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California Pizza Kitchen launches nationwide 'take-and-bake' pies

August 1, 2019

California Pizza Kitchen or CPK said it's launching take-and-bake takeout and delivery pizzas across the country, greatly expanding the West Coast brand's reach. 

The pies are made fresh to order in-restaurant by CPK's certified pizza chefs, according to a news release about the new initiative, and include the brand's well-known original Bbq chicken, Thai chicken and California veggie pizzas. 

"We've cracked the code on the very best takeout and delivery pizza experience, bar none," CPK President ad CEO Jim Hyatt, said in the release. "We believe every pizza is best enjoyed fresh and hot from the oven, which is why our iconic yellow hearth pizza ovens are the heartbeat of our kitchens. 

"For our guests who prefer to enjoy CPK at home, whether grabbing takeout after work or ordering delivery for pizza night with family and friends, we've created CPK Take and Bake Pizzas to ensure you enjoy our creative, California-style pizzas just as fresh, hot and delicious as you would at our table."

Available in each of CPK's 20 pizza varieties, take and bake pizzas can be prepared on original hand-tossed dough or CPK's popular veggie-based cauliflower crust, made with gluten-free ingredients. The brand's Gluten Intolerance Group-certified gluten-free pizzas are also available. All of the pies are simply baked in a 450-degree oven for 7-10 minutes and can be finished with included garnishes.

"We were inspired to create Take and Bake Pizzas to give our takeout and delivery guests the same restaurant-quality experience at home as they'd have in our restaurants," CPK Executive Chef and SVP of Culinary Innovation Brian Sullivan said in the release. "That means bringing our premium ingredients like hand-torn rustic pepperoni, Nueske's applewood-smoked bacon, fresh sliced avocado, smoked Gouda, garlic scampi shrimp, flavorful sauces and a variety of fresh produce from our kitchen to yours, to elevate the home pizza experience and make meal time easy and delicious."

Guests who dine-in at CPK and purchase an entrée can take home a Take and Bake Pizza to enjoy later at a special value of up to $10 off the regular menu price. Alternatively, Take and Bake Pizzas can be ordered as part of takeout and delivery orders at regular menu price. The company features online ordering on its website, but Pizza Marketplace is seeking additional information concerning ordering options for take-and-bake pies.

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