Ultimately, warm weather allows people to do more things outside. For example, towns host community concerts and movie nights in the park. Families enjoy time at the local park or pool.  To make your outing more memorable, plan to take some food along for a picnic.  Let’s explore some fantastic pizza picnic ideas for your next excursion.

Pizza Is The Ultimate Picnic Food

Almost everyone loves pizza, and it’s the perfect choice for your next picnic for many reasons:

  1. Economical

When looking for a takeout meal, pizza is a budget-friendly choice compared to other fast food options. Plus, there’s no preparation when you order from your favorite pizzeria.

  1. Convenience

You don’t have to worry about packing utensils or plates, making cleaning up afterwards a snap. Plus, pizza is easy to transport to your favorite destination.

  1. Versatile

It’s available with different toppings, crusts, and sauces. Thus, you can satisfy diverse tastes and dietary needs.

Transporting Pizza

Pizza tastes best when it’s hot and crispy. Yet, transporting it incorrectly can make it a soft and soggy mess. Wrapping pizza in aluminum foil can trap heat to keep it hot, but it also keeps in moisture. This trapped humidity can turn the crust soggy.

Instead, use an insulated pizza bag. Moreover, you can find several reasonably priced options from $15 to $35 on Amazon. Some even have moisture control to help eliminate sogginess. One tip to keep your meal hot is to preheat the bag. Simply place a heated reusable hot pack or water bottle inside for a few minutes before putting in the pizza.

Indoor Pizza Picnic Ideas

Unfortunately, the weather is unpredictable. You may plan a fun outdoor excursion when storm clouds roll in. Or, you may prefer to plan an indoor picnic and avoid the bugs. For a fun indoor event, keep these tips in mind:

  1. Theme

Will you be hosting a gathering of your friends, having a romantic evening, or unwinding with your family? Each situation requires a different ambiance, unique to the purpose of the gathering.

  1. Get Comfortable

For an indoor picnic, you’ll need a big enough space for everyone to sit on the floor. Depending on your guest list, you may have to move some furniture around. Then, lay a blanket or tablecloth down and arrange some comfortable pillows.

  1. Set The Mood

Use lighting, décor, and music to create the perfect setting. These sensory details can help set the mood for your indoor picnic. For example, flameless candles add the subtle glow of candlelight. Comparatively, string lights add a festive, party vibe.

  1. Pick Your Food

Pizza is one of the best foods for an indoor picnic. Moreover, you can add variety to the menu with a charcuterie board, garlic knots, or fried mushrooms.

Pizza Picnic Ideas FAQs

Now that you’ve got some great pizza picnic ideas, do you know where to get a delicious NY style pie? In the Piedmont area, Mario’s Pizza is a favorite Italian restaurant and pizzeria. Below, we answer a few commonly asked questions about our establishments.

Which Restaurant Should I Choose For My Pizza Picnic?

Mario’s Pizza began in the pizza capital, Brooklyn, NY. Growing up in a large Italian family, 3 brothers learned the family secrets of creating delicious Italian food. In 1981, they moved to North Carolina to open a pizzeria. Today, many people across the Piedmont area enjoy Mario’s Pizza. Here’s what a few of them say about our pies:

We get carry out pizza from Mario’s on Cloverdale Ave in WS regularly. It is GREAT! The cannolis are fantastic too. And the people who work there are the nicest. Love it! – Mary K. Winston Salem

We Googled pizza near me and we landed on Mario’s Pizza. Mario’s can be found in a strip mall so for people who don’t look for these little gems are missing out on really good food. We got a slice of pizza, 4 mozzarella sticks and a drink for $8.50 for each person. Great food for a very reasonable price, that’s a win for our lunch. Their pizza sauce and marinara was some of the best we’ve eaten. The sauce was not bitter and had a great balance of spices. We will definitely go back if in the area again. – Rebecca B. Mount Pleasant

Ordered take out for my father in laws birthday because Mario’s is his favorite pizza. He’s from NY and swears it’s the closest thing around. We got half sausage / half pepperoni, olive, onion and a side salad. Their side salad has all the goodies on it and it was yummy. The pizza was delicious and I’ll be back for sure. We ordered online and process was easy. I was able to walk right it and get the pizza. – Chelsea R. Winston Salem

Where Can I Find Mario’s Pizza?

We have 9 convenient locations throughout the Triad:

  • 1469 River Ridge Drive, Clemmons
  • 266 Harvey Street, Winston-Salem
  • 2205 Cloverdale Avenue, Northwest Winston-Salem
  • 1066 Hanes Mall Boulevard, Winston-Salem
  • 3354 W. Friendly Avenue Suite 142, Greensboro
  • 4215 W Wendover Avenue, Greensboro
  • 1575 New Garden Road, Greensboro
  • 5824 Samet Drive, High Point
  • 2645 N Main Street, High Point

Do You Offer Gift Cards?

We do! You can purchase gift cards in any amount at any of our restaurants or from our app. These make great gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and holidays.

So, the next time you’re planning a pizza picnic, indoors or outdoors, stop by Mario’s Pizza.