When planning a birthday party for your child, there are many theme options. However, one of the best ones is a pizza party. Kids love the gooey cheese and savory toppings, and a few pies can feed many children. Below are a few reasons to choose pizza for the next birthday party you plan.

Why Choose a Pizza Party for Your Child's Birthday?

1. Affordable

Pizza is inexpensive and cost-effective; a single pie can feed two to three adults or four to five children. Many pizzerias offer valuable, money-saving coupons. Delivery is often free, so you won’t have to spend money on gas. Plus, the restaurant will provide paper plates and plastic utensils, saving you money.

2. Nutritious

Depending on what you order, your pie may contain all four of the major food groups. Cheese and grains are in every pie, and you can load it up with spicy meat selections and fresh veggies. Meats and cheese contain protein, and dairy is loaded with calcium. Veggies and tomato sauce offer antioxidants that help guard your body against disease. In general, pizza is a good balance of protein, carbs, and fat, which prevents your blood sugar and insulin levels from spiking. 

3. Versatile

You can customize your pies to accommodate people’s preferences. Some kids like spicy pepperoni, green peppers, mushrooms, or pineapple toppings, while others like only cheese. Choose a variety of pizza toppings to please everyone, and split toppings down the middle of a pie.

4. Easy  

Pizza can be delivered quickly, which means you don’t have to get kids into the car to pick it up or to drive them to a restaurant. You can order it in advance or just as everyone is starting to get hungry. Also, a pie is easy to eat; it doesn’t require silverware, as all you need are napkins and paper plates. Finally, even if a slice drops, it won’t make a major mess. 

To throw a successful pizza party for your child, stop by Emilio's of Morris Park, a neighborhood restaurant in the Bronx, NY. They offer delivery, carryout, and catering services. Text "Emilios" to 33733 to download the free ordering app, which makes mobile ordering a breeze. Call (718) 822-6758 to make party arrangements, or visit their website to order online.