Read beyond the pastry name
Delivered pastilla may contain poultry and almonds, fish or seafood, with considerable variation in sweetness and seasoning. Its name alone does not establish the ingredients. Find out whether the listed portion is an individual pie or a larger sharing dish, and check for nuts, eggs and seafood. A clear filling description helps guests choose without relying on a photograph that may show a different version.
Keep the layers crisp until serving
Rich filling is only part of the experience; pastry quality also depends on packaging and the journey. Ask whether the pastilla arrives hot or chilled and whether oven finishing is expected. A whole pie needs a suitable serving dish and enough space for careful slicing. Moroccan caterers can explain sharing formats and preparation lead times more precisely than a shortened delivery-app listing.