Getting together with friends can be challenging during the winter. On the rare occasion that roads are clear and snow isn’t falling, the bitter winds and early sunsets make leaving the house seem like an ordeal. Why visit friends when you can curl up with your favourite streaming service and order online pizza delivery?

Of course, hibernation simply isn’t an option for the more socially-minded among us. If you love spending time with friends and family, you may be forced to lure your acquaintances out of hiding – and the best way to that, in our estimation, is to throw a once in a lifetime, too good to be missed pizza party!

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Pizza party basics

Let’s get this out of the way, for those of you who are uninitiated: a pizza party is a social gathering at which pizza is served. (Shout out to Wikipedia for the exhaustive definition).

Pizza parties can take several forms, such as:

• The DIY Pizza Party: a gathering wherein attendees build and bake their own pizzas. A good idea at its core, but one which loses points because it asks guests to become chefs. Why not leave the high-stakes game of pizza baking to the pros?
• The Office Pizza Party: a nice way to get to know your coworkers, but a format marred by time restrictions and often-limited selection. Most companies are in the business of making money, not treating their employees, so don’t expect any specialty toppings. Plus, it’s always difficult to enjoy yourself with the boss nearby.
• The School Pizza Lunch: the undisputed highlight of any student’s year and a nice break for parents accustomed to packing lunches.
• The All-for-One Pizza Party: wherein a single person throws caution to the wind and orders a party pizza for him or herself. Absolutely no judgement on our end, we’ve all been there and enjoyed ourselves.
• The Tried, Tested, and True Classic Pizza Party: quite possibly the best of the bunch (although the all-for-one is alluring), the classic pizza party involves ordering a variety of pizzas, side dishes, drinks, and desserts to share with family and friends. Highly recommended for all pizza lovers, from pizza party newbies to grizzled veterans.

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Reasons to throw a pizza party

It’s winter time, but there’s still plenty to celebrate over the next three (or four, or five…) months. Office parties, for instance, are a staple of the season, as are school pizza lunches. By ordering a wide variety of toppings you can make sure that every taste is met, all dietary restrictions are considered, and nobody goes home hungry.

New Years Eve

New Year’s Eve is the biggest party night of the year, so why not bring together friends for an especially raucous pizza party. Champagne and ballrooms have their charms, but if you want to avoid paying a premium to stand in line in sub-zero temperatures, celebrate with a tightknit group of besties and a few of your favourite pizza flavours.

Or, if you simply can’t resist the temptation of New Year’s Eve on the town, invite friends over for some therapeutic pizza the next day. A fresh, delicious slice or two is sure to take the edge off that mysterious headache you’re carrying around…

Major television events

Notable television events are a staple of the new year: the Golden Globes kick off awards season in January, followed by the Grammy Awards and Academy Awards in February. Bachelor Nation is also keenly aware that a new season gets underway in the first weeks of the year.

Each of these events present an opportunity to have friends over for some drinks, bracketology, and a selection of fresh, delicious delivery pizza. Choose themed toppings and institute a dress code for a particularly celebratory vibe.

Sports!

Pizza is the quintessential companion for big games, and the New Year is full of them. In January, cheer on Canada’s boys at the World Junior Ice Hockey Championship as they take on the next generation of NHL superstars on home turf.

A little later in the month, pretend you’re somewhere warmer and invite friends over to watch Roger Federer compete for his third straight Australian Open title from balmy Melbourne.

The NFL Pro Bowl, NHL All-Star game, and NBA All-Star game all take place early in the year, as does North America’s most-anticipated sporting event, the Super Bowl, which kicks of February 3. These are all prime opportunities to bring friends together for a pizza party and a few cold beverages.

Life and career milestones

There’s always an excuse for a pizza party: birthdays, graduations, report cards, promotions, or any event you’d like to celebrate with loved ones will do just fine.

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Keys to a great pizza party

Once you’ve decided on a date for your delivery pizza party, it’s time to focus on what really matters: the food.

Not only should your party pizza be fresh and tasty, it should also be affordable, convenient, and come in a wide variety of flavours. 241 Pizza offers enough choices to satisfy every guest, from classic options like veggie, Hawaiian, and deluxe to more experimental flavours like classic Greek and chicken club.

The very best pizza party hosts don’t restrict themselves to serving pizza, either – feel free to offer a selection of classic and breaded wings; fries, poutine, and potato wedges; garlic bread and pizza knots; salads; and desserts, all available for delivery from 241.

Drinks are especially important. Beer is the traditional sidekick for pizza on game night, and champagne is an appropriate substitute during the Oscars, but it’s always important to offer a variety of non-alcoholic options such as soft drinks, bottled water, juices, iced teas, chocolate milk, or even energy drinks.

241 Pizza has everything you need to throw a successful pizza party

When the winter blues have you down, there’s no better way to cheer up than by spending time with family and friends. Call up your loved ones, invite them over for a meal, and then visit www.241pizza.com to find everything you need for an unforgettable pizza party.