Mid Cheshire Guardian Best Of 2023: top ten pizza places revealed

One copy of the paper counts for five votes in the Best of 2023 competition so it’s time to have your say about who deserves the award for Mid Cheshire’s Best Pizza.

Since its launch in April, we’ve looked at hair and nails, pies and roast dinners, cocktails and breakfast before fitness and fish and chips.

Next on the menu was pizzas – the cheesy topped dough that can be eaten hot or cold and we wanted to know where in Mid Cheshire we could go to find the perfect slice.

We were inundated with nominations and we’ve shortlisted the top ten, who will battle it out to be named Best for Pizza in Mid Cheshire.

Now we need your help to choose the winner from our ten shortlisted nominees.

There are three ways to vote:

1. Search for the Best for Pizza shortlists post on our Northwich, Winsford and Middlewich, and Knutsford Facebook and Twitter pages and comment under the post with the name of your winner = 1 vote

2. Name your favourite in the comments section on this article via our website = 2 votes

3. Purchase a copy of this week’s Northwich and Winsford Guardian or Knutsford Guardian (Thursday, June 22 edition) and fill in the entry form = 5 votes

(*NB For newspaper entries, email a screenshot of the completed entry form to heidi.summerfield@newsquest.co.uk – please note that only original copies will be accepted. More than one entry can be submitted per person but you will be asked to provide your own unique reference code for each entry to avoid duplication eg if your name is Smith you may wish to write Smith123 or HS21! as your code. You will need to provide a different code for each entry submitted. For full terms and conditions go to Newsquest.co.uk/terms)

Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Monday, June 26 and we will be announcing the winner next week.

Keep an eye out for our next Best of appeal on our social media pages on Friday.

OUR TOP TEN BEST FOR PIZZA SHORTLIST:

The Wildfire Pizza Co

The Wildfire Pizza Co, Mobile in Middlewich and Knutsford

This popular mobile pizza company has been serving proper Neapolitan pizza since 2017 and is at The British Legion in Middlewich on Wednesdays and The Shaw Heath Social Club in Knutsford on Thursdays.

One nomination said: “This is the best pizza we’ve found in Knutsford and beyond.”

Another simply said: “Wildfire Pizza is the best!”

For more details go to facebook.com/wildfirepizzaco

Pastiche

Pastiche, Tatton Street, Knutsford

One recommendation said: “Excellent fresh, home cooked food that’s great value.

“There’s no other option when it comes to pizza.”

For more details go to facebook.com/PasticheKnutsford

Chime

Chime, Chester Road, Hartford

A happy customer said: “They use their own sourdough which tastes amazing from their classic pizza oven.

“So many different options but the ‘hush your mouth’ pizza is the best with the hush sauce.”

For more details go to facebook.com/ChimeHartford/videos

Caspian

Caspian, Chester Road, Northwich

The Mexican and Texan BBQ pizzas are a popular choice here with customers also giving the hot and spicy offerings a thumbs up.

For more details go to caspiankebabhouse.com

Pizza Castle

Pizza Castle, Northwich

This place has nearly 1,400 five-star reviews on their website so it’s clearly popular with hungry customers.

The inferno pizza is topped with spicy chicken, onions and green peppers and their Castle special includes a selection of all the toppings!

Reviews say the pizzas are “delicious” and “yummy”.

For more details go to pizzacastle2020.co.uk/order-now

Caprinos Pizza

Caprinos Pizza, Station Road, Northwich

One review on their Facebook page said: “The most delicious vegan pizza I’ve ever had.

“Love this place so much.”

Another said: “Easily my favourite pizza place in Northwich.”

For more details go to facebook.com/p/Caprinos-Pizza-Northwich-100071003053617

Facefood

Facefood, Clifton Road, Northwich

Customers can choose from seafood specials, Mexican hot and farmhouse pizzas and the food is “always tasty and good quality” and “with excellent customer service”.

For more details go to facebook.com/Facefood1905

Cal's

Cal’s Pizza, Station Road, Northwich

One recommendation mentioned the deep pan station special which comes on a chili base.

Happy customers say the food and service is “first class”.

For more details go to facebook.com/p/CALS-Charcoal-GRILL-PIZZA-100063733382698

Oakwood Smoke and Dough

Oakwood Smoke and Dough, Oakwood Marina, Davenham Road, Rudheath

A reviewer on their Facebook page said this place is a “hidden gem” and another said “fantastic, tasty and freshly made pizzas – we will be back”.

After winning last year’s Best for Pizza, can they make it two in a row?

For more details go to facebook.com/OakwoodSmokeAndDough

The Outback Pizza Company

The Outback Pizza Company

Happy customers love the “delicious wood fired pizza” served from a Land Rover Defender and they say it’s “authentic and stylish”.

They’re great value and the company provides excellent customer service – what’s not to like?

For more details go to facebook.com/theoutbackpizzacompany