PizzaExpress Turns 60!
To celebrate its 60th year, PizzaExpress has launched a new menu, featuring re-
imagined fan favourites, available from 11th March.
In homage to its milestone year, PizzaExpress has created their most exciting
menu yet, which includes a new Queen Margherita pizza, with a whole ball of
creamy burrata, as well as two new ‘Blazing Hot’ and ‘Golden Caramel Chocolate’
Dough Ball variants.
Fans can also enjoy PizzaExpress’ celebratory set menu, with any starter and
classic pizza available for just £19.65.
MONDAY 3RD MARCH, LONDON: In celebration of its 60th birthday, the nation’s most iconic
pizzeria brand, PizzaExpress, is shaking things up with the launch of a new menu on
Tuesday 11th March, re-imagining some of its classic dishes with bold new twists. The menu
blends exciting new creations with fresh takes on fan- favourites, offering something for
everyone as it marks its milestone birthday.
Its new menu sees the arrival of the Queen Margherita – a twist on everyone’s favourite
Margherita, the all-new pizza is gaining a crown for the birthday, with an entire ball of
creamy burrata sitting atop the delicious garlic and mozzarella creation pizza fans know
and love.
Additionally, the innovative menu features two exciting new takes on its iconic Dough Balls.
Enter Blazing Hot Dough Balls – in collaboration with Sauce Shop, the pair of brands have
created PizzaExpress’ hottest-ever Dough Balls, coated in irresistible melted garlic butter
and packed with the heat of Sauce Shop’s Original Hot Sauce. These fiery balls of dough
really pack a punch and come served with an extra side of dipping sauce for those who
like it extra spicy.
For a sweet take on this fan favourite dish, PizzaExpress’ Golden Caramel Chocolate
Dough Balls are the perfect birthday tribute (move aside traditional birthday cakes!) – an
indulgent dessert paired with salted caramel sauce and caramel chocolate dip, finished
with a touch of gold dust for added celebratory flair.From Dough Balls to classic pizzas, PizzaExpress is celebrating 60 years of iconic flavours
with a bold new menu, and the excitement doesn’t stop there with four further creations
giving nod to the brands inception. Back in 1965, after its founder, Peter Boizot, returned
from Italy and struggled to find a proper pizza in London, he created PizzaExpress – so to
further mark the celebrations, the brand has created four dishes in ode to Italy, each
celebrating the flavours of a specific region:
• Romana Calabrian Hot – A fiery fiesta of spicy ‘nduja, pepperoni, hot red chilli and
tomato, finished with a drizzle of hot honey – the perfect combination of sweet and
heat.
• Romana Lombardy Speciale – A delightfully fresh pizza for spring, featuring
bresaola, Italian artichokes, and peppery rocket on a bechamel base, topped with
a truffle and lemon dressing and shavings of Gran Milano.
• Romana Spicy Melanzane – Chargrilled aubergines, tomato, garlic, smoky chilli and
jalapeno peppers with a sprinkling of vegan mozzarella. It joins the menu where at
least 50% of the options are already vegan or vegetarian.
• Meatballs Al Forno – Tender beef meatballs baked in a rich tomato and garlic
sauce with just a hint of chilli, topped with Gran Milano and a side of toasted Dough
Sticks.
Toasting to 60 years, PizzaExpress has launched a special range of drinks, including a
second collaboration with Meantime Brewing Company, creating the Birthday Brew IPA,
which features peachy tropical flavours, with the British brewing company – designed to
perfectly accompany the new menu.
Paula Mackenzie, CEO at PizzaExpress, said: “For 60 years, PizzaExpress has been serving
up iconic dishes, and so we’re excited to give pizza aficionados a slice of their favourites
with a bold new twist. From the indulgent Queen Margherita to fiery Blazing Hot Dough
Balls, our new menu celebrates everything iconic about the brand, reimagined.”
What’s more, to mark its birthday, fans can enjoy PizzaExpress’ set menu, with any starter
and classic pizza available for just £19.65 when dining in, as well as a range of delivery
bundles available via PizzaExpress Delivers – including the delivery exclusive Double
Margherita, featuring two types of mozzarella.
PizzaExpress’ new menu will launch nationwide on Tuesday 11th March. To book, please visit