Indiantelevision.com Team

(27 December 2006 6:00 pm)

MUMBAI: Pizza chain Pizza Hut has entered the Limca Book of Records with a record-breaking pizza delivery of 1100 pizzas to a single location in October.

The Limca Book of Records has awarded a certification to Pizza Hut, stating, "The largest delivery order of pizzas was by six Pizza Hut restaurants of Delhi which ensured that the entire 1,100 pizzas reached Jaipur Polo Grounds before 9:30 am for the polo match organised for the students of Vasant Valley School on 16 October."

This new Indian record by Pizza Hut Delivery will also feature in the 2007 edition of Limca Book of Records.

Yum Restaurants International chief marketing officer Arvind Mediratta says, "Pizza Hut Delivery has always attempted to deliver great pizzas and service to our delivery customers be it their home or offices. We wish to thank the Limca Book of Records for recognising our pizza delivery expertise and renew our commitment to customers to continue to provide them with the finest Pizza's. In fact, we now have a convenient single number 3988-3988 where customers can order fresh and hot pizzas at their homes and workplace. no matter where they are."

Sharing insights on the Pizza Hut's delivery business, Pizza Hut senior marketing manager, delivery and express Sanjay Singal said, "Pizza Hut is committed to delivering hot and fresh pizzas to its customers. It is equally important for us that our delivery riders abide by all traffic regulations and are in no way under pressure to take unnecessary risks while on the road. In fact, we take great care in training them into vigilant and responsible drivers. It is with this commitment we are able to satisfy our customers consistently, each time they order."

Pizza Hut had received the order from the Vasant Valley School and decided to take on the challenge of delivering record 1100 pizzas for the school children and their teachers.