Let’s be honest, the true magic begins when you roll up your sleeves and start crafting your own. Learning how to make a homemade pizza isn’t just a fun kitchen project - it’s a full-on experience. From the best pizza topping combos to fluffy dough tips, creating perfection is a serious business that’s also a lot of fun! Are you ready?
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Top 10 pizza toppings that never miss
Let’s break down ten of the best pizza topping combos that are not only bursting with flavour, but are also super easy to make at home, whether you're going classic, or feeling a little experimental.
Start by making the perfect dough: mix 500g of white bread flour with 1 tsp salt in a bowl. In a separate jug, dissolve 1 tsp sugar and 7g dried yeast in 325ml warm water. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy, then add to the flour, along with 1 tbsp olive oil. Mix and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and leave to rise in a warm place for 1–2 hours, or until doubled in size. Punch down, divide into portions, and you’re ready to roll, literally!
The classic Margherita
Simplicity at its finest, this classic pizza features fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce and basil, with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt. It’s the ultimate starting point for beginners to learn how to create a homemade pizza, as it’s so easy to prepare.
Spicy sausage & chilli honey
This topping is trending all over the internet, and for good reason. Spicy Italian sausage brings the heat, and chilli infused honey balances it with surprising sweetness. It’s exceptionally tasty when combined with fresh mozzarella. Pre-cook and slice the sausage, adding honey fresh on the night for a just-cooked flavour that’s rich, exciting and seriously addictive. The honey caramelises slightly in the oven, adding a delicious sticky glaze.
Garlic mushroom & truffle oil
Mushrooms cooked with garlic and finished with a touch of truffle oil create a perfect flavour for umami fans - one of the five basic tastes, alongside sweet, sour, salty and bitter. Its rich, savoury taste and texture feels luxurious. The flavour comes from the taleggio and parmesan cheese combo, sautéed garlic and shitake and oyster mushrooms, with yet more cheese on top!
Ham & pineapple
Pineapple on pizza is a controversial choice, but we love it. The sweet and salty combo of smoky ham and juicy pineapple chunks is bold and surprisingly balanced. It’s also a huge hit with kids. Keep your pineapple pieces chilled and separate from savoury items before serving so everything stays fresh and flavours don’t mix. Avoid leaving too much juice on the pineapple, as it will make the base soggy.
The four cheese dream
Cheddar, mozzarella, gorgonzola and parmesan is a combo that brings out plenty of cheesy goodness. Creamy, tangy and rich, it takes a matter of minutes to put together. The most time consuming part is grating the cheeses, which can be prepped in advance and stored in the fridge overnight for a smooth pizza night workflow.
BBQ chicken & red onion
Perfect for using up leftover roast chicken and even better when topped with fresh coriander; smoky barbecue sauce paired with tender chicken and the zing of red onions, smothered in feta cheese, creates a complete flavour bomb. Keep pre-cooked chicken and caramelised red onion in the fridge beforehand to ensure they’re ready to use on the night.
Veggie supreme
All the colours and textures of peppers, mushrooms, olives, courgettes and onions makes this pizza a vegetarian dream. A great way to use up whatever fresh veg you have on hand, each bite offers a satisfying crunch, balanced by melted cheese, on a rich tomato base. It’s perfect for anyone wanting a lighter, feel-good option without sacrificing taste.
Breakfast pizza
This one’s a great weekend project with the family. It’s basically brunch in sliced form. Layer your dough with crispy bacon, an egg or two and mozzarella, and sprinkle with fresh chives. Popular extra toppings include sausage, sautéed spinach, cherry tomatoes and hash browns. Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce or creamy bechamel over the base, with a sprinkle of chives or spring onions, to create a perfect brunch.
Spinach pesto pizza
Vibrant green pesto instead of tomato sauce, topped with spinach and crumbles of cheese, creates a fresh, fragrant and lighter option. Make your own pesto or use from the jar, and lightly cook the spinach in a pan beforehand. A useful tip: don’t overcook the spinach and spread the pesto lightly to avoid sogginess.
Chicken tikka masala
Now we’re talking: this is a British favourite with a spicy Indian twist as marinated chicken and creamy tikka sauce are layered liberally over cheese and dough. Pure comfort food, its vibrant spices such as cumin, coriander and garam masala make every bite exciting.
Pizza night: A family affair
There’s something really special about gathering round the kitchen table and getting everyone involved in pizza night. Rolling out the dough, choosing toppings and assembling your own mini pizza is creative, messy, and so much fun! Kids get to play chef, adults can unleash their inner foodie, and best of all, everyone gets exactly the pizza they want. It’s a win-win all round.
Having the right kitchen set-up makes it all run smoothly: Solent Plastics’ Euronorm pizza dough storage trays are designed specifically for prep and storage and will fit perfectly into domestic fridges. Recommended by Ooni and Roccbox, they are stackable, with or without lids. We’re offering them at the UK’s lowest prices - an added bonus!
For storing toppings, sauces, cheese and cooked ingredients, our Gastronorm food storage containers are unbeatable. With a range of sizes, airtight lids, transparent sides and wide temperature tolerance, they can go from freezer to microwave and into the dishwasher afterwards. The colour-coded tags make it easy to keep allergens or dietary restrictions organised and safe.
Pizza making at home has gone from a novelty to a popular hobby for many families and food lovers and it’s easy to see why - the preparation process is just as rewarding as the eating!