After countless all-night study sessions and final exams you’d rather not remember, it’s finally time to celebrate. And what’s a party without snacks? Gather your friends, family, and fellow final-year survivors as you breathe a sigh of relief. No more dissertations (unless you’re doing a Master’s).

You don’t need silver platters or a four-course meal to make the day feel special. All you really need is fresh, cheesy pizza and a good playlist. Forget the stress of cooking or splashing out on a sit-down graduation dinner; your degree deserves extra cheese.

You’ve rented the gown and cap, bought a fancy outfit, and now there’s not much of that student budget left to stretch for food. Don’t stress - Papa Johns has got deals for days. 

From combos and discounts on large pizzas, why not treat yourself and your fellow coursemates to the upper crust with delicious pizzas that won’t blow your budget?

Mingling is already difficult enough without adding hot food, buffets, and cutlery into the mix. And let’s be honest, there are few things as awkward as making conversation with your mouth full and balancing a mound of snacks on a tiny plate. Skip the juggling act and keep it simple with good old fashioned pizza slices - designed to be eaten with one hand while you chat, laugh, and connect.

So, leave the cutlery and fine china for formal affairs and let your friends help themselves to slices instead. No forks, no fuss, and no balancing a plate on one knee while cramming potato salad into your mouth.

As host, you’ll already have your hands full. From hanging decorations to queuing songs for the playlist, don’t spend your time in the kitchen prepping trays of graduation party food and definitely not washing up after. Instead, place an order, answer the door, open the boxes, and enjoy.

Pizza is oh-so-easy to serve at parties because it’s already pre-sliced for tearing and sharing. Here are some extra handy serving tips for a pizza graduation buffet:

• Serve straight out of the box and avoid extra washing up. Just open the lid and let the cheesy aroma draw the crowds.
• Lay out your pizzas on a long table or worksurface to avoid people jostling for space. Spread your pizzas out to create a conveyor-belt system to help avoid elbows coming in for a slice of Double Pepperoni.
• Make it easy to grab and go. The food at your party needs to be a streamlined operation. Make a one-way system with paper plates at the start, pizza in the middle, and napkins at the end. It’s a recipe for success and speed serving.
• Clearly label the different pizzas. Sure, there are already labels on the box, but adding bigger signs makes it easier for your guests to quickly track down their favourite toppings, swipe them up, and head back towards the party.

The eatability of pizza needs to be studied, right? You can never just have one slice. Even when you think you’re full, after ten minutes you could easily go for round two. 

If your grad party guests are as devoted to the dough as we are, they’ll be hungry for seconds in no time. To prevent stone-cold slices, don’t open all the boxes at once when serving since the packaging is designed to lock the heat in. 

If you’re hosting at home, pop any second-round pizzas on a low oven setting to warm them through. Or, if it’s a large-scale event, get your hands on some warming trays or wrap the boxes in foil.

Here’s our full guide to reheating pizza.

Whatever the occasion, cater to everyone’s tastes with delicious pizzas (and even more delicious deals) from Papa Johns. Order from our full menu today or keep reading our blog for more serving hacks and foodie facts.