Why pizza is the queen of the late-night (and downer) party

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Evelyn Carpenter

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Leaving behind the classic tapaditos and consommé, the late night service has been renewed and diversified, offering options for all tastes, including gourmet sandwiches, sushi stations, Mediterranean platters, skewers and a variety of pizzas.

In fact, if it's a matter of recharging your batteries and satiating your appetite after several hours of celebration, pizza will give you an absolute guarantee. How to present and announce it at your wedding? If you're closing the day with this typical Italian preparation, check out the following tips to succeed with your late-night menu.

At what time

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Assuming that marriages will go back to the way they were and the curfew will be just a memory -just like the coronavirus-, after midnight will be a good time to serve the pizzas. Ideally, closer to 1 a.m. However, it will depend on what time the dinner will be, when the wedding cake will be cut and when the party will end.

To inform about this late-night service, you can write it on a blackboard next to the wedding program, as a bonus track in the minutes for the menu, or ask the DJ to announce it over the loudspeaker. This way, your guests will know that there will be pizzas and will look forward to them Some, to regain energy and continue dancing; others, to satiate their nightly cravings; and also a percentage, to drink alcohol more calmly.

How to present the pizza

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1. In buffet format

A good alternative would be to set up a table where accommodate different varieties of already sliced pizzas In this way, diners will only have to approach and take the pieces they want in their plates. You can place a sign next to each pizza indicating the name and on a larger blackboard, the detail with the ingredients.

2. In foodtrucks

Another way to offer pizzas is through foodtrucks, that are ideal for fast food Whether by the slice or individual size, the good thing about this format is that the pizzas will be prepared at the precise moment, in full view of everyone, that is to say, they will come out of the oven as they are requested.

3. Cocktail type

Because of the size and diversity of ingredients, which still allow, however, also it is a good idea to offer pizzas or mini pizzas. They are very practical to eat standing up and as delicious as a normal pizza. They can be served by the waiters throughout the room, or placed on trays at the mercy of your guests.

Complements

On the other hand, regardless of the format you choose, set up a small table with some elements to complete the experience and make sure your guests don't miss anything, such as oregano, grated cheese, merken and pepper dispensers, as well as napkins and cutlery for those who want to use them. You can also set up a basket with garlic bread and cheese sticks to add to the experience.And since pizza is sure to make them thirsty, don't forget to offer cans of booze or beer as well.

What types of pizzas

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Finally, to satisfy the palates of all your family and friends. If you want to have three types of pizzas in your nightly service, the ideal will be to have three types of pizzas in your nightly service.

Classics

For lovers of traditional recipes, the simpler the ingredients, the more delicious the pizzas. Some classics you can't miss are the following:

  • Neapolitan Tomato sauce, cheese, ham, olives.
  • Pepperoni Tomato sauce, cheese, pepperoni.
  • Margarita Tomato sauce, cheese, basil.
  • Spanish Tomato sauce, cheese, chorizo, olives.
  • Hawaiian Tomato sauce, cheese, ham, pineapple.

Gourmet

Since it will be the last meal you offer at your wedding, close the night on a high note by delighting your guests with gourmet pizzas. That is, with recipes based on premium ingredients Your guests will be fascinated.

  • Chilena Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, bolognese sauce, mushrooms, basil.
  • Iberica Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, peperonata, black olives, serrano ham, rocket.
  • Texana BBQ sauce, mozzarella cheese, caramelized onion, bacon, olives.
  • Four cheeses Tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, parmesan, gruyere and blue cheese.
  • Sea and Land Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, chicken, shrimps, chives, olives.

Vegetarian/vegan

There are bound to be more than one vegetarian or vegan among your guests, so consider them in the evening service as well. One or two varieties of pizzas in this style will suffice.

  • Of palm hearts Tomato sauce, vegan cheese, palm hearts, paprika, corn, onion, mushrooms.
  • With artichoke bottoms Tomato sauce, vegan cheese, artichoke bottoms, green olives, asparagus.

Gluten free

And finally, in case there is a guest with celiac disease, whose condition is unknown, you should also add some gluten-free pizza. That is to say, with dough made with rice flour, corn flour, almond flour or quinoa flour among other varieties other than wheat.

What could go wrong? If you choose to offer pizzas for your late-night service, all your guests will be happy, recharged and their appetites satisfied, and you'll have no trouble finding caterers who can offer the best pizzas for your late-night menu.

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Evelyn Carpenter is the author of the best-selling book, All you need for your marriage. A Marriage guide. She has been married for over 25 years and has helped countless couples build successful marriages. Evelyn is a sought after speaker and relationship expert, and has been featured in various media outlets including Fox News, Huffington Post, and more.