Memorial Day Weekend Is Better with the Right Pizza
Memorial Day weekend means outdoor gatherings — backyard BBQs, neighborhood parties, family reunions in the park. In Sacramento’s eastern suburbs, it means Rancho Cordova backyards, Gold River cul-de-sacs, and Citrus Heights neighborhood cookouts.
Pizza from Rancho Steve’s has been part of this tradition since 2010. Sacramento-area locals consistently rate it the best pizza near Sacramento — and for a holiday gathering, that reputation matters.
Here’s how to feed your Memorial Day crew without the stress.
Why Pizza Is the Right Call for Memorial Day
No serving complexity. Set the pies on the table. Let everyone grab. Done. There’s no carving, no distribution, no temperature management. Pizza parties manage themselves.
Something for everyone. A Memorial Day crowd has dietary diversity: meat-eaters, vegetarians, lighter eaters, kids. Rancho Steve’s specialty variety solves this without special requests:
- Steve Combo for the people who want everything on their pizza
- Mediterranean for vegetarians and lighter preferences
- BBQ Chicken for the crowd that wants something different from the standard combo
- Gluten-free for guests with restrictions
- Sandwiches and pastas for anyone who wants something other than pizza
It scales. Expecting 12 people? Order 4 large pies. 30 people? 10 pies. Pizza scales linearly with headcount, and the math is simple.
Price stays reasonable. “Superior pizza at affordable prices” is the Rancho Steve’s position. Feeding a Memorial Day crowd of 20 shouldn’t break the budget — and it won’t.
The Memorial Day Order: What to Get
For 10–15 people: – 2 Steve Combos — always the first to go – 1 Mediterranean — catches vegetarians and lighter eaters – 1 BBQ Chicken — provides variety, consistently crowd-pleasing – Sandwiches or pasta for non-pizza guests
For 20–30 people: – 4–5 Steve Combos – 2 Mediterranean – 2 BBQ Chicken – 1–2 gluten-free pies as needed – Sandwiches and pasta to round out
For 30+ people: – Scale up proportionally. Order online in advance — give the kitchen a heads-up for large orders. Rancho Steve’s has been handling volume for Rancho Cordova events for 15 years.
Order Ahead: Don’t Leave the Holiday to Chance
Memorial Day weekend is busy for every restaurant in the Sacramento area. The guests who don’t regret their order are the ones who placed it in advance.
Order through online-ordering.innowi.com/branch/ranchosteve — direct from Rancho Steve’s, no third-party fees. Specify your delivery or pickup time window, and let the kitchen handle the production.
Memorial Day weekend hours: – Friday May 22: 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM – Saturday May 23: 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM – Sunday May 24: 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM – Monday May 25 (Memorial Day): 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Extended Friday–Saturday hours accommodate late-night gatherings.
Pickup vs. Delivery for Memorial Day
Delivery: Order 30–60 minutes in advance, let Rancho Steve’s come to you. Ideal for backyard parties where you want to stay at the grill.
Pickup: If you’re already driving past Zinfandel Drive — Rancho Steve’s is in the Lowe’s Shopping Center. Pick up fresh pies on your way to the party. No delivery window to wait for.
Either way: order online first to lock in your time.
