The Pizza Planet Cookbook Review: Serving Up Intergalactic Pizza and Nostalgia

Blast off planet earth and embark on a cosmic culinary adventure with recipes from the iconic Pixar location.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 6:03pm

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The Pizza Planet Cookbook by Sarah Walker Caron is a unique and fantastic book filled with out-of-this-world recipes that will transport readers to the beloved Pixar pizza restaurant from the Toy Story films. The cookbook not only features delicious recipes, but also an immersive experience with chapters, illustrations, and more that bring the Pizza Planet location to life.

Why it matters

The Pizza Planet Cookbook taps into the enduring popularity of the Toy Story franchise, allowing fans to recreate the iconic restaurant experience at home. It also showcases the passion and creativity of the author in crafting an official training guide and cookbook for this beloved fictional location.

The details

The cookbook includes recipes for classic pizzas as well as Sicilian-style, deep-dish, and creative specialty pizzas inspired by the planets. It also features shareable sides, quirky desserts, and drinks. Caron has cleverly written the book as if the reader is training to become the latest Pizza Planet employee, learning the recipes and more about the restaurant and entertainment complex.

  • The Pizza Planet Cookbook hits local bookstores everywhere on March 17, 2026.
  • Justin Soderberg will be in conversation with Sarah Walker Caron on March 18 at 7:00pm ET at Bookspace by Briar Patch in Bangor, Maine.

The players

Sarah Walker Caron

The author of The Pizza Planet Cookbook, who has crafted an official training guide and cookbook for the iconic Pixar pizza restaurant from the Toy Story films.

Justin Soderberg

The reviewer who will be in conversation with Sarah Walker Caron about The Pizza Planet Cookbook on March 18 at Bookspace by Briar Patch in Bangor, Maine.

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What they’re saying

“Blast off planet earth and embark on a cosmic culinary adventure: From intergalactic celebrations to refueling after a journey through the stars, these delicious recipes are sure to satisfy even the hungriest of travelers.”

— Sarah Walker Caron, Author

“The Pizza Planet Cookbook is more than just a list of recipes designed around the iconic location from Toy Story, but it's an official training guide to working at a Pizza Planet location. Cleverly written as if we as the reader are training to become the latest employee, learning the recipes and more about the restaurant and entertainment complex.”

— Justin Soderberg, Reviewer

What’s next

Justin Soderberg will be in conversation with Sarah Walker Caron on March 18 at 7:00pm ET at Bookspace by Briar Patch in Bangor, Maine.

The takeaway

The Pizza Planet Cookbook is a unique and immersive experience that allows Toy Story fans to recreate the iconic Pizza Planet restaurant at home, showcasing the passion and creativity of the author in bringing this beloved fictional location to life through delicious recipes and an official training guide format.