Pizza

PizzaExpress launches DIY pizza kit

08-Jan-2021 By Restaurant

PizzaExpress has thrown its hat into the DIY pizza kit category with the first make-at-home kit in the brand’s 56-year history.

Tom Kemble on swapping fine dining for a Neapolitan pizza van

16-Nov-2020 By Joe Lutrario

The former Hedone, Fäviken and Bonhams chef has left The Pass restaurant near Horsham to launch high-reaching mobile pizzeria SOPI.

Purezza set for global expansion following investment

09-Nov-2020 By James McAllister

Vegan pizza brand Purezza is to push ahead with plans to expand the business globally after raising £2.4m in investment.

Sbarro eyes expansion as it makes UK debut

09-Nov-2020 By James McAllister

US pizza chain Sbarro has set out plans to potentially open a number of sites across the country having recently established its first UK location.

Big Mamma's Napoli Gang crosses the river

06-Nov-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Napoli Gang - the recently launched delivery-only brand from Gloria and Circolo Popolare operator Big Mamma - is crossing the river for the first time with the launch of a dark kitchen site in Wandsworth.

Gordon Ramsay's Street Pizza set for Southwark

30-Oct-2020 By James McAllister

Gordon Ramsay has confirmed he is to open his third Street Pizza site next month in London's Southwark.

Shopping Forecast: the latest product launches

23-Oct-2020 By Restaurant

This month's selection of product news stories includes glasses from Utopia, de Buyers new non-stick pans and Metcalfe's latest pasta machine.

Yard Sale Pizza to make South London debut

22-Oct-2020 By Joe Lutrario

East and North London-centric pizza operator Yard Sale has chosen Dulwich for its first location south of the river.

Berberè prepares to make London debut

30-Sep-2020 By James McAllister

Radio Alice founders Matteo and Salvatore Aloe are to open the first UK outpost for their Italian restaurant group Berberè next month.

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Become a pizza delivery pro - part two

30-Sep-2020 By Arla Pro

With the UK's pizza delivery market in growth, never has it been a better time to try and grab a slice of the action. In these three videos Arla Pro discusses everything you need to know, from equipment and packaging to choosing the right cheese...

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Become a pizza delivery pro

23-Sep-2020 By Arla Pro

The Coronavirus pandemic has brought numerous problems to restaurateurs, either with the enforced lockdown of the summer or the continuing issues around customer distancing and a drop in covers, but many restaurants have tackled the issue head on and...

Big Mamma launches forward-thinking delivery-only brand

22-Sep-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Gloria and Circolo Popolare owner Big Mamma is to launch a pizza-focused delivery-only brand called Napoli Gang that seeks to make things more equitable for both its own staff and delivery drivers.

Domino’s to deliver 5,000 new jobs in run up to Christmas

16-Sep-2020 By Restaurant

Domino’s UK & Ireland says it intends to hire an additional 5,000 staff following a surge in demand during the Coronavirus crisis.

Flor to re-open in original guise later this month

15-Sep-2020 By Joe Lutrario

James Lowe and John Ogier’s Borough Market restaurant Flor will re-open in its original form later this month.

Pizza Hut considering CVA

30-Jul-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Sky News is reporting that Pizza Hut is considering a CVA and has appointed professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal to explore a restructuring of the business.

Pizza Express to reopen 150 more restaurants in the next fortnight

23-Jul-2020 By Restaurant

Pizza Express says it will reopen more than 150 of its restaurants across the UK by early August.

Ben Tish to collaborate on fast-casual pizza concept Gallio

20-Jul-2020 By James McAllister

Chef Ben Tish is to collaborate on the menu for new Mediterranean-style pizza concept Gallio.

Dan Warne on Brighton’s Shelter Hall Raw

07-Jul-2020 By Joe Lutrario

The former Deliveroo managing director on how his Brighton food market went from Shelter Hall to a more stripped-back, Covid-19 proof concept called Shelter Hall Raw.

Purezza set for double opening in August

30-Jun-2020 By James McAllister

Vegan pizza brand Purezza is to double the size of its estate in August, after announcing the opening of its first Bristol restaurant.

Purezza to push forward with expansion after securing third site

16-Jun-2020 By James McAllister

Vegan pizza brand Purezza says that despite the unforeseen challenges of the Coronavirus pandemic, the company is still on track to expand its estate this year.

Flash-grilled: Mark Wogan

12-Jun-2020 By James McAllister

Working with his brother Alan, Mark Wogan runs pizza-by-the-slice group Homeslice, which as well as recently reopening for delivery, has also launched a take and bake service across the capital.

James Lowe: “A strength we have is we don’t mind changing things last minute”

10-Jun-2020 By Stefan Chomka

ASAP Pizza, the takeaway pizza restaurant that is being launched today (10 June) on the ground floor of Flor in London’s Borough Market, could occupy the site long after lockdown has been lifted, according to co-owner James Lowe.

Pizza Express extends lockdown offer to click and collect

09-Jun-2020 By Restaurant

Pizza Express has taken another tentative step towards reopening its restaurant estate by adding an option to click and collect pizzas from the 13 sites in London that is has already opened for delivery.

Three Joes acquires The Stable

08-Jun-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Three Joes has acquired fellow pizza chain The Stable from Fullers for an undisclosed sum, taking its total number of sites from three to 15.

