How Many Guests Can I Feed With An Extra Large Pizza?

Hosting a party and have a big crowd to feed? Or, is your child’s soccer team headed to your house after the big win? Before leaving the field, open the Mario’s Pizza app to order a few extra large pizza pies.

Benefits Of Ordering An Extra Large Pizza

Pizza is an economical option when you have a crowd to feed. Plus, it’s an all-time favorite. However, when ordering pies, which is the better deal? Should you order several large size pies or an extra large pizza? Generally, buying a larger pie offers some great advantages:

1. One large sized pizza is usually cheaper than 2 smaller pies while feeding the same number of people.
2. Ordering a bigger size means less you need to carry out.
3. Leftover slices taste great the next day.

A Pizza’s Diameter Impacts The Quantity Of People It Can Feed

Traditionally, pizza is a hand-tossed dough shaped into a circle. Although some pizzerias serve square, Sicilian style, most pizzas are circular. Typically, Italian restaurants offer several sizes to accommodate a varying number of people:

• 1-2 guests, order a 10-inch pie
• 3-4 guests, opt for a 15-inch pie
• 5-6 guests, select a 17-inch pie
• 6-8 guests, go for a 19-inch pie
• 8-10 guests, choose a 24-inch pie

As the pizza diameter increases, the pie can feed more people because the area expands significantly. So, while all pies may have 8 slices, the larger pies offer bigger portions.

Cost Breakdown By Size

Of course, pizzerias charge different prices for their pies. However, for this demonstration, we’ll be using prices from Mario’s Pizza:

• 12″ $11.95
• 15″ $15.25
• 17″ $17.95
• 19″ $20.95
• 24″ $29.95

Let’s say you’ll need to feed 20 adults. According to the size chart, you could order these sized pizzas:

• 2 24-inch pizzas $29.95 x 2 = $59.90
• 4 17-inch pizzas $17.95 x 4 = $71.80
• 5 15-inch pizzas $15.25 x 5 = $76.25

As you can see from our example, it’s much more economical to order the largest size pies. This makes our extra large pizza size very affordable when hosting a crowd.

However, not every Italian restaurant offers a pizza as large as ours. The largest size pie at many pizzerias is only 16 inches.

Extra Large NY Style Pizza Is Our Specialty

At Mario’s Pizza, we specialize in extra large thin crust, NY style pizza. This crust is flexible, allowing you to fold it in half with a satisfying crunch and chewiness. Our vibrant, sweet, and tangy tomato is our family’s secret recipe. From a flavor perspective, it plays a significant role in the overall taste.

Of course, only low-moisture mozzarella will do, with its mild flavor and meltability.  Finally, toppings customize your pie with your preferred taste. Mario’s offers 32 delicious choices to enhance the flavor.

Do some guests dislike pepperoni, while others love it? Don’t worry! Just let us know, and we can spread the topping over half your pie. You can choose to build your own pie or choose one of our specialty pizzas:

• 5 Boroughs – meat toppings
• Greenhouse – vegetable toppings
• The Worx – meat and vegetable toppings
• Pizza Bianca – white pizza
• Spicy Buffalo Chicken – spicy sauce
• Cauliflower/rice-based crust

Pizza And More!

While NY style pizza is our specialty, it’s only one of several Italian dishes we serve. Our extensive menu also includes many other delicious options:

• Appetizers
• Salads
• Calzones
• Strombolis
• Subs
• Italian entrees
• Desserts

Whether you choose our pizza or other menu items, we always begin with high-quality, fresh ingredients. We follow traditional techniques and time-honored recipes. It’s a difference you can taste in every bite.

FAQs About Pizza

Planning a get-together with some friends to watch the game? Make the time extra special with some extra large pizza from Mario’s! Below, we answer a few questions about this Italian dish.

Is There A Best Way To Reheat Leftover Pizza?

In the oven

• Preheat the oven to 350°F
• Place the slices on a sheet pan and cover with aluminum foil
• Put it in the oven for 10 – 15 minutes

On the stove top

• Add your slice to a cast-iron pan
• Place the pan on the stovetop over low heat.
• It’s done when the cheese starts to melt and bubble.

Air fryer

• Heat the air fryer to 400° F
• Cook for 4-5 minutes

What Is The Number 1 Pizza Topping?

Usually, pepperoni tops the list of America’s favorite pizza toppings.

Do Customers Like Mario’s Large Sized Pizza?

While many pizzerias’ large sized pizza is 16 -18 inches, Mario’s is humongous at 24 inches. This size is perfect for parties and family gatherings at an excellent value. But, don’t just take our word for it, see what our customers have to say:

I picked up some to go pizzas from Mario’s for a work celebration. They were a hit! The huge 24″ party size pizza is a great value and a ton of fun to share! I ordered via phone and it was ready and right on time when I arrived.  – Jake P. Winston Salem

My family of four went in to order their party pizza. This thing was 24″ in diameter. Huge! They cut it in 12 slices and I swear you can only eat two. Their fried ravioli is the best. I got two orders as an appetizer. Fantastic. I also loved they had non carbonated drinks as well. And low calorie, no sugar options. – Angela F. High Point

Who Offers A Super Large Pizza Near Me?

Mario’s Pizza is one of the few Italian restaurants in the area to offer a super large 24-inch pie. Why not order a hot, delicious pie for your next get-together?