ONE of the UK’s fastest-growing pizza takeaway chains opens this week in Abingdon.

Fireaway opened in St John Street today, Tuesday, December 13.

The company has grown since first launching in London in 2016. They now have 130 stores including stores in Northern Ireland and Amsterdam.

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In 2021 they won Rising Star Pizza Chain of the Year at the PAPA Awards.

Founder Mario Aleppo set out to create an ‘unrivalled pizza experience’ by going to Italy and meeting farmers who now send him their choicest peeled tomatoes directly from Naples.

He then negotiated with mills in northern Italy who prepare the flour to his own specifications.

These are brought together on a daily basis to ensure freshness and baked for no more than three minutes in 400 degrees oven. 

Fireaway’s menu provides pizza lovers with a choice of four bases, four cheeses, four meats and 20 toppings, all available for the same price. Among them is the Nutella Pizza, which is unique to Fireaway.

Mr Aleppo said: “We like to innovate and have also introduced the full range of gluten-free and vegan options to ensure there is something for everyone.”

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The new branch will be open from 12pm to 11pm seven days a week and are partnered with Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats.

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This story was written by Gee Harland. She joined the team in 2022 as a senior multimedia reporter.

Gee covers Wallingford, Wantage and Didcot.

Get in touch with her by emailing: Gee.harland@newsquest.co.uk

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