Jazz fans get to try the new Pizza Express festive menu with a pimped up version of its iconic Dough Balls during London Jazz Festival
London Jazz festival plays shows at various PizzaExpress restaurants where you can check out the new Christmas menu including a surprising new twist on its iconic Dough Balls taking centre stage.
Gourmet meets humble at PizzaExpress who has unveiled its festive treats like the duo you never knew you needed: Caviar Dough Balls, bringing together a familiar favourite and a famously extravagant ingredient in a festive pairing.
Available exclusively at selected PizzaExpress restaurants across the UK, the new limited-edition dish sees the brand’s famous Dough Balls and butter served alongside sustainably sourced Oscietra caviar.
The EFG London Jazz Festival features several headline shows including Jo Harrop & Alina Bzhezhinska, Joe Bristow, Adrian Cox Trio and more during the run until February 22.
The deliciousness doesn’t stop there, because PizzaExpress is also launching a new Three Cheese Fondue Wreath. Featuring a wreath of golden Dough Balls, with a centre filled to the brim of luxurious cheese fondue, finished with garlic butter, parsley, Gran Milano cheese and a drizzle of hot honey. A perfect sharing starter (or not, we won’t judge).
Also landing on the menu are new seasonal pizzas, alongside the return of some fan favourites (yes, Snowball Dough Balls are back!).
The Christmas Crackler pizza: Enjoy Christmas in pizza form with this feast of pulled pork,slow cooked with fennel seeds and rosemary, mozzarella, pancetta and potato on a béchamel base, finished with parsley, apple sauce and crispy crackling.
The Festive Five Cheese pizza: A decadent combination of cheddar cheese sauce, blue cheese and mozzarella, topped with a whole burrata, Gran Milano cheese, sun-dried tomato and pine kernel pesto and fresh basil.
Dough Balls in Blankets: An icon returns. Dough Balls wrapped in crisp pancetta, with rosemary, Gran Milano cheese and caramelised red onion chutney.
Sprout & Pancetta Slaw: Shredded sprouts, carrot, red onion and touch of parsnip tossed in honey & mustard dressing, with crispy pancetta.
Loaded Snowball Dough Balls: PizzaExpress’ famous Dough Balls topped with white chocolate sauce, dusted with cinnamon and icing sugar, and served with a white chocolate dip.
Cracking Christmas Brownie: A warm Belgian chocolate brownie topped with vanilla gelato, a cracking chocolate shell and white chocolate decoration – bringing a little extra magic to the Christmas table.
With Christmas being the ultimate season for coming together, PizzaExpress has created its festive menu around exactly that – from the warmth of its restaurants to a menu designed to make the season feel that little bit more special.
PizzaExpress’ Christmas menu is available in restaurants from Tuesday 3rd November 2026 until Monday 4th January 2027, with Caviar Dough Balls available at selected restaurants only.
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