Two Dates, One Easy Answer: Order Pizza
July gives Rancho Cordova two specific reasons to skip cooking: the 4th of July, and — a little less obviously — National French Fry Day on July 13. This year’s Independence Day carries extra significance as America’s 250th anniversary, and celebrations across the greater Sacramento area are expected to be bigger than a typical year. For most households, that means more guests, more fireworks-viewing logistics, and even less appetite for standing over a hot grill all afternoon. Rancho Steve’s Pizza has built its catering and party-size menu specifically for days like this.
Why This 4th of July Is Different
America’s 250th birthday isn’t a once-a-decade milestone — it’s once in a lifetime for most people celebrating it. Sacramento-area communities are leaning into bigger gatherings this year, and Rancho Cordova is no exception. Whether your plans involve a backyard barbecue, a neighborhood block party, or a smaller family get-together before fireworks, the food logistics tend to follow a predictable pattern: more guests than usual, less time to cook than usual, and a strong preference for food that can be ordered ahead and shows up ready to eat.
Building a Backyard Pizza Spread
Rancho Steve’s catering menu — built originally for corporate events and weddings — translates directly to a backyard 4th of July table. The 20-inch party-size pizza is the anchor: large enough to feed a serious crowd on its own, and easy to pair with a second or third pie in different flavors so everyone gets a preference covered. The Steve Combo (the restaurant’s fully-loaded signature pie) works well as the crowd-pleaser, while the Mediterranean — a dish customers specifically praise in reviews — gives guests with a lighter preference something to reach for.
Beyond pizza, the family meal deals (bundled pizza, breadsticks, and sodas) simplify ordering for smaller gatherings, and the party-size salads, which serve up to 15 people, round out a spread that otherwise leans heavy on cheese and dough. Hot chicken wings with a choice of sauces are an easy addition for a true backyard-party spread, served alongside the rest of the menu without requiring anyone to fire up a grill.
Ordering Ahead for the Holiday
The 4th of July is consistently one of the highest-volume food-ordering days of the entire year, and that volume puts real strain on third-party delivery apps juggling demand from dozens of restaurants simultaneously. Rancho Steve’s recommends ordering directly through its own online ordering system and locking in a specific pickup or delivery time well ahead of the holiday — ideally a day or more in advance for parties of six or more. Direct ordering also means no added markup from a third-party platform, which matters when you’re already ordering enough food to feed a full backyard.
For same-day flexibility, current promotions help offset the cost of a bigger order: the Mega Deal takes 20% off medium, large, XL, and party pizzas, and any order of $200 or more receives an automatic 20% discount — a combination that makes a full holiday spread for a dozen-plus guests considerably more affordable.
National French Fry Day: A Smaller, Easier Craving
A week and a half before the 4th, National French Fry Day (July 13) gives a much lower-key excuse to order. Rancho Steve’s isn’t a fry-focused menu, but its broader fried and baked sides lineup — hot chicken wings, cheese breadsticks, mozzarella sticks, and jalapeño poppers — covers the same craving: salty, hot, shareable food that doesn’t require a full pizza-night commitment. It’s an easy excuse for a midweek order, a quick office snack run, or pairing a smaller side order with the weekday lunch buffet earlier that same week.
Two Occasions, One Reliable Kitchen
Whether you’re planning a full backyard celebration for America’s 250th birthday or just want something hot and shareable on a random Monday in July, Rancho Steve’s keeps the same standard: fresh dough made daily, a generous topping layer, and a menu built to scale from a single order to a full party spread. Order ahead for July 4th, and don’t overthink National French Fry Day — both are easy wins with the right order placed early.
Q&A Pairs:
Q: How far in advance should I order for the 4th of July?
A: We recommend ordering at least a day ahead, especially for parties of six or more, since July 4th is one of the busiest food-ordering days of the year. Order online or call (916) 851-0749.
Q: What’s the best pizza size for a backyard 4th of July party?
A: Our 20-inch party-size pizza is built for exactly this — large enough to anchor a buffet table, and easy to order in multiple flavors so everyone has an option.
Q: Do you have anything fried for National French Fry Day on July 13?
A: While we’re a pizza-first menu, our hot chicken wings, mozzarella sticks, and jalapeño poppers are a great way to satisfy a salty, fried craving that day.
