domino's half and half pizza

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Look, we know there's a lot of big, important stuff going on in the world right now.

But amid all the chaos, there's one question that keeps popping upward with urgency.

That question is: why, over a year into the Covid-19 pandemic, are we withal non allowed to order the Half and One-half pizza from Domino'due south?

You know the 1 – the option that lets yous divide your pizza down the middle, with 1 type of topping on one side, and another on the other.

The Half and Half has long been a saviour for indecisive types, couples, families, friends, and vegetarians hanging out with meat-eating acquaintances.

Pizza Hut offers a Half and Half option. So does Papa John'due south. Both brands currently allow you to get a half pepperoni, one-half plain cheese (or whatsoever other toppings you prefer).

Only when lockdown hit, Domino's began offering a express bill of fare – and Half and Half pizzas were cut.

More than a year on, they still aren't bachelor.

Only why? What does Covid-19 accept to exercise with Half and One-half pizzas? What is it about wellness recommendations that makes the Double Decadence (two pizza bases sandwiched together with a cheese sauce) possible, only not the One-half and Half?

We approached Domino'south for answers to these big questions, and they told Metro.co.britain: 'Nosotros totally empathise many loyal fans are frustrated their much-loved Half and One-half pizza is non currently available and we're really sorry.

domino's plain pizza

For now, you'll need to settle for just one type of pizza in a pie (Movie: Domino'southward)

'Considering of Covid-19, our local government have prepare out temporary guidance resulting in tighter kitchen restrictions and fewer pizza chefs. This means we've had to take some of the pizzas off the card, for a while.

'Although it'south disappointing not to exist able to order your favourite, we know customers will understand it'southward disquisitional to expect subsequently our squad members so nosotros can remain open, safely.

'While nosotros tin can't provide an exact date for the render of Half and One-half, nosotros hope anybody at Domino'southward is working hard to get our total range of pizzas back in the ovens, as soon as it's prophylactic to exercise so.'

A nice sentiment, sure, and nosotros appreciate the apology, but this statement doesn't really address the crux of the matter: what is it nigh the Half and Half that makes it currently 'unsafe' to produce?

Nosotros pushed Domino's once more, and this time a spokesperson responded: 'Our pop Half and Half is a more complex and time consuming pizza to brand. With less team members in shop it'south of import for united states to reduce complexity where we can, to ensure our teams are condom and our customers do non feel whatever delays with their orders.'

Then basically, the reason nosotros still tin't get a Half and Half is considering it'southward too complicated and takes too much time.

Why they haven't streamlined the One-half and Half baking process past now, and what makes it so much more complicated than making two pizzas, we may never know.

For now, nosotros judge you'll take to settle for buying two smalls and arranging them together. Or get two large pizzas, each with a unlike topping, and make 2 Half and Halfs at home. Relish.

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