Pizza Pilgrims
Business-focused reporting on one of the UK’s most recognisable independent pizza operators, covering expansion plans, leadership vision, menu development, brand partnerships, and operational strategy. This section offers insight into how a growing hospitality group balances creativity and consistency across high street locations, with lessons for operators, chefs, and food and beverage leaders navigating urban dining, casual formats, and brand-led customer engagement.
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Aug- 2023 -3 AugustRestaurants
Pizza Pilgrims joins Zero Carbon Forum
Pizza Pilgrims has joined the Zero Carbon Forum to accelerate its progress to net zero, as well as to share its sustainability insight and learnings across the sector. According to the pizza chain, one of the biggest challenges that pizza companies face is how to address the environmental impact of…
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Jul- 2023 -3 JulyNews
Pizza Pilgrims sales increase 80% to £21m in FY22
Pizza Pilgrims has reported sales of £21m, an increase of 80%, for the period ended in June 2022. EBITDA for the company was £1.1m, a 56% increase on the previous year as a result of new openings and operational efficiencies. In 2022, the company operated 19 pizzerias in London and…
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May- 2023 -24 MayRestaurants
Pizza Pilgrims opens new site in Queen’s Park London
Pizza Pilgrims has announced the launch of its latest pizzeria in London’s Queen’s Park 3 July. Alongside the pizzeria, Pizza Pilgrims will be opening a brand-new deli concept selling Italian produce and dry store goods. The Queen’s Park site will serve from freshly roasted Neapolitan espressos and bread baked in-store…
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Jan- 2023 -16 JanuaryBusiness
Imbiba completes first close of £90m fund
Imbiba, a leading leisure, lifestyle and entertainment investor in growth brands, has completed the first close of its new £90m fund at around £70m, whilst completing its first investment into Little Houses Group. The new fund was led by “significant” investment from the British Business Bank alongside other investors including…
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11 JanuaryRestaurants
Pizza Pilgrims launches new dessert café ‘Nutelleria’
Pizza Pilgrims has announced the launch of its new dessert cafe ‘Nutelleria’, outside of its Kingly Court pizzeria in the heart of Carnaby, London. “Nutelleria” will serve a curated menu of Italian desserts, coffee, and appetisers from morning till evening, seven days a week, with the aim of bringing Neapolitan…
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Dec- 2022 -22 DecemberRestaurants
Top 10 UK casual dining brands to expand presence in 2022
According to the latest data from the Lumina Intelligence Operator Data Index, the top 10 UK casual dining brands are forecast to grow their combined outlet count by +1.1% to 5,566. This growth is set to be driven by Pret A Manger (+7.5%), Nando’s (+4.0%) and KFC (+2.1%). In contrast,…
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Apr- 2022 -4 AprilRestaurants
Over 160 groups sign up to Hospitality For All pledge
The employment consortium Hospitality For All, spearheaded by Burger and Lobster, has welcomed 168 sign-ups from the sector since its launch last week. Hospitality businesses including The Ivy Collection, Soho House, Megan’s, D&D London, Café Nero have joined Burger and Lobster in a “united effort to help Ukrainian refugees seek…
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Mar- 2022 -29 MarchFeatures
The need to do more: hospitality rallies in aid of Ukrainian refugees
The United Nations disclosed that more than three million people have fled Ukraine in search of safety with “most” residing in neighbouring EU countries. Nearly two million Ukrainians have settled in Poland and the EU has granted those fleeing the war a “blanket-right” to stay and work throughout the 27…
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Jan- 2022 -24 JanuaryFood and Drink
Marble Arch secures cafe and restaurant signings
Marble Arch London has announced a host of new restaurants and cafes are taking to the area. It revealed London Chocolate, Chourangi, Creams, Chai Walla, Feya, Pizza Pilgrims, Wagamama, Five Guys, and Coffee by Real Eating Co. have all recently agreed leases with major landholders The Portman Estate, British Land,…
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Nov- 2021 -15 NovemberFood and Drink
Selfridges to open two new London dining destinations
Selfridges is set to launch a new dining destination on the fourth floor of the Oxford Street store, welcoming Din Tai Fung and Pizza Pilgrims to its collection of restaurants. According to the retailer, Pizza Pilgrims will be the first to launch on 9 December, bringing its ten-year experience to…
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