Luton Pizza Hut chosen to trial first vegan pizza toppings

Pizza Hut today announced the launch of Beyond Meat® Pizzas in the UK, which are available by delivery.

The new plant-based protein pizza toppings are available now for a limited time only at select Pizza Huts in London, Liverpool and Luton, while supplies last.

Pizza Hut has come together with vegan manufacturer Beyond Meat, Inc to feature a range of new plant-based protein toppings:

> Beyond Italian Style Sausage;

> Beyond Pork™ Crumbles;

> Beyond Beef™ Crumbles.

The innovative new line-up of Beyond Meat pizzas will include plant-based twists to popular Pizza Hut favourites as well as brand new flavour combinations:

> Beyond Three-Meat Supreme: fresh tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese topped with plant-based Beyond Italian Style Sausage, Beyond Pork Crumbles, Beyond Beef Crumbles, peppers, mushrooms and red onions;

> Beyond Italian Style Sausage Supreme: fresh tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese topped with plant-based Beyond Italian Style Sausage, peppers, mushrooms and red onions;

> Beyond Beef Sizzler: fresh tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese topped with plant-based Beyond Beef Crumbles, red onion, jalapeños and green chillies;

> Beyond Pork & Sweet Chilli: plant-based Beyond Pork Crumbles, mozzarella cheese, garlic, mushroom and red peppers on top of a sweet chilli sauce base;

> Beyond Italian Style Sausage Tear & Share Topper: mozzarella cheese and garlic folded pizza topped with plant-based Beyond Italian Style Sausage and cut into strips.

Regina Borda, managing director at Pizza Hut Europe, said: "We are delighted to be the first pizza chain to bring Beyond Meat toppings to the UK.

"We are constantly challenging ourselves to bring new innovations to our customers, and the Beyond Meat Pizzas are a great option for those looking to try plant-based protein without sacrificing the iconic flavour and texture of our traditional pizzas.

"Our consumers’ preferences are of utmost importance to us, and Beyond Meat’s commitment to leading the category in product innovation, high-quality ingredients and accessibility made them the ideal partner for this historic launch.”

Customers who order a Beyond Meat Pizza at Pizza Hut from November 10 until supplies last, have the chance to win a Beyond Golden Ticket, offering them a £20 voucher to redeem against any Pizza Hut Delivery products. Customers may be able to take advantage of Pizza Hut’s deal, offering 1 large pizza, 1 classic side, 1 any side and a 1.5L drink for £19.99 (terms and conditions apply).