New Harrogate pizza restaurant raises incredible £1,600 for homeless charity at opening event
A new addition to the dining scene in Harrogate has already made its mark in the local community, after hosting a successful fundraising event.
Rudy's Pizza Napoletana officially opened its doors of its brand new restaurant on John Street on Saturday (April 11), bringing its much-loved traditional pizzas to North Yorkshire for the first time.
Located in the former Banyan Bar and Restaurant, the pizzeria occupies a spacious 2,800-square-foot venue with seating for around 120 guests inside and a further 35 covers outside.
To celebrate the opening, Rudy’s brought together customers, staff and supporters in a lively community-focused initiative, with all funds going directly to Harrogate Homeless Project.
The event, which involved a raffle, raised an incredible £1,678 to support the charity’s work in preventing homelessness and supporting those affected to move towards independent living.
A spokesperson at Harrogate Homeless Project said: “A huge thank you to the brilliant team at Rudy’s Harrogate for organising such a fantastic fundraising event over the weekend.
"We’re incredibly grateful for your energy, generosity and commitment to helping people in our community who are experiencing homelessness – every pound raised will make a real difference.
“We’re really looking forward to continuing our engagement with the Rudy’s team and working together on more initiatives throughout the year.”
Rudy's Pizza Napoletana, which was founded in Manchester in 2015, has built up a loyal following across the United Kingdom thanks to its simple menu and commitment to authentic Neapolitan techniques.
The dough is made fresh daily using Caputo ‘00’ flour and cooked for just 60 seconds in a Stefano Ferrara oven imported from Naples.
The expansion into Harrogate follows successful openings in nearby cities including Leeds, York and Sheffield.