Groups and catering in Columbus
Pizza for groups, families, and game days
Feeding a group is a different problem from ordering dinner for two. Deweys Pizza handles family dinners, game-day orders, and small group catering from the shop at 2653 E Main St in Columbus. Here is how to size it, what formats hold up, and how to time the bake.
Prefer to talk it through? Call +1-614-237-7000 — Mon–Sun 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Start with headcount
Sizing an order for a group
The first question is how many people and how hungry they are. A family of four to five is usually covered by two to three pizzas plus a salad and a starter. A crowd grazing over a few hours needs more volume, so add a pie and a starter for every few extra people.
When in doubt, call the shop and describe the group. The kitchen at Deweys Pizza will help you dial it in so you have enough without ordering twice what you need.
See the menuFamily dinner, four to five people
Two to three pizzas, one chopped salad, one starter to share. That covers mixed appetites and leaves room for a second slice of the favorite. Dewey's pizza regulars often pick one specialty pie and one build-your-own for this size.
Game-day crowd, eight to twelve
Plan four to six pies plus two starters and a salad. Food sits out, people come and go, so volume and variety matter more than precision. Add a calzone batch if you want something that holds heat longer.
Office lunch or birthday, ten to fifteen
Mix specialty pies and build-your-own, then fill out with salads and calzones. Set a pickup window ahead of time so everything is baked to be ready together.
One anchor pie, one flexible pie, and something green. That settles almost any table.
Family pizza night at Deweys Pizza Columbus usually means one person wants plain, one wants everything, and a kid wants nothing green. This simple split keeps everyone fed without ordering six different pies.
Family night, game day, and small catering
Three occasions, three ways to order. Pick the one that matches your night — the kitchen builds around the headcount and the timing you need.
One favorite, one flexible
The efficient move for a family is one specialty pie as the anchor plus a build-your-own for the exceptions. Keep one pie simple for kids. Adding a salad covers the person who is not in a pizza mood, which happens more often than people expect.
Family pizza night orders travel well as carryout from 2653 E Main St, and leftovers reheat cleanly for lunch the next day.
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Food that holds up for hours
Game-day food sits out, so format matters as much as quantity. Choose pies that stay good at room temperature, plus calzones and starters that keep the table stocked without a rush. Volume, variety, and food that does not need to be eaten in the first ten minutes — that is the whole logic.
Call ahead with kickoff time and headcount. The shop can stagger the bake so the second round lands hot at halftime.
A spread that covers the room
For an office lunch or birthday, a mix of specialty pies and build-your-own covers the most ground. Salads and calzones fill out the spread for different preferences. If you need a set time, call +1-614-237-7000 so the kitchen can plan the bake around your schedule.
Pies cut into smaller slices stretch further, and a mix of grab-and-go pieces means you do not need full plates for everyone.
Choosing crusts and toppings for a crowd
Crowd orders benefit from variety in crust as well as toppings. One hand-tossed, one thin, and one pan gives the table options without doubling the count. For toppings, a classic combination plus one build-your-own with a few vegetables covers most preferences.
- Keep one pie simple — plain cheese or pepperoni is usually the safest bet for kids.
- Order one vegetable-forward pie so non-meat eaters have more than side salad.
- Ask for smaller cuts on event pies — slices go further and are easier to hold.
Vegetarian and dietary needs
Group orders almost always include someone with a dietary preference. Build-your-own makes vegetarian pies easy, and gluten-free requests can be handled if you call ahead to confirm what is available that day.
Rather than guessing, ask the group before you order. One vegetarian pie and one gluten-free-friendly option usually settles the table, and the shop can confirm ingredients by phone.
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Planning timing and pickup
Timing is the part that goes wrong most often. For a group order, call +1-614-237-7000 and set a pickup or delivery window rather than ordering at the last minute.
The kitchen can then bake the pies so they are ready together, which matters when you are feeding a room rather than a car. Share your headcount, serving time, and whether you need pies cut small for an event spread.
Formats that work for events
For casual events, a spread of two or three pies plus sides works well. For anything larger, describe the headcount and the shop will build around it.
Pies plus sides
Two or three pies cut small, one salad, one starter. Easy to carry, easy to serve, and enough choice for mixed groups. This is the default for family birthdays and team lunches.
Calzones and salads
Calzones hold heat and are easy to portion. Pair with a crisp salad and a vegetarian pie to cover people who want something lighter.
Group order questions
Quick answers for sizing, game-day planning, and dietary requests. For anything specific, call the shop before you order.
Visit and FAQHow many pizzas should I order for a group?
A rough guide is two to three pizzas plus sides for four to five people, adding a pie for every few extra guests. Grazing crowds need a little more than sit-down dinners.
Can I order for a game-day crowd?
Yes. Call the shop to plan volume, and choose pies and sides that hold up over a few hours — calzones and sturdy specialty pies work best when food sits out.
Do you handle small catering orders?
Yes. Call +1-614-237-7000 to set up a small group or event order and coordinate timing. Share the headcount and pickup window so the bake can be planned around it.
Can you handle vegetarian or gluten-free requests in a group order?
Build-your-own covers vegetarian pies, and gluten-free requests can be confirmed by phone before ordering. Ask your group first, then add one vegetarian pie and confirm the gluten-free option.
Tell us the headcount. We will help with the rest.
Family dinner, game-day carryout, or a small office lunch — call +1-614-237-7000 from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM and set a pickup window. Or browse the menu and delivery details first.
Deweys Pizza Columbus — 2653 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43209 • +1-614-237-7000