer the pizzas from their box to a wooden pizza peel. Pizza
shops use the large, flat spatulas to remove the hot pie from the
oven. Short-handled peels make unique serving plates and are
affordable and easy to find for sale online.
Pizza and salad make wonderful dinner companions, but try to do more than the basic tomato and lettuce salad. Include a couscous salad or even a gourmet potato salad. Pile baskets of garlic bread around the table and add spinach-artichoke dip to enjoy with the bread.
Caprese salad skewers are a gluten-free food choice for guests that may have a gluten intolerance. The tomato, basil and mozzarella skewers coated in seasonings and olive oil will give these guests the flavor of pizza. Serve them on skewers, rather than as a salad, to make the bites fun to eat and visually appealing. This is a side dish that all guests will want to add to their plate.
Many people will want to dip their garlic bread or pizza crusts in a flavored sauce. Warmed marinara is a classic and popular choice.
You can also try balsamic vinegar or pesto mixed with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Set out freshly grated parmesan and chopped garlic as toppings.
The best type of wine to serve with dinner will depend on the pizza toppings. Serve a dry rosé with Margherita pizza, a Riesling with Canadian bacon, and a chardonnay with any pizza that includes a white sauce rather than the traditional tomato-based sauce. If you need more ideas, an online wine guide will provide examples of the wine that works with different types of pizza.
Have several wines available for the guests when serving a variety of topped pizzas. Let the guests choose their preference so they have the combination they enjoy.
A dinner party should include dessert. Sorbet is a good option because it is a light dish after a heavy meal. You may find it both fun and elegant to stick to an Italian theme, and this can means favorites like gelato, tiramisu, or cannoli. Offer a gourmet coffee or tea to enjoy with the dessert or for those that want a simple finish to the meal.
A medium pizza will typically serve about three to four people. It may go further with side dishes and dessert available. At
Camden House of Pizza, we can help with our variety of pizza toppings and desirable side dish options. Contact us tonight to try for yourself our fresh, handmade pizza and side dishes like meatballs and antipasto salad.