“The secret lies in the ingredients - freshly made dough, no salt and pure mozzarella.”
John Jones, owner of Dial-A-Pizza, reveals the secret to his success – never compromise on the quality of the ingredients.
They sound mouth-wateringly good and they’re the very worthy winner of our latest Best of 2024 award – St Helens’ Best for Pizza 2024.
Owner John Jones (left) holds the mixed grill charity pizza and son Chris Jones has the Texan House special pizza
In April, we launched our Best of 2024 competition and we’ve given out 15 awards.
- Best for Hair - At Gems
- Best for Pies - Burchall's
- Best for Nails - Nails by Mandy
- Best for Roast Dinner - The Moss Bank
- Best for Cocktails - Cinema Bar
- Best for Breakfast - Shakey J's
- Best for Fish and Chips - The Nelson Chippery
- Best Beer Garden - Turks Head
- Best for Fitness – Ashley James Ward at Award Health and Fitness
- Best for Tattoos – White Rabbit Tattoo Studio
- Best Independent Shop or Business – Gavin’s Butchers
- Best for Dessert – The Brownie Shack
- Best for Kids – Jo Jingles Warrington, Wigan and St Helens
- Best for Pets – Leanne’s Doggy B&B
- Best for Beauty – Harriet Harmon Studios
Voting for St Helens’ Best for Afternoon Tea is currently taking place, as it’s National Afternoon Tea Week this week, and we’re also looking for nominations in our latest search - Best for Burgers.
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Eight perfect pizza places made the shortlist for the latest Best of 2024 award and Dial-A-Pizza has taken this year’s coveted crown making it back to back wins.
John Jones and Steven Neild opened Dial-A-Pizza more than three decades ago – in 1990 – and the family-run business has been delivering pizzas to the people of St Helens and surrounding areas ever since.
Dial-A-Pizza is based at Sutton Oak Drive and the business partners have both lived in St Helens for 30 years.
John, who is 62, said: “Known for its commitment to quality and community, Dial-A-Pizza continues to set the standard for pizza lovers across the town.
“The secret lies in the ingredients - freshly made dough, no salt and pure mozzarella.
“Every day, the team at Dial-A-Pizza starts early, crafting the dough from scratch without any added salt, ensuring a healthier and more flavourful base.
“The pizzas are then topped with the finest pure mozzarella, providing that perfect melt and authentic taste that customers can’t get enough of.
“We believe that quality starts with the basics and our dough is made fresh daily.
“We never compromise on the ingredients we use.”
Dial-A-Pizza vans have been delivering pizzas for more than 30 years
Dial-A-Pizza isn’t just about great pizza – it’s a business with a heart and the dedicated team is committed to giving back to the community.
Since 2011, they have been supporting Willowbrook Hospice.
Dial-A-Pizza created a special charity pizza - the mixed grill pizza - with proceeds from each sale going directly to the hospice.
John said: “The initiative has been a huge success, raising funds and awareness for an important cause.
“Dial-A-Pizza is also proud to sponsor several local sports clubs and our support helps keep these clubs thriving.
“We encourage young talent and promote a healthy, active lifestyle in the community.”
The hugely popular mixed grill charity pizza is topped with mushrooms, crispy bacon, meatballs, pork sausage and a drizzle of BBQ sauce.
Another customer favourite is the Texan house special pizza, which is topped with pepperoni, ham, mushroom, chicken, onions, green peppers and sweetcorn.
Securing St Helens’ Best for Pizza for the second year in a row, Dial-A-Pizza is showing no signs of slowing down and they are as committed to excellence now as they ever have been.
Dial-A-Pizza is based on Sutton Oak Drive
John said: “We’re incredibly honoured to be recognised by the people of St Helens.
“It’s a fantastic feeling for us all at Dial-A-Pizza and it’s their support that drives us to keep delivering the best pizza and wanting to give back to this wonderful community.
“We are absolutely thrilled to have been shortlisted and to then win this incredible award.
“Being recognised for our hard work and dedication means the world to us.
“It’s truly amazing to see our passion and commitment acknowledged in this way.
“A huge thank you to everyone who has supported us along the way - our fantastic team, loyal customers and the entire community.
“This award is not just a win for us, but for everyone who believes in what we do.
“Here’s to continuing to serve you with excellence and making every day a little brighter.
“Thank you for this incredible honour!”
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