Pizza Fundraiser NZ

Pizza is an easy sell for schools and clubs. Partner with a local pizzeria or a frozen-pizza supplier, take pre-orders, and earn a margin on every pizza. Here is how a pizza fundraiser works and how to run one.

A pizza fundraiser is about as easy as product fundraisers get. You do not need to sell anyone on the idea, and most families are happy to order a few. Partner with a local pizzeria or a frozen-pizza supplier, agree a fundraising price, and your school keeps the margin on each pizza sold.

You take pre-orders over a week or two, place one bulk order, and hand the pizzas out on a single collection day. There is no stock to buy in advance and very little to handle.

How a pizza fundraiser works

There are two common ways to run one. Pick whichever fits your school and your supplier.

Pre-order drive

Families order fresh or frozen pizzas over a set selling period, usually one to two weeks. You tally the orders, place one bulk order with your pizzeria or supplier, and everyone collects on the same day. Frozen pizzas go straight in the freezer, so families can cook them whenever they like.

Pizza lunch day

Instead of a take-home order, you run a pizza lunch at school. Families pre-pay for their child's lunch, a local pizzeria delivers fresh pizzas on the day, and the school earns a margin on each order. It works well as a one-off treat day and doubles as a bit of fun for the kids.

Either way, collecting pre-orders and payment online saves you counting cash and chasing forms. It also gives you a clean tally to hand your supplier.

Why pizza fundraisers work

Kids and families love it

Pizza is an easy yes. Most families are happy to buy a few, which keeps order numbers up without much of a sell.

Simple to pre-order

Take orders on a form or online, tally them up, and place one bulk order. There is no stock to buy in advance.

A fundraising rate

A local pizzeria will often give you a set price per pizza so your school earns a clear margin on each one sold.

One collection day

Everything arrives on a single day for pick-up, so there is little handling and no long selling period to manage.

Take pre-orders and payment online

Running pizza orders through a simple online page means no cash to count and a clear tally for your supplier. See how a fundraising page handles orders and payment for you.

See how it works

Pizza fundraiser: common questions

How much can a pizza fundraiser raise?

It depends on your margin per pizza and how many you sell. If your school earns $4-6 on each pizza and families order a few hundred over a couple of weeks, that adds up to $1,500-$3,000. Agree the fundraising price with your pizzeria or supplier first so you know exactly what you make per sale.

How does a pizza fundraiser work?

Families pre-order pizzas over a set selling period, usually one to two weeks. You collect the orders and payment, place one bulk order with your supplier, and hand the pizzas out on a single collection day. Fresh pizzas go out warm for that night's dinner, while frozen ones can go straight in the freezer.

Do you need a supplier for a pizza fundraiser?

Yes. You either partner with a local pizzeria that makes the pizzas to order, or you work with a frozen-pizza supplier who sells in fundraising quantities. Either way, ask about a fundraising rate, minimum order and how collection works before you start selling.

Fresh or frozen pizza for a fundraiser?

Fresh pizzas from a local pizzeria are best for a lunch or dinner event where people eat on the day. Frozen pizzas suit a pre-order drive because families can store them and cook whenever they like. Frozen also gives you a longer collection window, since there is no rush to eat before they cool.

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Last updated: July 2026