At Virtual Pizza Academy (VPA), we’re obsessed with one thing: helping you make better pizza—at home, in your backyard oven, or in a professional kitchen.
And today we’ve got a big announcement:
Virtual Pizza Academy is officially partnering with LloydPans.
If you’ve been around the pizza world for any amount of time, you already know the name. LloydPans is one of the most trusted manufacturers in the industry—known for producing professional-grade pans that deliver consistent results and, in many cases, make the difference between “pretty good” and elite-level pizza.
This partnership is a huge step forward for VPA… and an even bigger win for our students.
Why LloydPans? Because the Pan Matters More Than You Think
Here’s the truth:
You can have the best dough recipe in the world, perfect fermentation, and flawless technique… and still get disappointing results if the pan isn’t right.
Pan pizza styles like Detroit, Pan-Fried Sicilian, Grandma, and other pan formats depend heavily on:
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Pan depth and shape
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Heat conduction
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Material type
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Surface / coating performance
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How the pan interacts with oil, cheese, and bake temps
LloydPans has mastered that.
Their pans are built for even browning, reliable bakes, clean release, and that legendary edge we all chase—the kind of crisp caramelized bite that makes people stop mid-chew and go:
“Wait… you made this at HOME?”
That’s what LloydPans delivers.
What This Partnership Means for VPA Students
This partnership isn’t just a “logo swap.” It’s about making our education better, more accurate, and more repeatable.
✅ The Exact Pans We Use in Class
If you’ve ever asked:
“What pan is that?”
“Where do I buy the same one?”
“What size should I start with?”
Now it’ll be easier than ever to get the same tools we’re using, so your results match what you see in class.
✅ Better Results Faster
The right equipment removes frustration and guesswork. That means more confidence, more consistency—and a shorter path to truly great pizza.
✅ More Pan-Style Content Coming Soon
LloydPans isn’t just great for Detroit. As we continue expanding our curriculum, this partnership will support a wider range of styles and formats across both live and on-demand training.
✅ Extra Value for Pizza Operators
For restaurant owners and operators, equipment decisions matter. A wrong pan choice can affect:
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bake performance
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workflow
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shelf life
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product consistency
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labor efficiency
This partnership supports our mission to help operators launch and execute new styles the right way—with the tools the industry trusts.
LloydPans = Consistency (And Consistency = Confidence)
One of the main reasons people love VPA is because we don’t just share recipes.
We teach repeatable systems.
Pizza is a craft, but it’s also science—and LloydPans brings that consistency to the equipment side of the equation.
You’ll notice:
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More uniform bakes
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Cleaner release
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Better edge caramelization
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Stronger structure
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More professional presentation
In other words:
Better pizza. More often.
This Is Just the Beginning
We’re thrilled to welcome LloydPans into the VPA family, and we can’t wait to share what we’re building together.
Expect upcoming content like:
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Pan selection guides by pizza style
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Recommended pan sizes for beginners
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Pro tips for bake temps and pan care
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More Detroit + pan-style releases
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Special announcements and collaborations
If you’re serious about improving your pizza, this partnership is designed to help you level up—fast.
Want to Learn Detroit the Right Way?
Detroit-style pizza is one of the most rewarding styles to master… when it’s taught correctly.
And now, with the right equipment and the right instruction, you can create authentic Detroit-style pizza with that signature crispy edge and airy interior—in your own kitchen.
👉 Explore our classes and join the next live session at virtualpizzaacademy.com
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