Build your own, then order
The Fireaway Croydon Pizza Menu
Fireaway is a build-your-own pizza shop, so the menu is less a fixed list and more a set of decisions: base, size, toppings, sides. This page walks through each of them so you can plan an order before you get to the checkout. Everything here runs from the Croydon High Street kitchen for both delivery and collection.
Four ways to start
Start with the base
Base choice matters more than people give it credit for. It changes how the pizza eats, how it travels, and how well it reheats the next day.
If you are ordering for delivery to a street a few minutes from High Street, any base works. Further out, lean toward sourdough or thick.
Sourdough
Slower dough, more flavour in the crust, and a texture that survives a delivery box.
Thin crust
For anyone who wants the topping-to-bread ratio tilted toward the topping.
Classic
Does the job when the priority is a filling meal rather than a delicate one.
Thick
A heavier, softer base, and the steadiest of the four on a longer run out of Croydon.
Classic combinations
The classic list exists so you do not have to think. If you are ordering for a group and nobody will commit to a preference, two classics plus one custom pizza covers it. You get familiarity and variety in the same order.
Pepperoni
The default for a reason: the most ordered topping style in UK takeaway pizza, easy to judge fairly between branches, and it survives transit without turning into something else.
Ham and mushroom
The steady middle of the list. Both toppings are dense enough to stay in place on the drive and neither releases much water into the box.
Vegetable mixes
Peppers, mushrooms, onions, olives and sweetcorn combine into builds that hold their own against the meat-heavy side of the menu.
Meat-heavy builds
Sausage, ham and pepperoni stacked on one base. Ask for a sourdough or thick base under it so the weight has something to sit on.
Build your own
Custom builds are where the menu opens up. Pick a base, pick a size, then add toppings one by one. Cheese blends, meats, vegetables and finishing options are all available as add-ons.
There is no rule against loading a pizza heavily, but a little restraint helps: toppings spread evenly across the whole surface cook better than a pile in the centre. For anyone ordering the same custom pizza repeatedly, it is worth noting the exact build — recreating it takes seconds once you know what went on it.
The order of decisions
- Choose a base Sourdough to thick
- Choose a size Match to appetite
- Add cheese and meats Even coverage
- Add vegetables Thin layers, not piles
- Finish with dips For the crusts
Toppings that hold up in delivery
Not every topping travels the same way. Pepperoni, ham, sausage, mushrooms, peppers, olives and onions all arrive in good shape. They are dense enough to stay put and they do not release much water into the box. Fresh herbs, leaves and very wet vegetables do better if you are collecting, or if you add them once the pizza is home.
Travels well by default
Pepperoni, ham, sausage, mushrooms, peppers, olives and onion. Dense toppings that stay in place and leave the base crisp underneath.
Cheese is the quiet variable
A pizza with even cheese coverage insulates the toppings underneath and keeps the whole thing warmer on the journey. That is why a well-made margherita often beats a crowded specialty pizza after a twenty-minute drive.
Better added at the table
Fresh herbs, salad leaves and very wet vegetables. Fine on a collection order eaten quickly, better added once the box is open at home.
What a good build looks like
A base that has had time to prove, a spread that reaches the rim without flooding it, and toppings layered flat rather than heaped. That is the difference between a pizza that arrives intact and one that arrives rearranged.
Fireaway pizza is built in front of you at the Croydon counter, so if you are collecting you can watch the build and adjust next time. It is the fastest way to learn what your regular order actually is.
How we run the kitchenSides, drinks and finishing touches
Sides fill the gaps between pizzas. The usual lineup covers the bases: something fried, something with dip, something to share. If the order is pizza only, you will probably want a dip for the crusts. If you are feeding more than three people, two sides is usually the sensible number.
Ordering sides separately for each person rarely works out. Pick two or three for the table and let people sort themselves out. It costs less and creates fewer arguments.
Something fried
The part of the order that disappears before the pizza is even open. Order it in one tray for the table rather than a portion each.
Something with dip
Dips are the finishing touch most people forget. They matter more with thick and classic bases, where there is more crust to work through.
Drinks for the order
Bottles and cans sized to the number of people eating. If you are collecting from High Street, cold drinks are an easy add at the counter. For delivery, mention them in the order so they go in the same bag.
Something to share
A sourdough crust is good enough to eat plain, but that is not a reason to skip the sharing plate if there is one on the table.
Sizes and how many to order
Pizza sizing is roughly proportional to appetite. One large pizza feeds one hungry adult or two lighter eaters.
For a group, count heads, then order one pizza per two people and add sides. That formula works reliably for office lunches and shared dinners alike. If you are unsure, order slightly more than you think you need and plan for leftovers — cold pizza is a legitimate next-day meal, and a thick or classic base reheats better than a thin one.
Fire away pizza orders for four people are the most common group call we take: two large pizzas with sides is a safe starting point, and a third pizza goes in if appetites are heavy or you want something left for tomorrow.
A starting point for groups
- One person, hungry One large
- Two lighter eaters One large
- Four people Two large, plus sides
- Six people Three large, plus sides
- Planning for tomorrow Add one more
Vegetarian and meat-free options
Vegetarian builds work well on any base. Cheese, peppers, mushrooms, onions, olives, sweetcorn and similar toppings combine into pizzas that hold their own against the meat-heavy side of the menu. If you eat fish but not meat, the standard toppings list covers that too.
For anyone ordering for a mixed group, one vegetarian custom pizza alongside the classics is the simplest way to make sure everyone has something. It costs nothing to plan for it up front.
Vegetables that carry a build
- Peppers
- Mushrooms
- Onions
- Olives
- Sweetcorn
- Extra cheese
Choose two or three and spread them flat rather than heaping one corner. If you are feeding a mixed table, ask the Croydon counter to cut the vegetarian pizza into smaller slices so it travels around.
Allergens and dietary questions
Pizza involves wheat, dairy, and often egg or soy in the dough and toppings. If you have an allergy, ask the branch directly before ordering rather than relying on a website.
Kitchen processes, shared surfaces and supplier changes all matter here, and the person on shift can give you a straight answer about what is in the food that day. That advice applies to any takeaway, not just this one — websites go stale, the kitchen does not.
Ask before you order
142 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1ND
+44 20 8680 1234
Mon–Sun: 11:00–23:00
Send your questionMenu questions, answered
The things people ask most often when they are planning an order from the Croydon kitchen. If your question is not here, the branch will answer it directly.
Can I order a half-and-half pizza?
Half-and-half works on most builds as long as both halves use the same base. Ask when you order and the kitchen will confirm.
Which base is best for delivery?
Sourdough holds up best over a longer trip. Thin crust is fine for collection or short deliveries.
Do you have vegetarian pizzas?
Yes. Vegetable toppings work on any base, and custom builds make it easy to order exactly what you want.
How many pizzas should I order for four people?
Two large pizzas with sides is a safe starting point. Add a third if appetites are heavy or you want leftovers.
Where can I check allergens?
Ask the Croydon branch directly before ordering. Ingredients and kitchen processes can change, so the shop is the reliable source.
How to plan a weekly order
If you order from the same branch regularly, the useful habit is to save your build. Knowing your base, size and topping list turns a five-minute app scroll into a thirty-second reorder. It also means you can compare the direct route against Uber Eats without re-entering everything from memory.
Nobody needs a loyalty scheme to order well. They need to know what they like and how long it takes to arrive. Keep the note on your phone, and the next order takes one message or one tap.