While you may think that pizza is only for kids' parties, it can make an ideal menu item for adults' celebrations as well. When topped with creative, gourmet toppings, pizza — like that from Scittino's Italian Market Place — takes on a grown-up edge that will work for any type of special event, including birthday or holiday parties, baby or bridal showers, and family reunions. 

Depending on the size of the soiree, you can either make the pizza yourself, hire a professional caterer to do the work for you, or enlist in the services of your favorite local pizzeria. If you decide to go with a caterer or restaurant, make sure you share your adventurous pizza visions with them prior to the big day to make sure they're on board.

When deciding on the types of pizza you'd like to serve at the event, consider using local, seasonal produce for the best taste. You can play around with different topping combinations to come up with either a lunch or dinner that your party guests will remember. You can also set up a build-your-own-pizza bar with a variety of unique ingredients and let the party-goers create their own meals.

Here are a few creative, customized pizza ideas to get you started:

1. Breakfast Pizza

If you're hosting a brunch party, such as for a bridal or baby shower, you can treat your guests to a pizza topped with your favorite breakfast ingredients. Start with the crust, and top it with either a marinara or cream sauce, your favorite type of shredded cheese, crumbled breakfast sausage, and scrambled eggs. 

As a a healthy alternative, bake the pizza crust, and slather it with guacamole instead of sauce. Top it with roasted vegetables, such as bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes, as well as fried egg whites. 

2. Dessert Pizza

As a surprising yet delicious twist, treat your guests to pizza for dessert rather than as a main course. Instead of a traditional crust, use a sweeter option, such as rolled out sugar cookie dough.

Next, top the baked crust with a sweet, creamy cream cheese spread, and top it with colorful, sliced fruits, including green and red grapes, kiwi, pineapple, mango apples, and oranges. Soak the apples in a lemon and water mixture before placing them on the pizza to prevent discoloration. 

3. Seafood Pizza

To create a pizza that's worthy of an elegant affair, top it with a creamy Alfredo sauce and a variety of grilled or fried seafood, such as scallops, shrimp, and calamari. You can customize the flavor with jalapenos, cilantro, or any other type of herb, vegetable, or sauce you'd like.