Wood-fired pizza restaurant to open in Cheshire village

A new pizza restaurant is opening in the Cheshire village of Hale boasting, what it says, is the only wood-fired pizza facility in the locality

The team behind The Elk Bar in Hale has taken a self-contained retail unit, comprising 1,300 sq ft on ground, first floor and basement, at 184 Ashley Road, on a 10-year lease.

Located in a prime position in the heart of Hale, the former hairdressers has been completely refurbished with a large traditional Italian-style pizza vven at the heart of the kitchen.

Alex Dunne and James Brocklehurst, who are behind The Elk, said they are looking forward to opening the new restaurant, to be called Vito’s Pizza Kitchen, which will bring a similar relaxed feel as The Elk, together with a quality food and drink offering at reasonable prices.

“We were hoping to be open in May, but with COVID-19, plans for full opening are delayed. In the meantime, we may look at offering a take away service,” they said.

Daniel Lee, director Regional Property Solutions, who acted for the private pension landlord, said: “This letting involved a change of use from A1 to A3, which went fairly smoothly, and this wood-fired pizzeria, a first for Hale, will no doubt prove a popular eatery amongst its competition.”