Enthusiasm, passion and commitment to quality: shaping our success.
And as the UK’s market leader in casual dining, we like to think we know a thing or two about recognising potential. Gondola operates Pizza Express, Ask and Zizzi restaurants, our group employs over 12,000 people in over 540 restaurants. And although these numbers are impressive, what really inspires us is finding innovative and intelligent ways in which to grow and evolve with demand, without faltering on quality. This is where it gets really interesting.
Our talented team go to great lengths to research, discuss and cooperate with suppliers to ensure we are doing everything possible to contribute to the success and excellence of both our company and the service we provide. Our supply chain is crucial to our ongoing success, focusing on consistent and continual improvements to the quality of ingredients and our supplier base. We’ve worked hard to consolidate suppliers in the last twelve months and there is still plenty to get your teeth into in the coming months. We have ambitious growth plans across all our brands, and our supply function will continue to be at the heart of our expanding network. Motivated by a passion for providing the best possible service and food, our continual success is reflected in the constant developments we make in every area of our organisation and our collaborative working practices.
We are also highly committed to supporting charities and non-profit organisations. ‘Venice in peril’ and Pizza Express’ Schools Programme are an example of some of the charitable work we do and represents another aspect of our overarching intention to act with awareness.
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"the nation’s favourite pizzeria" |
PizzaExpress, now an iconic brand, has been pioneering pizza on the UK high street since 1965. With 325 restaurants across the country, its customers are loyal to the high-quality food in familiar, contemporary surroundings. For those with children PizzaExpress is a no-compromise choice where the whole family can have a great meal. |
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"Stylish and relaxed Italian
restaurant with broad menu" |
A strong reputation for offering a broad menu of Italian dishes including pizza, pasta and salad and attentive service, makes ASK a popular destination. Its informal, contemporary ambience lends itself to a wide range of dining experiences across its 116 restaurants, including business lunches and romantic dinners. | ||
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"Authentic, Italian experience in a contemporary" |
Zizzi prides itself on having an extensive, authentic Italian menu in its 90 restaurants. Perceived as the most upmarket of the three brands, the restaurants are elegant and stylish, perfect for special occasions. |