US restaurant chain California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) has partnered with Mike’s Hot Honey to launch a new pizza variety, the Nashville-Style Hot Honey Pizza.
The dish combines the flavours of hot chicken and hot honey pizza along with Mike’s Hot Honey – Extra Hot.
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The new pizza is a limited-time offering, available until 30 September 2024.
It features CPK’s hand-battered crispy chicken, ranchito sauce and mozzarella cheese, baked in a hearth oven.
The pizza is finished with cayenne seasoning and dill pickles and drizzled with Mike’s Hot Honey – Extra Hot.
CPK culinary innovation vice-president chef Paul Pszybylski said: “We’re long-time fans of Mike’s Hot Honey, which is why we set out to give our guests an unexpected pizza collaboration like no other.
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By GlobalData“Since we love fusing flavours and cuisines together, we knew hot chicken and hot honey should come together to make the next great pizza!”
Mike’s Hot Honey founder Mike Kurtz said: “California Pizza Kitchen is known for its innovative approach to pizza and pushing boundaries, and we’re thrilled to add a unique sweet heat kick to their latest creation.
“We’re excited that our Extra Hot is the star of the pizza, marking the first time it’s been featured in a collaboration.”
Alongside this new offering, CPK also announced the return of seasonal favourites for the 2024 autumn season until November.
The seasonal items include Pumpkin Cheesecake, a creamy dessert on a gingersnap crust, and the Samuel Adams Octoberfest Lager, a traditional Octoberfest beer with a mild hoppy character.
These limited-time offerings for the autumn season are now available at all CPK locations for dine-in, pick-up, and delivery.
With 160 restaurants in ten countries and US territories, CPK’s menu offers hearth-baked pizzas, including Original BBQ Chicken, Thai Chicken and California Club, as well as a selection of salads and pasta dishes.
In early 2024, CPK responded to customer demand by bringing back its Tostada Pizza.
The brand also expanded its menu with new limited-edition dishes: Korean BBQ Steak Pizza, Miso Shrimp Salad and the Tito ‘Rita cocktail.
