By a Pro: Chocolate Pizzas | Unusual Dessert Table Food Ideas

the idea

Rich and decadent, these chocolate pizzas will add a quirky and unexpected creative twist to any dessert table

the how

Choose between chocolate pizza or brownie pizza
Choose milk, dark, or white chocolate
Present in a pizza box or portion into pizza slice boxes
Alternatively, choose marshmallow pizza slices (see pics below)

the why

This Idea

Original; guests are often impressed by, and grateful for, something new or different
Entertaining; quirky and unexpected treats are fun for guests
Surprising; unexpected treats ensure your dessert table feels fresh and exciting
Experiential; tasting strange, unconventional, or adventurous treats / flavor combinations creates a memorable experience for party guests
Unusual; whether they love it or hate it, they certainly won’t be bored by it
Creative; adds a creative twist to familiar treats and ‘filler’ items
Wow-factor; lends a fun, exciting, and innovative feel to your dessert table
Discovery; allows guests to keep discovering new and notable elements as party unfolds
Talking point; guests will discuss and share, which creates buzz and atmosphere
Photo-worthy; a great photo-op for guests to share and tag on social media
Memorable; guests remember creative, unusual, or unexpected elements
Different; a less common dessert table treat to impress guests
Bestseller; an idea that’s proved popular with many of my site’s visitors

the why

variety of dessert table treats

Feeding v Entertaining; special event party food should have two objectives:
Feeding; 70% should be crowd-pleasing, familiar, and palatable ‘safe’ options intended to leave guests feeling well-fed
Entertaining; 30% should be to treat your guests, surprise them, indulge them, impress them, share experiences with them, and even help them discover new things
Unusual; 10% of that 30% should be quirky, unfamiliar, adventurous, fun treats that get people talking
Visual; 10% of that 30% should be visually arresting treats that contribute to presentation and add wow factor
Favorite things; 10% of that 30% should be treats that reflect your own personality and taste

ADVICE FROM A PRO

Matt’s tip

“As these chocolate pizzas are all about adding a quirky wow-factor to your dessert table, I’d recommend cutting them into smaller slices that you would an ordinary pizza. This will maximize your budget and ensure there’s more to go around.

You can have a bit of fun by presenting in a pizza box or in individual pizza slice boxes (links below) .

Or, if you prefer a more stylish presentation, serve individual slices on disposable mini tasting plates (see my post here).

As an alternative, check out the marshmallow pizza slices pictured below.”