World Pizza Day: Why pizza night at home is becoming the easier option
Pizza is one of Australia’s most popular takeaway meals, but more households are discovering that making pizza at home can be just as quick - and often more convenient - when the right habits are in place.
Ahead of World Pizza Day (9 February), community grocery network Box Divvy says pizza night has become a simple example of how convenience isn’t always about speed in the moment, but about how people set themselves up during the week.
“Ordering pizza feels quick, but once you factor in ordering, waiting and delivery, it’s often no faster than making it at home,” said Jayne Traver-Drapes, Co-Founder of Box Divvy. “If the base and toppings are already there, pizza is one of the easiest meals you can pull together.”
Box Divvy operates through local Hubs run by people in their own neighbourhoods, with members ordering groceries once a week and collecting locally. That model means households tend to have everyday ingredients on hand, making last-minute meals like pizza easy without an extra supermarket trip.
Rather than starting from scratch, many members opt for ready-to-use bases and flatbreads that still deliver on flavour and quality. Through its Hubs, Box Divvy supplies rustic, handmade pizza bases from Kabul Bakery, baked in a wood-fired stone oven using simple ingredients, as well as Lebanese bread from Bankstown Bakery, a lighter option that cooks quickly and works well for midweek meals.
“Home-made pizzas taste better because you control what goes on them,” Jayne said. “A simple base with tomato paste or passata, garlic and oregano, good-quality cheese and whatever toppings you have is often cheaper, quicker and less processed than delivery.”
Box Divvy was founded with a focus on making healthier food choices easier, growing out of early partnerships with organisations such as Western Sydney Diabetes Alliance. The aim was to help households access fresh, whole foods more affordably and consistently - an approach that translates easily to familiar meals like pizza when they’re made at home with simple ingredients.
For many Box Divvy members, pizza night has become a practical way to use what’s already in the fridge, with toppings like ham, prosciutto, salami, olives, artichokes, capers or mushrooms, and cheeses such as mozzarella, parmesan, pecorino, feta or halloumi.
“It’s become our easiest fallback meal,” said Denise French, a Box Divvy Hubster from Bowral. “Once you’ve ordered for the week and picked up locally, you’re not parking, queuing or waiting on deliveries - you’re just cooking. Pizza is quick, flexible and everyone’s happy. The new pizza bases from Kabul Bakery are a big hit with our members!”
With many households resetting routines at the start of the year, Box Divvy says familiar meals like pizza are an ideal place to begin - flexible, forgiving and easy to adapt, while reducing reliance on highly processed takeaway options.
“People aren’t trying to overhaul how they eat,” Jayne said. “They just want food that fits into real life - something that’s genuinely convenient, affordable and enjoyable at the end of a long day.”
Five easy ways to upgrade pizza night at home
(And get a crispy crust – using what’s already in the fridge)
• Use a hot oven - preheat to at least 220–240°C so the base cooks quickly and crisps rather than steams
• Heat the tray or pizza stone first - sliding the pizza onto a hot surface helps crisp the bottom straight away
• Sauce first, cheese next - but lightly - spread a thin layer of passata or tomato paste, then add cheese sparingly so it melts without weighing the base down
• Use leftovers creatively - roasted vegetables, mushrooms, greens or small amounts of cured meat work perfectly and help reduce food waste
• Finish with flavour, not bulk - add herbs, chilli oil, olives or a squeeze of lemon once it comes out of the oven
Issued by Lanham Media on behalf of Box Divvy
Media Contacts:
Fleur Townley | [email protected] | 0405 278 758
Greg Townley | [email protected] | 0414 195 908
Available for interview:
- Jayne Travers-Drapes and Anton van den Berg, Box Divvy Co-founders
- Local members or Hubsters in NSW, VIC or ACT on request. Check locations here
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About Box Divvy
Box Divvy is a free, community-driven food co-op that connects households with fresh, seasonal produce and healthy pantry staples. With over 330 local Hubs across NSW and the ACT, and expansion into VIC, it’s a simple and affordable way to shop - no membership fees, just a regular commitment to order. Each Hub is run by a neighbour, and members collaborate to reduce waste, share deliveries, and keep costs low. By supporting mostly Australian and local suppliers, Box Divvy helps families eat well, live more sustainably, and make food choices they can feel good about. Find out more at boxdivvy.com
