We're growing 260% year-over-year, and we're just getting started
We have some exciting news to share with the Rupiani's community: we've grown 260% year-over-year, shipping hundreds of handcrafted deep dish pizzas weekly to customers across the country.
When we started Rupiani's, we asked ourselves a simple question: "Why can't shipped deep dish be as good as eating it in Chicago?"
That question changed everything.
From Chicago Locals to the Entire Country
For decades, authentic Chicago stuffed deep dish pizza was only available to locals or visitors willing to brave O'Hare or Midway. Sure, you could get "Chicago-style" pizza shipped from other places, but let's be honest—it wasn't the same as sitting in a booth on Rush Street, cutting into a pie that just came out of the oven.
We believed it could be different. We believed that with the right approach to food preservation and logistics, we could solve what old-school Chicago pizzerias never quite figured out: how to ship deep dish that tastes as good as eating it fresh in Chicago.
What Makes Rupiani's Different
Every single Rupiani's pizza is handmade in downtown Chicago—not "Chicago-style" from somewhere else. We use time-honored techniques and premium ingredients that have made Chicago deep dish legendary:
- Our secret-recipe tomato sauce that's been the foundation of our taste since day one
- Hand-pressed buttery crust using traditional Chicago methods
- Over two pounds of premium ingredients in every pie, including a full pound of Wisconsin mozzarella
- Small-batch production—never mass-produced
Our proprietary Nationwide Food Delivery System™ means you can pop your pizza in the oven, follow our easy reheating instructions, and enjoy authentic Chicago flavor within an hour of opening the box. No deep dish pilgrimage required.
The Response Has Been Incredible
The 260% growth we're seeing isn't just about numbers—it's about people all across America who are passionate about real Chicago deep dish. We've been featured in Uncrate, Cool Material, Stupid Dope, ELEVATOR, and WorldNetDaily, and honestly, the word-of-mouth from our customers has been even more powerful.
Every order that ships out, every five-star review, every photo customers share of their first bite—that's what keeps us going.
Our Founder's Vision
"On the consumer side, creating accessibility to pizza that previously didn't exist is at the heart of what we do," says our founder, Sean Bandawat. "With Rupiani's, you can eat like a Chicago local—without having to book a flight."
But Sean's vision goes beyond just pizza.
"Our mission is bigger than pizza," he explains. "We believe everyone should be able to live anywhere and eat like a local. Chicago is where it starts, but not where it ends."
What's Next
This 260% growth is just the beginning. We're constantly working to improve our recipes, refine our shipping process, and bring more people into the Rupiani's family.
Whether you're a Chicago native living on the West Coast, a deep dish lover in the South, or someone who's never experienced real Chicago pizza—we're here to bring that authentic taste directly to your table.
Thank you for being part of this journey. Here's to many more pizzas, many more smiles, and keeping the spirit of Chicago alive—wherever you call home.
Ready to taste the difference? Order your Rupiani's 3-pack sampler today and see why we're growing faster than ever.