US chain 800 Degrees Pizza to make UK debut
The Gravity Wandsworth launch will be followed by expansion plans that will see two further UK sites open in the next three months
Californian-based pizzeria, 800 Degrees Pizza is set to make its UK debut this month, with its first European site opening at Gravity Wandsworth.
Founded by award-winning chef and restaurateur Anthony Carron, the chain, which will officially launch in London on 24 January, currently has 35 locations worldwide including the US, Japan and Singapore.
The UK launch is in partnership with serial investors, REEF Technologies, the largest operator of multi-brand kitchens and experiences in North America.
The Gravity Wandsworth launch will be followed by expansion plans that will see two further UK sites open in the next three months.
Customers can expect signature pizza builds such as the Butter Chicken with chicken in a tikka sauce, red onions and chillies; the Doppio with crispy pepperoni and spicy salami; or the Build Your Own option, where customers can choose from a vast selection of premium toppings.
Tommy Lee, CEO of 800° Degrees Pizza, said: “We are so pumped for this entrance into the UK, which will be a pivotal milestone for our brand. Having the opportunity to bring the 800 Degrees experience to the people of the UK and the lively location of Gravity Wandsworth, is just so exciting for the whole team.
‘We see 800° Degrees Pizza as a lifestyle choice, bringing the premium pizza party to whoever, wherever, whenever and however our customers want it – and we just hope Londoners love it as much as we do.”
President of REEF Kitchens, Kenneth Rourke, said: “We couldn’t be more excited to bring one of the States’ most popular gourmet pizza brands to the UK for the very first time. From their signature pizza offerings to mouthwatering oven baked wings, guests will love the flavours and premium ingredients 800° Degrees delivers through the innovative convenience of REEF Food Hall.”
Harvey Jenkinson, co-founder and CEO at Gravity, added: “We are excited to welcome 800 Degrees to Gravity Wandsworth and believe they are a brilliant business to complement our current food offering.
“Gravity strives to push the boundaries of leisure entertainment within the UK, breathing life back into the high street replacing traditional shopping with fun and entertainment and is always on the lookout for brands that will help to build our offering. We are looking forward to hearing what our customers think!”