Lyle's and Flor duo to launch ASAP Pizza

01-Jun-2020 By Stefan Chomka

James Lowe and John Ogier, the team behind Michelin-starred Lyle’s and Borough Market wine bar and bakery Flor, are launching a pizza takeaway brand this month.

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Video: The Future of Restaurants - Part Three

27-May-2020 By Stefan Chomka

Reduced menus, shorter customer dwell time, increased demand for hygiene and a significant step towards cashless payments and pay-at-table ordering will be some of the outcomes of the Coronavirus pandemic, according to two key players in the casual dining...

Coronavirus: the positive hospitality industry moves

31-Mar-2020 By James McAllister

A regular round-up of the positive action the hospitality industry is taking to fight back against the Coronavirus crisis

Berberè acquires majority share in Radio Alice

21-Feb-2020 By Sophie Witts

Italian company Berberè has acquired a majority share in Radio Alice, the pizza restaurant business it set up in a joint venture with Azzuri Group.

PizzaLuxe to open third UK site

20-Feb-2020 By James McAllister

Fast-casual concept PizzaLuxe is to open its third restaurant location within the Manchester Arndale shopping centre.

The Lowdown: Fusion pizza

20-Feb-2020 By James McAllister

A collaboration between Four Hundred Rabbits and On The Bab is set to introduce London to the world of Korean fusion pizza.

Purezza aiming to triple in size in 2020

04-Feb-2020 By James McAllister

Vegan pizza restaurant Purezza is looking to triple the size of its estate this year.

Fusion pizzeria to combine Indian and Italian flavours

30-Jan-2020 By James McAllister

A fusion pizzeria is to open on Fortess Road in London’s Kentish Town early next month.

Three Joes pizza eyes further expansion

13-Jan-2020 By Sophie Witts

Three Joes, the sourdough pizza chain founded by three hospitality industry veterans, has opened its first restaurant in the North of England.

Zia Lucia to open fourth London site

07-Jan-2020 By James McAllister

Neighbourhood-style pizza chain Zia Lucia is to open its fourth London restaurant next month, in Aldgate East.

Twisted London launches pizza concept

03-Dec-2019 By James McAllister

Delivery only fast-food service Twisted London is to launch a pizza concept from its dark kitchen in Bethnal Green, London, today (3 December).

Made of Dough to launch 'fast and affordable' pizzeria

09-Oct-2019 By James McAllister

London-based Neapolitan pizza group Made of Dough is to launch a concept on Brick Lane in Shoreditch next month where every pizza on the menu will cost £5.

MEATliquor and Franco Manca to take ex Jamie’s Italian in Piccadilly

09-Oct-2019 By Stefan Chomka

Restaurant brands MEATliquor and Franco Manca are believed to be in advance talks to take on the former Jamie’s Italian site in London’s Piccadilly.

MOD Pizza plans further expansion despite posting losses

08-Oct-2019 By James McAllister

US brand MOD Pizza says it is aiming to open a further seven UK sites this year, despite posting losses of £6.9m in 2018.

How I Got Here: Nick Buckland

02-Oct-2019 By James McAllister

Nick Buckland is co-founder and chef at Yard Sale Pizza, which this week opened its fifth London restaurant on Hackney Road complete with a new, dedicated calzone menu.

Firebrand Pizza to open second site with new concept

06-Sep-2019 By Sophie Witts

London’s Firebrand Pizza is to open a second restaurant and launch a café bar concept, named Diggs, in Clerkenwell this autumn.

Ozone to open second London site

30-Aug-2019 By James McAllister

Kiwi coffee specialist Ozone is to open its second London location in Bethnal Green in early October, seven years after launching in the capital.

PizzaExpress to roll out redesign to 15 further restaurants

29-Aug-2019 By Sophie Witts

PizzaExpress says it has scaled back expansion and is focusing on upgrading its existing UK restaurants in the face of “intense competition” in the casual dining market.

The hearth of least resistance

28-Aug-2019 By Restaurant magazine

What to consider when choosing a pizza oven, including extraction, capacity and fuel types.

Pi Pizza sold out of pre-pack administration

27-Aug-2019 By Sophie Witts

The Pi Pizza restaurant group has been bought out of pre-pack administration, saving its two sites.

Homeslice Pizza founder leaves the business

12-Aug-2019 By Finn Scott-Delany

Homeslice Pizza founder Ry Jessup has left the restaurant business, BigHospitality's sister site MCA reports.

L’Antica Pizzeria Da Michele to open second restaurant, in Soho

02-Aug-2019 By Stefan Chomka

Pizza restaurant L’Antica Pizzeria Da Michele is to open a second site in London, in Soho.

Yard Sale Pizza to open fifth site

17-Jul-2019 By Stefan Chomka

Yard Sale Pizza is to open its fifth London site - it’s biggest to date - in September, on the site that was formerly Bad Sports in Hackney.

Franco Manca owner planning further 8-10 restaurants

16-Jul-2019 By Sophie Witts

The operator of the Franco Manca and The Real Greek restaurant brands is planning to open between eight and ten further sites in the next year.

Pizza Pilgrims to launch 'pizza academy'

04-Jul-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Pizza Pilgrims is eyeing the launch of a pizza academy for its staff that will also contain a delivery kitchen and a small training restaurant.

MOD Pizza puts flagship Leicester Square restaurant on the market

22-May-2019 By Sophie Witts

US chain MOD Pizza has put its flagship restaurant in London's Leicester Square up for sale.