Pizza Nights at the Cabin: Where Flavour Wins Every Time

Every summer, without fail, we host our make-your-own pizza party at the cabin. It’s one of those nights where the rules are simple: flavour is king, creativity is encouraged, and you’re absolutely allowed to put peaches on your pizza (trust me, it works).

It all started a few years back when I was trying to figure out what to buy my husband, Devin, for a Christmas gift. He’s one of those “has everything, and wants nothing” types, which makes shopping for him basically a competitive sport. I landed on a pizza oven, because who doesn’t love pizza? And honestly? It might be my best gift-giving moment ever.

Fast forward to a summer visit from family, when we decided to test it out. It was an instant hit. So instant, in fact, that it became tradition on the spot. And now, every summer, we host at least a few of these nights with friends and family.

Why I Love These Nights

Here’s my little hosting confession: I love a meal where I don’t have to cook. And pizza nights are exactly that. My job is gathering all the fun ingredients, chopping everything ultra-thin, and making a spread that feels a little bit extra.

Devin? He’s on cooking duty, which he actually loves, because each pizza only takes about 90 seconds in our oven. That means there’s never a long wait and the party moves at a perfectly fun pace.

I’m also that person who loves to try a little of everything when I eat (sharers, unite), so this setup is my dream scenario. I get to assemble a few different combinations and sneak a bite of everyone else’s too.

The Ultimate Cabin Pizza Bar

When it comes to the spread, I go all in. Options are everything. Here’s what we usually offer:

Crust:

• Regular naan bread (great size, easy to find, freezes well, already shaped)

• Mini naan (half the size of regular, so you can try more combos)

•Of course you can always make you ow or buy Pizza dough too

Drizzles, shakes & extras:
 
• Fresh basil

• Fresh oregano

• Dried oregano

• Balsamic glaze

• Hot honey

• Regular honey

• Truffle oil

• Olive oil

• Truffle pepper

Sauces:

• Classic pizza sauce

• Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce

• Truffle pizza sauce

• Pesto

• Hot pepper jelly

• Bacon jam

• Fig jam

• Alfredo sauce

Toppings:

• Tomato

• Mushrooms

• Arugula

• Red onion

• Black olives

• Red pepper

• Green pepper

• Pineapple

• Blackberries

• Peaches

Meats:

• Pepperoni

• Salami

• Ham

• BBQ chicken

• Bacon bits

• Prosciutto

Cheeses:

• Mozzarella

• Feta

• Goat cheese

• Cheddar

• Parmesan

My Signature Combo

If I had to choose just one forever pizza, it would be:

BBQ sauce + bacon jam + BBQ chicken + red onion + blackberries + peaches + goat cheese + balsamic glaze + hot honey + truffle + oregano.

Always.It’s sweet. It’s smoky. It’s tangy. It’s everything.

The Best Part

The kids love these nights even more than the adults. They get to play chef, and this past weekend they were actually making pizzas for everyone. Some combinations looked a little questionable (pineapple, BBQ chicken, and black olives, anyone?), but honestly? They were having the best time.

We had sips and slices, margaritas, a fruit pizza for dessert (thanks, Bret), and ended the night playing one of my all-time favourite games: Salad Bowl.

And then? The sky opened up, the rain poured down, and the power went out. We pulled out phone flashlights and battery-powered lamps, which was all fine until those died too. But honestly? Sitting around in the dark, laughing and eating pizza by candlelight, might have made it even better.

Moral of the story:

If you’re looking for the easiest hosting night ever with the biggest payoff, try a make-your-own pizza party. All you need is a pizza oven, a few adventurous toppings, and a crowd of people ready to pile it high and have a laugh.

Bonus points if the night ends with a storm and a power outage.

Happy Summer

P.S.

If you’re thinking, “Okay, but where do I even start?” — we’ve got you covered. Our secret weapon for these nights is our go-to pizza oven that turns out perfect pies in 90 seconds flat. It’s the one gift I bought for Devin that he actually uses (and loves) on repeat, and now I can’t imagine summer without it.

Trust me, it’s the MVP of pizza night. Once you have one, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.

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