Pizza shop praises town after surge in customers
A NEW family-run pizza shop has praised the Havant community for welcoming it to the town.
Caprinos Pizza has proved a hit in the town after throwing open its doors to customers in April.
The eatery, which yesterdaymarkeditstwo-monthanniversary since being opened by Havant’s mayor Councillor
Rosy Raines, has seen a surge in business.
And Sadaf Malik, co-ownerofthefranchise–whichhas around54restaurantsaround the country – said the pizza joint’s popularity is down to the vegan and halal pizza offering.
She said: ‘These days, so manypeoplehavesuchdiverse dietary requirements and it’s important that they feel that they can still enjoy takeaways and all of their favourite foods withoutcompromising,which iswhyit’ssoimportanttousto be offering these vegan, vegetarian and halal foods, and is one of the reasons I believe people have been eating with us since we’ve opened.’
Caprinos is located in the former Six Bells Pub in North Street and although there is competition in the area, SadafandgeneralmanagerIsmail Asmalbelievetheyhavesomething that helps them stand out from the crowd.
Ismailsaid:‘Althoughwe’re a franchise, it is very much a family-run business. My wife, Haleema is the operational manager and keeps things moving within the business and Sadaf and her husband Tamour are both franchise owners.’
The team is keen to get involved with more events aroundthetown,tooffermore residents and visitors a slice of the action.
Ismail said: ‘We believe thatbeinginvolvedinthecommunity is important to us so we’re keen to get involved in more community and charity events throughout Havant and beyond to show our support and give back to the area, which has accepted us with open arms.’
Thenewvenueoffersavast range of pizzas, from margarita to Mexican hot, healthy salads, as well as side dishes suchaschickenwings,stuffed mushroomsandpotatowedges.
Caprinosisopenfrom6pm every day and offers weekly deals, such as buy-one-getone-free.
Orders can be made through Deliveroo or at www. caprinospizza.co.uk