Rudy’s Pizza confirms opening in Harrogate town centre – with 3,000 free pizzas up for grabs

Rudy’s Pizza has confirmed it will be launching a new venue in Harrogate in April, bringing its much-loved traditional pizzas to North Yorkshire for the first time.

Set to take over the former Banyan Bar & Kitchen site, the much-anticipated pizzeria will be set across a spacious 2800 square-foot restaurant with approximately 120 covers in the pizzeria and 35 covers outside.

To celebrate the opening, pizza fans who sign up HERE have the chance to claim one of 3,000 free pizzas available on-the-house once the restaurant opens.

Commenting on the new opening, Neal Bates, of Rudy’s Pizza, said: “From speculation in the press to excited comments across social media, the Harrogate community’s enthusiasm to welcome Rudy’s to the neighbourhood has been fantastic.

"We’re pleased to now be able to confirm our opening as we prepare to welcome current Rudy’s lovers and soon-to-be fans to our new pizzeria."

Rudy’s Pizza, 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.

Neal added: “Harrogate is renowned for its brilliant food and drink scene, vibrant visitors and unique culture, spanning everything from music to crime writing festivals, which Rudy's is very excited to be part of.

“With 3,000 pizzas available to claim on us, we’re delighted to open with a bang and be offering a true authentic Neapolitan experience right here in Harrogate.”

Rudy’s is set to create 20 new jobs in Harrogate, including highly skilled pizzaiolo positions.

Successful candidates will receive training at Rudy’s in-house academy, where both experienced chefs and first-time pizzaioli can learn the brand’s signature Neapolitan style.

The award-winning employer is recruiting across all levels, with a particular focus on experienced supervisors and assistant managers.

Recruitment days for both full and part-time roles will take place closer to the opening date, and interested applicants can apply online at https://careers.wearemissionmars.com/rudys

An official opening date has yet to be confirmed.

For more information about Rudy’s Pizza, visit https://www.rudyspizza.co.uk/