One of the things I like best about being a chef is sharing my passion for cooking with friends. So when I entertain, I like to get everyone involved. Throwing a “make your own pizza” party is a perfect way to do this. And in summer, a grilled pizza party is even better. Everyone loves pizza, but most people have never taken a turn at grilling it. Once they do, they flip over it.

Lots of make-ahead components mean more time to spend with your guests.The great thing about a party like this is that you can prepare thedoughand toppings far in advance. The dough is flexible; it’s quick to work together and only needs about an hour to rise, so you can make it on short notice. But even better, you can make it a day ahead and let it rise overnight in the refrigerator. The dough also freezes well. A few hours before guests arrive, I bring the dough to room temperature, roll it into disks, stack them on a baking sheet, and store them in the refrigerator so they’re ready to grill when the party starts.

The pizza toppings can be as simple or as luxurious as you like.I like to make a few interesting toppings ahead, so that my guests can have fun experimenting with different ingredient combinations. My favorites are烤Vidalia洋葱,roasted red pepper purée,roasted garlic， 和黑橄榄酱. You can make them all up to three days before your party. If you’re pressed for time, you could skip making the toppings and head for a good Italian deli for some fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced cured meats, and even high-quality canned tomatoes. Either way, add a nice selection of fresh herbs, grated cheeses, and extra-virgin olive oil, and you’re all set.

To accompany the pizzas, serve your favorite green salad. A fruit dessert is a nice ending, but to make things easy on yourself, why not serve a selection of ice cream?

Grilled pizza made easy

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Do-ahead plan
Up to three days ahead
Make the Roasted Red Pepper Purée.
Make the Roasted Vidalia Onions.
Make the Olive Tapenade.
Make the Roasted Garlic.

Up to two days ahead
Buy cheeses, extra-virgin olive oil, and any additional deli pizza toppings.

That morning
Make the pizza dough (or make it several days in advance and freeze it).

最多四个小时
Roll out the pizza doughs, layer them between sheets of parchment, cover, and refrigerate.
Prepare a green salad.
将奶酪烤或切成薄片，并切成比萨饼的任何蔬菜。

烧烤前半小时
Assemble the items on the checklist below.
Start the fire on the gas or charcoal grill.

Checklist
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Several make-ahead toppings or easy, no-cook toppings
Cheese
Pizza dough rounds
Extra-virgin olive oil for brushing
Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
切碎的新鲜草药在烹饪结束时撒上洒水（可选）

Pizza grilling equipment
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Small bowls for salt, black pepper, and fresh herbs
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Spatula
Large cutting board
厨师的刀或披萨切刀
Pastry brush for oiling the pizzas

Accompaniments
Water, soda, beer, or wine
Green salad
Ice cream or a simple fruit dessert