Why Puccia Buns Are the Fastest-Growing Bread Choice in UK Hospitality
Puccia buns are a type of Italian bread roll which comes from the Apulia region of Southern Italy. They are a speciality from the
17 November 2025
Recipe Overview A beautifully rustic dessert pinsa inspired by the comforting flavours of a classic apple and blackberry pie. Perfect as a mid-afternoon treat or a light yet indulgent dessert, this Biscoff, Apple and Blackberry recipe is bound to become a new favourite. Two varieties of apple, ripe blackberries, crushed Biscoff, and a generous drizzle […]
Recipe Overview Looking to add a tasty twist to your traditional Burns Night celebration? This Burns Night Romana pizza recipe is a memorable way to honour Scotland’s poet, Robert Burns, on the 25th January. It combines the comforting flavours of Burns Night with the rustic charm of Italian cuisine. Topped with haggis, cheese and crispy […]
Recipe Overview When the storms are raging and the cold keeps us indoors, nothing hits the spot more like an indulgent meal. Whether you’re snuggled up at home or enjoying the warm atmosphere of a welcoming pub or restaurant, this comforting triple cheese Romana pizza is a dish you’ll want to eat or spot or […]
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 […]
Recipe Overview Light up your Bonfire Night with this sweet and spicy Guy Fawkes inspired Pinsa dessert! Its made on a Virtue Pinsa Romana base, then topped with spiced mascarpone, chunks of Cadbury chocolate, boozy Cherries and a fiery hint of chilli. It’s a great blend of cosy and daring. This Guy Fawkes Pinsa dessert […]
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 […]
Puccia buns are a type of Italian bread roll which comes from the Apulia region of Southern Italy. They are a speciality from the
Choosing the right sandwich bread can impact profit margins, the preparation time, and product quality in cafés, delis, restaurants and other hospitality operations. Ambient, pre-sliced,
Food lovers appreciate thoughtful gifts that celebrate the flavour, quality, and craftsmanship. At Virtue Pizza, we feel that great taste begins with great ingredients, and
The Story Behind Puccia Bread With its name tracing back to buccellatum – the sustaining bread that kept Roman legionaries marching from the limestone cobbles
Pizza isn’t just food – it’s a love language. And in the UK, that love has only grown stronger over the past few years. From
In today’s fast-paced hospitality world, every slice matters – especially when it comes to boosting profit margins. Pizza, particularly when made with Virtue’s premium par-baked
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,
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
Struggling to keep up with demand while maintaining top-tier pizza quality? In a fast-paced food service environment, the wrong base can slow you down, create
Did you know that food waste costs the UK hospitality industry over £3.2 billion every year? From spoilage to overproduction, kitchens across the country are
Running a busy hospitality business is demanding. As chefs, restaurant managers or catering staff, you’re always juggling multiple priorities. Do you ever find yourself struggling
In foodservice, consistency is everything. Whether you’re serving pubs, cafés, hotels or events, customers expect the same high-quality experience every time. For wholesalers supplying pizza
We all know a good pizza starts with great dough, but did you know your choice of dough could also affect how your body feels
For professional chefs, achieving a consistent, perfectly baked pizza base can be a challenge. Dough quality fluctuates, staff skills vary, and during busy service, there’s
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,
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
What is Pinza Pizza, or “Pinsa Romana”? Have you ever wondered what Pinsa Pizza is? In this blog we dive into what the essential differences
Pinsa Romana: The Ultimate Healthier Alternative to Pizza? We’re big on pizza and sourdough the way it should be and want to show you some
Cheese options for Pinsa Romana Love pizza but tired of same old same old? You’ll definitely want to take a look at Pinsa Romana! Also
If you are wanting a lovely, puffy Neapolitan-style crust on your pizza, then leave the rolling pin in the drawer! Stretching pizza dough by hand
Rule 1: The Best Pizza Method Is One That Works For You There are so many videos and online blogs around these days with the
These are 3 very pertinent questions when working with your ready-made sourdough pizza dough from Virtue! We are happy to help you understand a bit more about
4 Gluten-Free Ingredients That Will Transform Your Baking Coeliac disease is a permanent, unalterable autoimmune disease caused by the immune system responding to gluten –
Are Bread Digestion Issues Preventing You From Enjoying Pizza? Bread digestion issues meant that for many years we avoided eating much pizza, for that very