Any decent shop bought pizzas out there?

[AnonymousBird]

I often make them, but for one reason and another I need to get my hands on some ready made pizzas that are really good, suitable for grown ups.

Any tips please, as from (distant) memory shop bought pizzas are often disappointing....

Thanks!

We love the Waitrose ones, unfortunately the expensive type. It was an aubergine one and a mushroom one we had last time, about 4 quid each but luvverly. Also, Asda used to do a lovely veggie one that was frozen. We're not veggie but pizza meat makes my stomach turn a bit.

Dr Oetker spinach pizza gets my vote. Or the plain mozzarella one.

Tend to agree that Co-Op ones are also good (but not as good at Pizza Express)

I like the dr oetker ones

And the asda cyo ones but nothing beats hm IMO!

I think you will still find ready made pizzas disappointing. I make my own pizzas and it has put me off all the shop bought pizzas I used to like - even Waitrose! Can you buy a basic one and top it yourself? It won't solve the problem with biscuit like base but you'll be half way there.

Another vote for Dr Oetker. (German pizza comes top )

I also like Sainsburys chicken and spinach thin pizza.

M&S do a Chicken Caesar one that is lovely.

Another vote for Co-op premium range.

Dr Oetker is the winner in this house, I buy margherita and add chorizo, roasted peppers etc.

Also rate the Aldi ones, not sure what they're called but come 3 in a box, super cheap and get the same treatment as the Dr O ones.

I vote for Waitrose feta and caramelised onion ones, too.

Asda Extra Special do a really nice ham and mushroom with marscapone

the nicest shop bought one ive ever had is the waitrose italian baked 12" pizzas.....they are truly yummy. better than pizza express ones. they are devine!

the Dr Oetker ones used ot be nice but the last time I tried them they were really salty. I love salt, but I couldn't manage it.

It would never have crossed my mind to buy a Dr Oetker pizza before reading this thread, but you lot have - once again - inspired me.

Sainsbury's chicken, pesto and roast pepers is yummy and much better than the Pizza Express equivilant IMO.

....and the waitrose ones actually crisp up - the bottom is crispy not soggy - they are fab.

This is the best pizza in the universe. I am not kidding :D

Pizza express and aldi surprisingly.

Sainbos TTD are fab also agree that the co-op special ones are excellent too. Thin crust and quality toppings.

OH is never impressed who I serve pizza, not a proper meal in his opinon, very fatty and high in carbs - suppose he is right.

Pizza Express, when they are on offer!

Wow, what an incredible response! Sorry, not been here to keep tabs on all these - my need for the pizzas now postponed due to illness, but I will be taking a very good look at your recommendations, as I'll need them next week!

Many thanks.

The Lidl fresh ones are very nice. Be careful not to overcook - they can go hard very quickly if in the oven a minute too long.

Aldi frozen ones are my new fave. Three in a box for £2.79.

M&S stone-baked margharitas are second, then Pizza Express third.