Is Pizza Express Halal? — HalalCodeCheck Brand Guide

Is Pizza Express Halal?

⚠️ Mushbooh

Pizza Express UK has no halal certification. Pork-based toppings including salami and nduja are served. No halal certification from any recognised UK body. Treat as Mushbooh.

Country

United Kingdom

Product Types

Pizza, Pasta, Salads +3 more

Halal Certification

No halal certification in the UK.

Is Pizza Express Halal?

Pizza Express UK is not halal certified and serves pork toppings across its menu.

No Halal Certification

Pizza Express has no certification from HMC, HFA, or MCB. Chicken and beef are sourced from standard suppliers without halal certification.

Pork Products

Pizza Express menus include:

  • Salami (pork)
  • Nduja (pork)
  • Prosciutto (pork)
  • Anchovies (not pork but worth noting for those avoiding certain seafood)

These are served in the same kitchen as all other menu items.

Vegetarian Options

Pizza Express has a solid vegetarian range including the Margherita, La Reine (without anchovies), and various vegetable pizzas. These are prepared in a shared kitchen but contain no meat.

Dough: Pizza Express dough is vegetarian-friendly and contains no animal fats.

Pizza Express in Muslim-Majority Countries

Pizza Express operates in the UAE and other Gulf markets where halal certification applies to those locations. The UK chain operates independently with different standards.

Summary

FactorDetail
Halal certificationNone in UK
Pork on menuYes — salami, nduja, prosciutto
VerdictMushbooh — pork in kitchen

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