Large families have a pizza problem that smaller households don’t: you need enough food that the always-hungry teenager actually gets full, the picky 8-year-old gets the plain pizza they’ll actually eat, and the adults get something worth eating — all from one order. Here’s how to do that right at Godfather’s.
San Antonio has large families. The culture here runs toward big tables, full houses, and meals that need to scale. Whether it’s a household of 6 or a Sunday dinner with grandparents and cousins, feeding a large family with pizza is a skill that gets easier once you know the rules. We’re at 8530 SH 151 Access Rd and we’ve been the large-family pizza choice on the west side since we came back.
How Much Pizza for a Large Family
A household of 6 (2 adults, 2 teenagers, 2 younger kids) needs roughly: adults 3 slices each = 6 slices, teenagers 4 slices each = 8 slices, kids 2 slices each = 4 slices. Total: 18 slices = just over 2 large pizzas. Add a third for comfort, leftovers, and the teenager who said they weren’t hungry at dinner and is now hungry an hour later.
For extended family meals of 10–15 people: 4–5 large pizzas is the range. Our pizza count guide has the exact math for families and groups at this scale. The Pizza Pack — 4 large pizzas for $75 — is the large-family deal. One pack for a small family of 4–6, two packs for a family gathering of 10–12.
Building the Right Multi-Pizza Order
Large families need variety because large families have opinions. The solution is a structured order rather than trying to please everyone with a single pizza. Assign one pizza to the baseline preference (pepperoni or Classic Combo), one to the household’s specialty favorite, and one to the reliable fallback (cheese or thin-crust pepperoni for the picky members).
The Taco Pie is the large-family conversation pizza — it gets everyone involved, generates opinions, and tends to disappear first. Pair it with a Classic Combo and a cheese pizza and you’ve covered every preference in a standard large-family situation.
Large Family Deals and Value
For families feeding 6+ people regularly, the Pizza Pack is the most cost-effective way to order. At $75 for 4 large pizzas, you’re getting the best per-pizza price on our menu. Compare that to individual large specialty pizzas at $24–$34 each — four packs works out to about $18–19 per pizza versus $28–34 if ordered individually.
Monday and Wednesday deals — $8 off large pizzas — are also worth knowing about for large families who order regularly. A weekday pizza night with $8 off each large is meaningful savings when you’re ordering 3–4 pies. See our cheap pizza in San Antonio guide for all the ways to maximize your order value.
Leftovers Strategy for Large Families
Intentional leftover pizza is the large-family secret weapon. Order one extra pizza you don’t plan to eat at dinner. That’s tomorrow’s lunch, covered. Reheating Godfather’s correctly preserves the texture — the guide covers the best methods so leftover pizza tastes like it just came out of the oven.
Large family rule: Order what you need plus one. The “extra” pizza becomes the most useful pizza in the order by the next morning.
What’s the best pizza deal for a large family in San Antonio?
The Pizza Pack — 4 large pizzas for $75. It’s the best per-pizza price on our menu. For families of 6, one pack plus an extra large covers dinner and leaves leftovers. For families of 8–10, two packs handles it cleanly.
How do I handle a family order with picky eaters?
Keep one pizza plain or simple (cheese or straight pepperoni) specifically for the picky eaters. Put all the variety in the other pies. That way nobody’s forced to eat something they don’t want and the adventurous eaters still get what they came for. See our picky eater guide for more strategies.
Can you handle recurring large-family orders?
Yes. If you order for the family weekly, we can streamline the process — call and ask about account setup for regular orders. It saves you from re-explaining your standing order every time.
Order for the whole family. Place your order online or call us.
