National Pizza Day: The Ultimate Homemade Pizza Night (with Black Garlic!)
There are few things in life that beat homemade pizza. The smell of fresh dough, bubbling cheese, crispy crusts, and that first slice you grab before it’s even hit the board properly…
So of course, we’re celebrating National Pizza Day the only way we know how — with seriously good ingredients, big bold flavours, and a giveaway that pizza lovers will not want to miss.
Whether you're a classic Margherita fan, a pepperoni purist, or you love going full gourmet with hot honey, pesto and chilli sauce, today is the perfect excuse to upgrade your pizza game.
And yes… we’re bringing black garlic to the party.
Why Black Garlic Belongs on Pizza
If you’ve never tried black garlic on pizza before, prepare for a life-changing topping.
Black garlic has a deep, rich flavour that’s naturally sweet and savoury at the same time — with notes of balsamic, fig, caramel, molasses, tamarind and roasted garlic. It’s smooth, sticky, and packed with umami, making it the perfect ingredient for pizza nights when you want something a little more special.
And the best part?
You get all the flavour without the worry of garlic breath.
The Best Ways to Use Black Garlic on Pizza
There are endless ways to add black garlic to your homemade pizzas. Here are a few of our favourites:
🧄 Black Garlic Paste as a Base
Swap tomato sauce for a thin spread of The Original Black Garlic Paste mixed with olive oil. It creates a rich, caramelised flavour that pairs beautifully with mozzarella, mushrooms, spinach, and roasted vegetables.
🍕 Black Garlic Pickle on a Cheese Feast Pizza
If you’re going for a pizza night that feels a bit fancy, black garlic pickle is a perfect topping. It adds a tangy-sweet depth that works amazingly with:
blue cheese
goat’s cheese
caramelised onions
prosciutto
rocket
🔥 Black Garlic + Hot Honey
Sweet, spicy, and savoury is an unbeatable combo. Drizzle hot honey on a black garlic pizza and you’ll understand why this flavour trend is everywhere right now.
🌱 Veganuary-Friendly Pizza Upgrade
Black garlic is also ideal for plant-based pizzas. Try slivers of black garlic peeled cloves with roasted aubergine, vegan mozzarella, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil for an indulgent but simple vegan option.
Our Go-To Black Garlic Pizza Combo
If you want one easy combo to try first, this is the one:
Black Garlic Paste + Mozzarella + Mushroom + Rocket + Hot Honey drizzle
It’s quick, it’s gourmet, and it tastes like something you’d order at a premium pizza restaurant.
🍕 WIN The Ultimate Homemade Pizza Setup! 🍕
To celebrate National Pizza Day, we’ve teamed up with some incredible brands to bring you the ultimate pizza giveaway.
One lucky winner will receive a huge prize bundle packed with everything you need for the perfect homemade pizza night…
The Prize Includes:
🔥 Kamado Joe Ceramic Pizza Stone
Made from heavy-duty ceramic, designed to last and easy to clean.
🍕 Babadoh Pizza Essentials
6 Dough Proofing Containers
2 Pizza Serving Boards
Classic Neapolitan Pizza Dough Balls
🍯 JD’s Hot Honey Trio
The perfect finishing touch for pizza lovers.
🖤 The Original Black Garlic Hamper
🌿 Sacla’ Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Bundle
2 jars of Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
2 twin-packs of Pesto Pots
🌶️ Award-Winning Hot Sauces from Big Ginger Sauce Co
A selection of four hot sauces, perfect for pizza pairings.
How to Enter
To enter the giveaway, head over to Instagram and follow the steps below:
1️⃣ Follow:
@originalblackgarlicuk @kamadojoeuk @babadoh @biggingersauceco @sacla_uk
2️⃣ Like the giveaway post and share it to your Stories
3️⃣ Tag a friend you’d share pizza with in the comments
(Each tag counts as an extra entry!)
Terms & Conditions:
Competition closes midnight 23rd February 2026
Winner will be contacted directly by Instagram DM
UK residents only, 18+
Not affiliated with Instagram
No cash alternative
Celebrate National Pizza Day with Big Flavour
Whether you’re making dough from scratch or keeping it simple with your favourite base and toppings, National Pizza Day is all about sharing good food and having fun.
And if you want to take your pizza night to the next level, black garlic is your secret weapon.
Good luck, and happy pizza-ing! 🍕🔥