The pizza industry sees new gastronomic trends each year, and 2023 is ripe with innovation. Here at EveryNourish, we're keenly observing which toppings are delighting pizza enthusiasts worldwide. We've compiled the hottest and most favored pizza toppings that are dominating this year.
1. Fermented Vegetables
As the spotlight on digestive wellness grows, fermented veggies have emerged as an unexpected favorite on pizzas. Kimchi, sauerkraut, and pickled onions are enriching pizzas with their distinct sour notes that perfectly offset the creamy cheese and savory sauce. These toppings aren't just tasty—they also offer probiotic perks and add a new dimension of texture to the conventional pizza.
Our new Fermentation Fiesta pizza boasts a selection of in-house fermented sauerkraut, kimchi, and gorgonzola cheese, topped off with a hint of homegrown honey to counterbalance the sourness. It may seem like an odd pairing at first, but it's rapidly becoming one of our most popular signatures.
2. Plant-Based Proteins
The surge of interest in plant-based diets has translated into a growing preference for pizzas adorned with innovative meat substitutes. Beyond the usual veggies, new meat-free proteins are delivering tastes that even staunch carnivores can appreciate.
We're now featuring things like plant-derived Italian sausage bits, spiced tempeh, jackfruit treated as pulled pork, and pea protein-based pepperoni as staples in our offerings. These items are attracting all types of diners, not just vegetarians, for their appealing flavors and digestibility.
3. Local Chili Variants
For those craving a spicy kick, 2023 has marked a trend toward embracing distinct chili types from various regions instead of generic pepper flakes. While Calabrian chilies continue their standing popularity, now there's a rise in the inclusion of peppers like smoky ñora chilies from Spain, fruity Peruvian aji amarillo, and the Korean gochujang.
Our Worldwide Spice pizza presents a combination of chilies each lending its distinct taste to different sections of the pizza. This spicy culinary journey is proving to be quite the hit with patrons who enjoy a bold dining experience.
4. Wild Foraged Add-Ons
The local sourcing ethos has branched into pizza kitchens, with the use of wild foraged ingredients gaining traction. Leading this trend are various wild mushrooms, such as chanterelles, morels, and hen of the woods, which appear on pizzas in their prime seasons.
In addition, our menu has seen experiments with wild ramps (wild garlic), sea greens like dulse and nori, and spruce tips for that extra hint of forest essence. These elements not only bring unique tastes to the table but also form a connection between diners and the wilderness.
5. Unique Honey Drizzles
The interplay of sweet and savory brought by honey has carved out its niche in the pizza world longer than just a fleeting fad. 2023 has witnessed a surge in specialty honey types used as a finishing touch on pizzas.
We've seen varieties such as truffle honey, fermented garlic honey, smoky mesquite honey, and cannabidiol (CBD) infused honey embellishing pizzas, lending a sophisticated twist to even the simplest of pizzas.
Honorable Mentions
Additional toppings that didn't make it to our top five but still deserve a mention include:
- Cured egg yolks, gently grated over the pizza giving it a dusting of a golden hue
- Pickled fruits, with a focus on stone fruits like peaches and cheraries
- Ancient grain accents, such as crispy farro or popped sorghum for added crunch
- Boutique butter spots (especially cultured or mixed herb butters)
Whether your favorites are the timeless classics or you're keen on exploring bold new tastes, pizza remains one of the most versatile and cherished dishes globally. At EveryNourish, we revere the classic while welcoming innovation, which is why our menu showcases both time-honored Margherita and avant-garde specialty pies.
Have any of these recent topping trends made it to your plate? Or perhaps there's a combination you've conjured up that you'd like us to consider? Drop a comment below or tell us about it when you next drop by!