Last updated November 2026 What is Pinsa Romana? Pinsa Romana is an Italian, Roman-style base, recognisable for its light, airy crumb, crisp finish and usually oval shape. It is made from a high-hydration dough that is slowly fermented, shaped, par-baked and then finished with toppings. For hospitality operators, it is a versatile way to serve […]
Recipe Overview Pistachio continues to be one of the hottest dessert trends and this indulgent dessert pinsa is guaranteed to impress. Featuring a crisp Virtue Pinsa Oval base topped with pistachio cream, fresh raspberries and Macphie’s Belgian Chocolate Dessert Topping Sauce, it’s finished with crunchy meringue shards and chopped pistachios for the perfect combination of […]
Recipe Overview Looking for something a little different? Our Cheesy Bianca Pinsa is a delicious alternative to the classic tomato-based pizza. This recipe replaces the red sauce with a tasty, buttery béchamel, creating a gorgeous base that complements the light, airy texture of a Virtue Pinsa. Made using Macphie Bechamel with Butter Sauce, the creamy […]
How Ambient Pizza Bases Help Chefs Save Time and Cut Waste Running a busy kitchen isn’t easy, especially when you’re juggling short staff, tight margins, and high customer expectations. From pubs, catering companies to pop-ups, chefs are constantly looking for ways to streamline service without compromising on quality. Virtue’s ambient pizza bases are made for […]
Food waste is one of the biggest challenges facing the hospitality industry. Whether you’re running a busy pizzeria, a pub with a pizza menu, or a catering company, waste not only impacts your bottom line, it’s also a growing environmental concern. At Virtue Pizza, we’re passionate about helping professional kitchens become more efficient, sustainable, and […]
Recipe Overview A beautiful vegetarian dish in its own right, this pizza also makes a wonderful side dish to a steak meal. The secret of the wonderful, earthy depth of savoury flavour is that “King of Mushrooms” the Porcini. You can obtain “creamed” or sauteed Porcini mushrooms in many Italian delis these days, or knock […]
How Ready-Made Pizza Dough Can Increase Profitability Artisan style par-cooked pizza bases and bread carriers are changing the game. Ever been slammed in the kitchen, short on staff, and the orders just keep piling up? In the hospitality world, it can feel like swimming the Channel on a Monday morning in February, with Eeyore in […]
Can you use par-baked pizza bases in a TurboChef Fire pizza oven? Absolutely, Virtue Sourdough Pinsa Romana produce fantastic results in a TurboChef Fire! When cooking our par-baked pizza or pinsa bases in a TurboChef Fire pizza oven, we recommend an oven temperature of 320 °C top; 360 °C bottom for 2 mins, based on […]
How to make epic Sourdough Bagels using Virtue sourdough Sourdough Bagels might just be the next great thing on your menu Occasionally, we have to admit that America does know best sometimes, and bagels is one of those things. OK, they are not originally a stateside dish, but, like a lot of American “classics”, the […]
How we helped This 5* luxury hotel is one of several in the group that we supply via their preferred wholesaler. An initial demo lunch hosted at our Warwickshire head office was enough to convince the food team and we couldn’t be more happy with the partnership! 100’s of sourdough pizzas per location each week, […]
