Pizza Hut Restaurants has unveiled a £321,600 restaurant makeover at its Northampton Sixfields Hut, creating 10 new jobs for the area.
The re-opening is part of a multi-million pound nationwide redesign programme by the casual dining company. A brand new, exciting menu will also be rolled out in the revamped Hut that includes the Ultimate Thin pizza – featuring Pizza Hut’s thinnest ever crust – Kentucky style BBQ ribs, frickles (fried pickles) and American style waffles.
All of Pizza Hut Restaurants’ famous icons – including the Ice Cream Factory, Salad Station and Buffet – still take centre stage, but form part of the new, interactive design that includes a central preparation station offering a range of desserts including warm cookie dough, and a self-service soft drinks hub allowing guests to refill drinks at their leisure.
A contemporary new cocktail bar has been introduced offering guests a unique Hut experience. This great addition will transform the restaurant into a fun evening destination appealing to a wider customer base across Northampton. As part of the revamp, staff have been educated on the history and “theatre” of cocktail making including which cocktails complement which new menu items.
Scott Drew, Deputy Restaurant Manager, said: “The new makeover looks fantastic. We’ve been really creative by adding funky design elements, stylish booths and even a feature wall. But it’s the cocktail bar and service station that stands out the most, particularly in the evening when they’re both lit up.
“We’ve got a great new menu too. We’ve shaken things up by introducing dishes like the fried pickle, our BBQ steak flatbread and Oreo ice cream shake. I hope guests love all of the new items just as much as we do!”
Hut Team Member, Jodie Finch, added: “It’s amazing how different the Hut looks. I love all of the new features, they really give it the wow factor as soon as you walk through the door. I’d definitely recommend tasting the chocolate chunk cheesecake too – it’s delicious.”
The investment in Northampton is part of a broader £60 million refurbishment and restructuring programme for the business, secured through private equity investment from Rutland Partners in late 2012.