Papa John’s, the international pizza chain, has varying halal policies depending on location and franchise ownership. Explore halal certification for more information. Explore halal food guides for more information.
Global Papa John’s Halal Status
Fully Halal:
- UAE - All locations halal
- Saudi Arabia - All locations halal
- Malaysia - All locations halal
- Pakistan - All locations halal
- Other Muslim countries - Typically halal
Partial Halal:
- United Kingdom - Some locations
- Some European countries - Varies
Not Halal (Most Locations):
- United States
- Canada
Papa John’s UK
Halal Options Available
Some Papa John’s UK stores offer halal:
- Halal chicken toppings
- Halal meat options
- HFA certified at participating stores
Finding Halal Papa John’s UK
- Visit papajohns.co.uk
- Enter your postcode
- Check store details for halal
- Look for halal certification info
Menu at Halal UK Stores
- Halal chicken pizzas
- Halal meat toppings
- All vegetarian options
- Same great taste
Papa John’s in Muslim Countries
UAE
All Papa John’s UAE are halal:
- Full menu compliance
- Halal chicken and meat
- Local certification
Saudi Arabia & Gulf
Complete halal compliance:
- All ingredients halal
- No pork products
- Full menu available
Malaysia
JAKIM certified locations:
- Halal chicken
- Halal beef
- All toppings verified
Papa John’s USA - Not Halal
Papa John’s USA is generally not halal:
- Pepperoni is pork
- Meat toppings not halal
- No widespread halal program
- Individual franchises may vary
Pizza Ingredients Analysis
Dough
- Typically halal (flour, water, yeast, oil)
- Verify no animal fats
- Papa John’s claims “better ingredients”
Cheese
- Mozzarella standard
- May use animal rennet (non-halal locations)
- Halal locations use halal cheese
Pepperoni
- Standard: Pork-based (haram)
- Halal stores: Beef or turkey pepperoni
Sauces
- Tomato sauce usually halal
- Garlic sauce - verify ingredients
- Special sauces - check individually
Safe Options at Any Papa John’s
Vegetarian Pizzas:
- Cheese pizza
- Margherita
- Veggie Supreme
- Garden Fresh
Sides:
- Garlic bread (verify butter)
- Cheese sticks
- Salads (no meat)
Drinks & Desserts:
- All soft drinks
- Chocolate brownie
- Cookie (verify)
Comparing Pizza Chains (UK)
| Chain | UK Halal Locations |
|---|---|
| Papa John’s | Some stores |
| Domino’s | Some stores (HMC) |
| Pizza Hut | Very limited |
Franchise vs Corporate
Papa John’s operates largely through franchises:
- Individual owners decide halal status
- Varies significantly by location
- Corporate doesn’t mandate halal
- Check each store individually
Practical Tips
- Muslim countries: All locations halal
- UK: Check specific store for halal
- USA: Assume not halal
- Vegetarian safer: When status unknown
- Check pepperoni type: Pork vs beef/turkey
- Cheese question: Ask about rennet source
- Use website: Filter for halal stores