There’s a lot more to your favorite pizza shop than meets the eye. Behind every perfect slice are tricks, techniques, and secrets that most customers never hear about. This article reveals some of the most surprising things happening behind the counter and in the kitchen. Once you know what really goes into making that hot, cheesy pizza, you’ll appreciate every bite even more.
Note: The content of this article does not reflect the Writer's personal beliefs.
Decide Before You Call
Few things frustrate a pizza shop more than a customer who isn’t ready to order. Before you call or step up to the counter, it’s a good idea to know exactly what toppings, sides, and extras you want. It keeps the line moving and helps the kitchen stay on schedule. Plus, it makes the whole experience smoother for everyone involved. A little preparation goes a long way when it comes to ordering pizza.
You're Not The Only Order
When you order pizza, chances are your delivery driver is bringing several other orders at the same time. It’s common for drivers to group deliveries together to save time and make their routes more efficient. While it makes sense from a business perspective, it can sometimes mean your pizza isn’t as hot as you’d hope when it arrives. Understanding how deliveries work might explain a slightly cooler slice now and then. After all, you're not the only one craving pizza tonight!
Expect to Wait
If you order a pizza to be delivered directly to your door, prepare to wait for it. Sure, it only takes a few minutes to bake a pizza, but that pizza then needs to be sliced, boxed, and driven to your house. Plus, there may be many other orders ahead of yours.
Geography Matters
Not every pizza shop can deliver to every address. If you’re outside their delivery range, they may have to turn down your order. It’s not personal — it’s usually about time, distance, and keeping deliveries efficient. Every shop has limits to what they can handle. A quick call to check your address can save you some disappointment later.
Have Your Money Ready
When the pizza delivery guy arrives at your door, and you have not pre-paid via an app, you better be ready with your cash.. Don’t slam the door in his face and then go back inside to search for cash. He doesn’t want to be standing outside waiting for you all night, and he's probably super busy delivering the next order.
Cheese Slides
Have you ever opened your pizza box just to find that the cheese has slid off the whole pie? It happens, and there is just nothing your delivery guy can do about it. That doesn’t mean he was out there shaking the pizza box, trying to ruin your order. So be nice! Just slide the cheese back on.
Keep Your Clothes On
Do not open the door to get your pizza delivery without first getting dressed. The pizza guy does not want to see you without clothes. There. We said it.
The Pizza Guy Never Forgets…
If you are rude, slow to get cash or skip the tip, your pizza delivery guy will remember that forever. Keep this in mind when you place your order, especially if you intend to order again. The delivery guy may seek revenge!
Get The Address Right
You’d be surprised by how many people get their own addresses wrong. It’s kind of vital if you actually want your pizza to be delivered. This is why ordering via an app is one of the best options for everyone.
Stop Talking
The pizza delivery guy does not want to hear your life story. As interesting as you think you are, he really just wants to give you your pizza and go home. Don’t try to talk to the delivery guy for hours and hours, or he may never want to come back.
Personal Cars
You may be surprised to learn that most delivery guys drive their own cars. It isn’t a company car or a shop car but their own personal vehicle. Remember to tip generously so they can keep filling that car up with gas (which they also pay for on their own…)
Walk, Don’t Order
There is nothing more annoying to a pizza delivery guy than delivering a pizza across the street. If you live close enough to walk to the pizza store in less than a minute, do not order delivery. You are just being lazy.
Pizza Trash
Pizza is best made fresh. If there are any leftover pizzas at the pizza shop at the end of the day, they all go right into the trash. We like to think that employees get to take home the leftovers, but the bottom line is that you won't be getting second-day pizza. That is a good thing!
Pizza Kits
Want to bake your own pizza? Lots of pizza shops will give you a ball of dough, a container of sauce, and some shredded cheese to be home. You can make your own pizza using these pre-made ingredients! This is a fun culinary project you may want to test out.
This post was originally published on Spatula Desserts.
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