Asda is to launch a £10m refresh programme in more than 180 of its in-store cafes.

The project, led by partner Compass, will begin this month and is expected to be completed by the end of October.

The cafés, which are managed by Compass, will be upgraded to have a new look and feel that will include the introduction of digital ordering screens and table ordering service, alongside a manned till.

The new menu will include old favourites such as full English breakfast, fish and chips, lasagne, jacket potatoes and burger and chips, plus new dishes such as smashed avocado on toast, katsu chicken curry, topped salad bowls, wraps and a new sharing range that includes nachos and loaded fries.

Asda’s pizzas will also become part of the new instore café menu with customers able to choose a full 12-inch pizza or purchase individual slices, including margherita, pepperoni, American sizzler, spicy chicken, meat feast, ham and mushroom and veggie supreme.

The company said that the new look and feel brings a “more relaxed coffee shop vibe to the cafés”.

Ian McEvans, vice-president of commercial food at Asda, said:

“Cafés are an important part of the shopping experience for many of our customers, and this significant investment alongside allows us to bring a new look and feel, as well as making improvements to the service and a refresh of the menu. We have continued to demonstrate our commitment to our cafés over the years with popular deals like the winter warmer and kids eat for £1 meal deals, and this investment marks another exciting milestone moment for us on our journey and underpins our continued commitment to ensuring Asda is set up for long term success at the heart of communities.”

Regency Purchasing Group is the specialist leisure and hospitality division of Foodbuy Group (UK & I) which is the procurement arm of Compass Group UK & Ireland - working together as the industry’s largest group purchasing organisation,