Pizza Day: How To Celebrate The Upcoming Day

Every year on February 9^th in the Ireland National Pizza Day is celebrated with the aim to provide more awareness to the possibilities commercial establishments can achieve with the baked flatbread. In this article we will be discussing the ways in which a commercial caterer can entice customers through the door this pizza day as well as the equipment needed for the upcoming day. How to Make the most of National Pizza Day There are numerous ways in which a commercial bar or restaurant can incorporate pizza day into their operations for the upcoming event. The fact of the matter is that for commercial establishments, the day is essentially redundant unless they can entice customers to their bar or restaurant. It is important to remember to make note of this day as a restaurant, advertise endlessly about the event and also to take advantage of social media. Posting pictures and videos of the event after it has happened is how the message will spread. Also encouraging customers to photograph and video their experience is a fantastic approach to the upcoming event. This is why we have provided a few examples of what could work and the reasons for why each approach should be adopted. Kids Make Their Own Pizza For a commercial establishment that prides itself on their family-friendly atmosphere we would highly recommend this ploy to attract customers through the front door. Giving kids the freedom to be able to be creative can be an excellent outlet for them, but even from a more logistical sense a family would be more willing to return to an establishment if the children enjoyed their experience. The opportunity to get kids involved will also lead to more social engagement through the form of social media. This approach would be most suitable for a commercial restaurant that operates in the family-friendly sector of the restaurant industry. At Alliance Online we stock excellent options for this occasion that will be ideal for children, an example of this being our Colpac Jungle Lion kids meal boxes that can be used for the children to take their own pizza away with them if they want to. Pizzaiolo Inviting a local pizzaiolo (someone who specialises in baking pizzas) to your commercial establishment is also an excellent idea as they will provide an expertise and knowledge that otherwise wouldn’t be available. Whilst pizza may not seem like it is difficult to bake it would be most advisable for a commercial bar or restaurant to bring in a pizzaiolo who can guarantee a professional standard pizza every time. Pizza Industry Trends The trends for the pizza sector have been debated incessantly for years now to the point where it would be redundant for further discussion as to what substantiates a pizza trend however due to the endless conversation about this matter many different trends from all over the world have been tried and tested. The following are some of the most popular trends for national Pizza Day this year. At first glance pepperoni may seem like an obvious option as it has been around since the early 1900s however we can safely say that the genius of pepperoni pizza lies in the variations that can be accomplished with the topping. For the first time in 2022, bacon became one of the top 5 ingredients for pizza which is a culmination of the growth it has seen since the initial rise in 2014 when it was the fastest-growing protein used for pizzas. These reasons make it clear that Pepperoni and Bacon will be vital aspects of any national pizza day celebrations. Based on a report undertaken by Future Market Insights, the global gluten-free pizza crust market will reach $5 billion by 2032, it is clear that the future of the pizza market like many others in the food sector lies in the ability to offer healthier variations. Not only for monetary gain but also because a large percentage of the UK and Ireland are now gluten-free, in fact a report form the BBC in 2016 claimed that over 8.5 million people had gone gluten-free which was 7 years ago highlighting the potential for this sector in 2023. Why do people have a gluten-free diet? The main reason of this is that evidence suggests that people will experience less bloating, lowered inflammation as well as more energy. The importance of the gluten-free diet could be potentially lifesaving which is why many across Ireland are adopting the diet and why bars and restaurants have to make adjustments to their menus. Equipment Needed Whether it be for a visual impact or for practicality, we have all the ovens necessary for a commercial establishment. It has been long argued that pizza can be cooked in a regular commercial oven however the quality is simply inadequate and pales in comparison to a pizza oven that is designed and crafted to suit the slight differences and nuances needed to cook pizza to perfection. You are probably wondering what the differences are for a pizza oven and regular commercial oven, well the key distinctions are the heat that pizza ovens can reach and the time-management a pizza oven provides. One of the most important aspects of the pizza oven is the speed and efficiency with which it can cook pizza at, where a conventional commercial oven will probably take between 10-12 minutes to bake a pizza, a pizza oven can do it within 60 to 90 seconds. Cutting down over 10 minutes of preparation meaning that service will be increased tenfold. It isn’t just the pizza oven that will be needed, items such as pizza paddles and potentially oven gloves will be a necessity. A pizza paddle combines both practicality and  in the pizza making process, removing the pizza from an oven will demand a pizza paddle as this is the only tool that will keep the contents and structure of the pizza complete. At Alliance Online we offer a wide range of pizza paddles that can be used in a commercial establishment. From Utopia, the Milano bamboo pizza paddle is the perfect example of a modern pizza paddle that will prevent any burning and also offers a natural look that will fit in with most commercial environments. Now we understand why a pizza oven is so important to the pizza cooking process, let’s discuss the possibilities currently available on the Alliance Online website. The pizza oven we would recommend in our 20 years of supplying the sector would be the Sirman Stromboli single deck pizza oven. The reasoning behind this lies in the simple magnificence the model offers, features such as a ventilated motor as well as a coaxial reduction gear belt transmission are just two of the many reasons as to why the Sirman Stromboli pizza oven would be the ideal choice for a commercial bar or restaurant. We also stock pizza ovens that come from the renowned Italian brand Cuppone which would be the obvious and ultimate option for a commercial catering establishment that is taking national pizza day more seriously and would be interested in baking pizzas long-term. For a pizza restaurant already operating, we would still recommend the Cuppone range of pizza ovens as they are one of the finest ranges currently on the market. Long-Term Impact Of Pizza Day Understandably for many, getting involved in pizza day can seem unnecessary especially for a caterer that usually doesn’t deal with pizza. However the lasting impact of opting in for this day could be huge. Introducing the idea of pizza products to your establishment could be exactly what is needed for your establishment to take off. As previously mentioned the greatness of pizza day is the opportunity for caterers to experiment with pizza varieties and to see if the venture would be profitable. With global estimates being a growth of 6.11% between 2022 and 2026 and a total forecast of $51.38 billion, it is clear why many believe that the pizza industry is growing rapidly in Ireland. So to get involved with Pizza Day 2023 we would recommend purchasing a pizza oven to deal with the expected demand and also fully dive into the different pizza types that are currently available. Who knows pizza day 2023 could provide your establishment with it’s new leading food product. Here at Alliance Online we appreciate that Pizza Day might not be at the top of the list for priorities in the current economic climate in Ireland. However we can say that in our 23 years of operating and expertise in the sector, the pizza ovens and article above can reassure any restauranteur that if they try pizza day it will be a success. For more information on the wider range of pizza ovens we currently stock please click here.