Spend one of the most iconic days in Sandton Central with us! It’s International Beer & Pizza Day on Sunday, 9 October 2022. There is no better combination of food and drink than this, and even better when you spend it in Sandton Central with family and friends.

In this blog, we’ll take you through one of Sandton Central’s best pizza restaurants, which pizzas they offer and the most suitable beers to pair them with. We’ll also include an easy za-dough you can try at home, and we’ll share some of our favourite, yet unusual pizza toppings that you should add to your bucket list.

Col’Cacchio in Benmore Centre

At Col’Cacchio, you can choose between comparing country-inspired pizzas, for example, South Africa vs Korea. The South African pizza is a Jan Braai Pizza for R165 with the following toppings such as mielie meal dusted tomato base, mozzarella, pulled beef short rib, chakalaka, topped with sour cream and fresh coriander.

The Korean pizza is an Oh My Seoul Pizza for R175 with the following toppings: Asian béchamel base, mozzarella, bulgogi beef, shiitake mushrooms, red onion, sesame seeds, topped with Korean sauce and spring onion. These pizzas are both perfectly paired with a Castle Lager for only R28.

Then, there’s the option to choose between America vs Italy. The American pizza is the Smokey Joe Pizza for R175 with toppings: tomato base, mozzarella, slow-cooked, smokey BBQ brisket and pickled jalapeño, topped with tomato salsa.

The Italian pizza is a Frutti Di Mare Pizza for R185 with the following toppings: tomato base, mozzarella, prawns and mussels, topped with parsley and a garlic lemon aioli. Both of these pizzas are perfectly paired with a Budweiser for R28.

Alas, there’s the option to choose between Indian vs Cape Malay. The Indian pizza is a Keema Pizza for R169 with the following toppings: tomato base, mozzarella, spiced lamb mince, green pepper topped with cucumber raita, fresh mint, spring onion and coriander.

The Cape Malay pizza is a Denning Pizza for R189 with the following toppings: chutney béchamel base, mozzarella, denningvleis stew, pickled jalapeño, and red onion topped with coriander. These two pizzas are the perfect combination with a Stella Artois Draught 300ml for R35.

Click here to see the rest of Col’Cacchio’s mouth-watering pizzas.

Easy at-home za-dough

Ingredients:

• 5ml teaspoon sugar
• 1 packet of instant dry yeast
• 10ml teaspoons of salt
• 353ml cup of warm water
• 705ml cups of cake flour
• 100g tomato-based pasta sauce
• Your choice of toppings
• 1 handful of basil for garnish
• 2 medium sliced avocados for garnish

Method:

1. Combine dry ingredients and open a hole in the centre.
2. In small measures, add water in the centre and combine, making a dough.
3. Knead the dough with the back of your hand until you have a round, firm ball.
4. If your dough is too wet, add flour a tablespoon at a time (do the same with water if it is too dry).
5. Take the dough out, divide portions equally, and roll out on a solid surface; roll until your dough is about 1 – 1 ½ cm high.
6. Your dough does not need to rest; you can work with it instantly.
7. Preheat your oven, set it to 270⁰, and put it in the oven pan for at least 10 mins.
8. Put the dough in the hot oven pan.
9. Smear the pasta sauce on the dough.
10. Top the pizza with your preferred toppings.
11. Bake for 10 mins, take your pizza out and garnish with basil and avocado.

Weird pizza toppings that taste good

Don’t you feel like going a little crazy with pizza toppings sometimes? If you’re not afraid to test something new once, in a while, we encourage you to try at least one of these fun flavour ideas and combinations.

• Beetroot pesto with goat cheese
• Caramelised onions, apples and goat cheese
• Grilled honey chicken with sriracha sauce
• Red peanut curry
• Nacho pizza

If you have any unusual toppings you’d like to share with us, tag us on social media and use #InternationalBeerandPizzaDay or just #BeerandPizzaDay.

Happy Less Drama, More Beer & Pizza Day, Sandton!