What Pizza Garnish is Actually On a Royale Pizza?
There’s a lot of debate lately surrounding what exactly is a ‘Royale Pizza.’ Many pizzerias have popped up donning this name, while many more offer at least one pizza on their menu that’s given the name ‘Royale.’ But what exactly takes a pizza to ‘Royale’ status? Is it a certain type of Italian pizza dough or crust? Actually, you can use any type of pizza dough, but it’s the pizza garnish that makes a pizza truly ‘Royale’ – and is probably the reason you won’t be serving it in your pizzeria any time soon.
The term ‘Pizza Royale’ actually stems from a type of pizza that was created in Italy in honor of the film 007. Because James Bond is known for being a man of luxury and extravagance, a pizza done in his name (or rather, number) could include only the very best. That’s why the chef that created the ‘Pizza Royale’ included a 1958 Dom Perignon in his sauce, and topped it all off with pieces of lobster and even tiny flakes of gold.
This pizza might be a bit rich for your restaurant’s budget, but it is fun trivia to know to pass onto your customers. And who knows? By the time the next Bond movie comes out, you might just want to make your own creation to rival the ‘Pizza Royale’!