teachermom2834 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 I make cheap/healthy/yummy pizza and was thinking how great it would be to take it to the pool for lunch over the summer or how easy it would be to take to a friend's house for lunch. However, transport is an issue with homemade pizza. I want to buy some pizza boxes. Maybe those cardboard rounds too and then I could reuse the boxes sometimes. Any ideas where I could buy these? Or any other brilliant ideas for transporting a large pizza? Marie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 I'd offer to buy them from a local shop. They are also great for storing scrapbook paper since they are sturdy and large enough for 12x12". I think they'd charge you a reasonable cheap amount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryCatherine Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 I spent the better part of an evening googling that very thing. I couldn't find anything. I hope someone helps. I will admit that I never considered asking a pizza place. Maybe I'll try that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.love.lucy Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Sysco Foods has them but doesn't sell to the public. If you have a friend in the restaurant business they could score them for you. What about the Container Store? Do you have one near you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 What about this place? (From a quick google) http://www.restockit.com/Pizza-Boxes.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbsweetpea Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I always just ask the local pizza places when I go if I can buy some from them for school use (I use them to store stuff in as well) and they usually just give me some. I always offer to pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kari C in SC Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I am pretty sure Sam's Club sells them at the snack bar area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraciWA Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 How about a restaurant supply company. If they don't carry them perhaps they can recommend an alternative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
home4school Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 No idea on the boxes, but how 'bout sharing your recipe? Please! Thanks~ Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I make pizzas too and Papa John's has always given me boxes. I probably got 6-8 boxes over the course of the past year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 What size is your pizza? There are portable cake carriers that are round. There are also cupcake carriers with 2-3 layers. If you don't have to make it round there are a lot of options in the rectangular shapes. Look in the summer cook out area, in the food storage area, or in the party supplies. There are a lot of reusable food storage options if you look. If you can find an option you like, or can't get some pizza boxes for reasonable. You could also just use a cardboard round doubled up (look in the cake decorating section at a craft store) and wrapped with foil or a metal pizza pan. Then put the pizza on the 'tray'. Wrap tightly in foil. Put the whole thing in one of the extra large zipper bag (they have them a big as a pillow case). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachermom2834 Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 I just use my bread machine and the pizza crust recipe from the booklet that came with it substituting half whole wheat flour. I let the dough rest in the fridge for a day or two (seems to improve the texture some). I stretch it out on a pampered chef pizza stone and throw whatever pizza or pasta sauce I have on it and whatever toppings are hanging around. It's nothing special or super healthy. It just seems healthy compared to the fast food pizzas (seem to be baked in a pan of butter) and I can use fresh ingredients. And it is cheap ( I buy cheese in bulk). Kids like it better than the chain places and tell people their favorite pizza place is "Mama's Kitchen". I saw people bringing in Little Caesar's to the pool today and I thought "hey- I can do that!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 What size is your pizza? There are portable cake carriers that are round. There are also cupcake carriers with 2-3 layers. If you don't have to make it round there are a lot of options in the rectangular shapes. Look in the summer cook out area, in the food storage area, or in the party supplies. There are a lot of reusable food storage options if you look. If you can find an option you like, or can't get some pizza boxes for reasonable. You could also just use a cardboard round doubled up (look in the cake decorating section at a craft store) and wrapped with foil or a metal pizza pan. Then put the pizza on the 'tray'. Wrap tightly in foil. Put the whole thing in one of the extra large zipper bag (they have them a big as a pillow case). I think these are good ideas except that I think the plastic and foil would hold moisture in and make the crust soggy. A cardboard box will absorb some of the moisture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I think these are good ideas except that I think the plastic and foil would hold moisture in and make the crust soggy. A cardboard box will absorb some of the moisture. Silly me. I guess I was assuming you would be taking cold pizza. I didn't think about cooking the pizza at home and then taking it somewhere else to eat warm. I don't really like eating outside so to me I would eat it before I left the house if I was eating it warm. :0) Picnics aren't my favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGin Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 If you live in Oregon, Washington, Idaho or California, you can buy these at Cash & Carry, a food service supply store that is open to the public. If you don't live in those states, perhaps you know someone who does who could buy them and ship them to you. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachermom2834 Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 price was reasonable and I think I'll find all kinds of uses for these. I like to bake and think they will be good for transporting cupcakes/ cookie cakes/etc. as well as hot pizza. I bought some cardboard rounds, too. I am hoping to use those under the pizzas and then I can reuse boxes. Seems like alot of waste to use and toss those big boxes constantly. Thought I'd post in case any one else was interested. Thanks. Marie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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