A Hat-Trick of Tips: Hosting the Perfect Football Pizza Party

As we kick-off a new season of football, we decided to share our hat-trick of top goals when hosting the perfect footie pizza party. Celebrate victory (or soften the blow of defeat) with beautifully cooked pizza and an epic range of snacks long after the final whistle.

Goal 1 - Don’t forget your kit! 

Pizza parties take planning, and if you want to fire out some epic slices at halftime, you need to have a few fundamental essentials on hand to kick-off pizza-making season in style.

We love using the Ooni Prep and Proof Pack (consisting of two pizza dough boxes and a bamboo prep lid) for parties with three or more people, as it’s excellent for proofing, storing, and then rolling out your dough when it’s time to make pizza. Pair this up with the beloved Ooni Stack (or the larger Ooni Pizza Topping Station if you’ve got the room!), and you have somewhere to store your toppings before your guests arrive. An Ooni Digital Thermometer is a must for checking the temperature of your baking stone, and we also like to whip out the Dual-Sided Grizzler Plate, as it can help you produce crowd-pleasing favourites like perfectly-sizzled shrimp or gorgeous chargrilled veggies.

Suppose you’re going to be the designated host for the entirety of the football season. In that case, we’d strongly suggest upgrading to Ooni’s electric pizza oven Volt as it’s suitable for use inside or outdoors, and its Boost function will recharge your pizza stone between bakes. The gas-powered Koda 16 is another excellent choice for entertaining. A massive cooking area and a simple ignition will help you turn out loads of pizzas with minimal effort.