American Hot
£16.80
851 kcal
Updated 12 September 2026
American Hot sits 25th of 46 on price in PizzaExpress’ Pizza section, at £16.80 and 851 kcal. Updated 12 September 2026.
We're proud of our pepperoni - it's packed with paprika for a deep smoky flavour. Here it's teamed up with mozzarella, tomato and a choice of hot green or jalapeño peppers
That price is PizzaExpress’ own published figure, and it sits close to the average for the Pizza section. Branch pricing still moves it: an airport, motorway or station site charges more than a high street one for the same thing.
Allergens PizzaExpress declares
May contain traces
PizzaExpress notes: Suitable for coeliacs on a gluten-free base.
Source: PizzaExpress Allergen Information, England, Scotland, Wales and Jersey (September 2026). Shared kitchens mean cross-contamination is possible. Ask in the restaurant if an allergy is severe.
Nutrition Information
Per pizza, Classic base
As published by PizzaExpress
| Nutrient | Amount | % RI (calculated) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 851 kcal | 43% |
% RI is our calculation against the UK reference intake for an average adult: 2,000 kcal, 70g fat, 20g saturates, 260g carbohydrate, 90g sugars, 50g protein and 6g salt. PizzaExpress publishes the amounts, not these percentages.
Calories by choice
PizzaExpress publishes a separate figure for each option on this item. These are the choices as listed, not additions to the total above unless the option replaces part of it.
| Choice | Option group | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Classic: Our original base | Choose your base | 851 kcal |
| Romana: A thinner, crispier pizza | Choose your base | 932 kcal |
| 13" Large Classic | Choose your base | 1510 kcal |
Everything You Need to Know About PizzaExpress American Hot
How to order American Hot at PizzaExpress
You can order American Hot at the counter, at a PizzaExpress kiosk, or in the PizzaExpress app for collection or delivery. Before it goes in the basket you choose the base. It is filed under Pizza. Branch by branch availability varies, which the app reflects once you choose a location.
PizzaExpress American Hot price in 2026
The PizzaExpress American Hot price in 2026 is £16.80 on the figures we hold, with branch to branch variation between £16.80 and £21.75. The figure is PizzaExpress’ own published price. Within the Pizza section that puts it 25th of 46 on price. Expect more at airport, motorway and station branches than on a high street, and more again through a delivery app.
The options change the numbers
The choices attached to this item run from Classic: Our original base at 851 kcal to 13" Large Classic at 1510 kcal, a spread of 659 kcal. The low end of that range is the biggest change available on this order.
Where it sits on price
24 items cost less than this one in the Pizza section and 21 cost more, out of 46 we hold a price for. The closest thing to it on price is Gluten-Free American Hot at £16.80, so those two are the real comparison when you are deciding.
A lighter choice in the same section
Vegan Giardiniera sits in the same part of the menu at 716 kcal, which is 135 fewer than this for £16.30. That swap is the single biggest change available inside this section, and it needs no substitution or special request at the counter.
Allergens declared
PizzaExpress declares 3 of the 14 allergens UK law requires to be listed for this item: cereals containing gluten, milk and sulphites (sulphur dioxide). It also lists soya as a possible trace, meaning PizzaExpress cannot rule that out. A declaration covers the recipe and not the kitchen, and every one of these chains prepares food in shared fryers and on shared surfaces. For a severe allergy the only reliable check is asking staff on the day.
Pro Tips for Ordering American Hot
Size, base and the number in the table
Pizza figures depend entirely on which size and base the number refers to, and PizzaExpress publishes them separately for that reason. A thin base of the same pizza reads lower than a stuffed or pan one, and the difference between sizes is larger than any topping choice.
What 851 kcal means here
851 kcal is about level with the Pizza average. That is most of a day's energy for a smaller adult in one item, so treat the rest of the order accordingly. The 2,000 kcal figure printed on UK menus is a reference intake for an average adult, not a target, and it is the number these percentages are worked against.
Finding it near you
We list 341 PizzaExpress branches across 4 of the four UK nations, with the London SW postcode area holding the most at 19. Menus vary by site, so a listing here is national rather than a promise about your nearest one. The PizzaExpress app confirms it in seconds.
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About PizzaExpress - Casual Dining Restaurant
PizzaExpress trades as a casual dining chain in the UK, and we list 341 of its branches. We track 127 of its menu items across 8 sections, recheck them on a rolling schedule, and name the source of every figure. UK Menu Prices has no connection to PizzaExpress and earns nothing from your order.
