Dr. Walrod, Here is how I do the take away pizzas. First I put a pizza stone directly on the plate setter, preheat the Egg to 550 degrees for 30 minutes.As for the pizza, I have a peel, so I place the pizza upside down on the box it comes in. It is shrink-wrapped, so this is not a problem. I then cut the shrink wrap around the edges so I can then peel the cardboard pan off the pie. Next, I put the peel on the pizza and then flip the box, pie and peel over. Take away the box and all you have to do is remove the shrink wrap and you are good to go. I cook the pizza's between 6 and 7 minutes with lots of smoke and they turn out perfect every time. Good luck!TNW