Today is National Pizza Day, and what better way to celebrate than with a delicious slice of your favorite variety?
According to recent data, Brits spend over £5 billion on pizzas each year, with 80% of them ordered from restaurants and takeaways, and the remaining 20% bought from supermarkets.
Consumer reporter Lynsey Hope samples supermarket cook at home pizzas and rates them out of five
But as prices continue to rise, there's a money-saving option that involves buying your favorite brand's cook-at-home pizza and preparing it yourself.
Popular chains like Franco Manca, Zizzi, and Pizza Express offer cook-at-home options, giving customers the chance to enjoy their favorite pizzas in the comfort of their own homes.
In this article, consumer reporter Lynsey Hope samples pizzas from these chains and provides her verdict and rating out of five for each.
Zizzi
Rustica Piccante Pepperoni Pizza £4.25, Morrisons
Zizzi's Rustica Piccante Pepperoni Pizza is £4.25 at Morrisons
This pizza was very spicy but good value
(Cooking time: 11-12 mins)
Zizzi has recently launched a range of branded dishes at selected Morrisons stores. Consumer reporter Lynsey Hope tried their Rustica Piccante Pepperoni Pizza to see how it compared to the restaurant version.
According to Hope, the crumbled pepperoni and well-cooked base were enjoyable. The pizza had a spicy taste, thanks to the hot peppers and drizzled chili oil. Considering the price, she felt it was good value.
Rating: 3/5
Franco Manca
Spicy Salami, Fried Onion and Chilli-Infused Honey, £5, ocado.com
A Franco Manca Spicy Salami, Fried Onion and Chilli-Infused Honey pizza is £5 at ocado.com
This delicious pizza is my top pick
(Cooking time: 9 minutes)
Franco Manca's Spicy Salami, Fried Onion and Chilli-Infused Honey pizza comes with a sourdough base topped with rich tomato sauce, spicy salami, mozzarella, and fried onions. According to Hope, this pizza was easy to prepare and cooked perfectly in just nine minutes. She praised the base and described it as the best she's ever had outside a restaurant. Overall, she found it to be of exceptional quality and simply delicious.
Rating: 5/5
TGI Fridays
Triple Pepperoni Sharing Pizza £4.50, iceland.co.uk
TGI Fridays' Triple Pepperoni Sharing Pizza is £4.50 at Iceland
This base was very dry and the pizza was not very tasty
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