Inspiration for National Vegetarian Week

It’s National Vegetarian Week from the 1st of October, so at Pizza Equipment we are taking a moment to pay homage to the delicious possibilities of plant-based cuisine. Here are some ideas from our team.

From fresh garden veggies to inventive cheese and sauce combinations, vegetarian dishes offer endless inspiration for our menu. Whether it’s a classic Margherita with a twist, a loaded veggie supreme, or a bold new creation, this day reminds us that the freshest ingredients and a little culinary creativity can turn any pizza into a best seller. National Vegetarian Week is the perfect opportunity to experiment, delight our customers, and show that vegetarian doesn’t mean boring—it means flavourful, colourful, and unforgettable. 

A few of our team’s top 10 recipe combinations:

1. Roasted Butternut Squash & Sage

• Base: Creamy roasted squash purée (roast the squash with olive oil and sage, then blend to form a creamy base) 

• Toppings: Caramelized onions, crumbled goat cheese, fresh sage leaves, toasted pumpkin seeds 

• Finish: Drizzle of olive oil 

2. Beetroot & Rocket

• Base: Beetroot purée or light tomato sauce 

• Toppings: Sliced roasted beets, crumbled goat cheese, rocket 

• Finish: Balsamic glaze drizzle, chopped walnuts 

3. Parmesan Crisp & Mushroom

• Base: Light tomato sauce or garlic olive oil 

• Toppings: Sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, Parmesan crisp (mix parmesan with some breadcrumbs and let it gently melt in a pan until lightly crispy and then add to the top) 

• Finish: Truffle oil drizzle (optional) 

4. Fig & Gorgonzola

• Base: Fig jam or lightly sweetened tomato sauce 

• Toppings: Crumbled gorgonzola, caramelized onions, fresh rocket 

• Finish: Walnut pieces 

5. Sweet Potato & Feta

• Base: Sweet potato purée (roast the sweet potato with oil until it’s caramelised then blend) 

• Toppings: Crumbled feta, red onion, roasted red peppers 

• Finish: Sprinkle of smoked paprika 

6. Pear, Goat Cheese & Thyme

• Base: Light olive oil or cream base 

• Toppings: Thin pear slices, goat cheese, fresh thyme, walnuts 

• Finish: add a simple honey or hot honey drizzle after baking 

    7. Mediterranean Hummus Pizza

• Base: Hummus 

• Toppings: Roasted red peppers, artichokes, olives, pine nuts 

• Finish: Fresh parsley or mint

     8. Caramelized Fennel & Smoked Mozzarella

• Base: Tomato or light garlic cream sauce 

• Toppings: Caramelized fennel, roasted cherry tomatoes, smoked mozzarella 

• Finish: Sprinkle of fresh thyme 

     9. Pesto pizza with Courgette, Butternut Squash & Pepper

• Base: Classic Tomato  

• Toppings: Roasted courgette, pepper, roasted cherry tomatoes, basil 

• Finish: Sprinkle of with basil leaves 

 Don't forget if you are serving vegetarian pizza, you might want to use separate cutting tools. Our colour coded set of pizza wheels might help you to comply with allergies or dietary requirements.