Harry Pszza, a takeaway in Salford known for toppings such as 'club sandwich' and hailed by customers as 'better than Domino's and Papa Johns', has won the Independent Pizza Delivery Award at the PAPA (Pizza, Pasta & Italian Food) Industry Awards 2026.
The shop, tucked away on Ridyard Street near Walkden Town Centre, offers collection and delivery within four miles. It launched in 2019 as a temporary pop-up run from owner Harshal (Harry) Patel's home, and proved so popular that Patel decided to open the shop.
Recognition for a small business
The award recognises 'the shining stars of the independent pizza delivery market', with judging based on the period September 2025 to the end of August 2026.
"I'm absolutely delighted we have won the Best Independent Pizza Delivery in the UK," said Harry. "It's lovely to be recognised by our industry as the best at what we do. For our tiny business to win such a huge award really reflects how much Jo and I care about the food we serve and the service we provide. Massive thank you to all our customers who have supported us along the way. Also a huge shout out to our family and friends who are always there for us through the good times and the bad."
Previous accolades and menu highlights
This is not the first award for the takeaway, which offers super thin pizza bases in 13-inch or 18-inch sizes. Harry was a finalist in the Pizza Chef of the Year competition in 2022 and 2023, and was runner-up for best value eats in the Observer Food Monthly Awards 2022. In December 2024, the shop won Gold in the PAPA awards, again in the Independent Pizza Delivery category.
The menu includes traditional flavours such as Margherita and Pepperoni, alongside more unusual options. The Porkies Revenge pizza comes with Frazzles, chorizo, pepperoni and ham on a BBQ base. The Club Sandwich features spicy chicken, bacon, onion, sun-dried tomatoes and pesto, while Double Dragon combines pepperoni and spicy salami.
Garlic bread with cheese is well loved, as is Harry's Hot Honey, a chilli-infused honey created by Patel himself. For dessert, there is a dessert pizza with custard, cookie crumble and chocolate drizzle on the usual pizza base, plus traditional Italian cannoli filled with chocolate hazelnut cream, lemon cream or pistachio.
