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Why back of house should be front of mind

28-Oct-2020 By Restaurant

With so many systems and solutions available to help restaurants navigate the current pandemic, increase efficiencies and open up new revenue streams, never has back of house tech been so important.

KFC to create 5,400 jobs

23-Oct-2020 By Georgia Cronin

KFC UK and Ireland is to create a 5,400 new jobs following a surge in takeaway demand fuelled by the Coronavirus crisis, Sky News reports.

Yard Sale Pizza to make South London debut

22-Oct-2020 By Joe Lutrario

East and North London-centric pizza operator Yard Sale has chosen Dulwich for its first location south of the river.

Digital ordering platform to offer meal kits from top London restaurants

21-Oct-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Newly launched online ordering platform Restokit is looking to make it simpler for restaurants to offer meal kits and has already signed up a number of high profile London restaurants.

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Delivering the goods: why 2020 is the year delivery came into its own

15-Oct-2020 By Restaurant

2020 is a year that many in the industry will want to forget, but it’s also the year that food delivery really came into its own.

Big Night hits crowdfunding target in less than 24 hours

13-Oct-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Independent restaurant delivery service Big Night has exceeded its fundraising target of £100,000 in less than 24 hours.

Big Night orders in crowdfunding drive

12-Oct-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Independent restaurant delivery service Big Night is looking to raise £100,000 on crowdfunding platform Seedrs.

JKS Restaurants launches Ambassador General Store

12-Oct-2020 By Joe Lutrario

JKS Restaurants has launched an online store that brings together its three top-end Indian brands to offer restaurant-prepared meal boxes, alcoholic drinks and pantry items nationwide.

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Become a pizza delivery pro - part two

30-Sep-2020 By Arla Pro

With the UK's pizza delivery market in growth, never has it been a better time to try and grab a slice of the action. In these three videos Arla Pro discusses everything you need to know, from equipment and packaging to choosing the right cheese...

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Become a pizza delivery pro

23-Sep-2020 By Arla Pro

The Coronavirus pandemic has brought numerous problems to restaurateurs, either with the enforced lockdown of the summer or the continuing issues around customer distancing and a drop in covers, but many restaurants have tackled the issue head on and...

Big Mamma launches forward-thinking delivery-only brand

22-Sep-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Gloria and Circolo Popolare owner Big Mamma is to launch a pizza-focused delivery-only brand called Napoli Gang that seeks to make things more equitable for both its own staff and delivery drivers.

Domino’s to deliver 5,000 new jobs in run up to Christmas

16-Sep-2020 By Restaurant

Domino’s UK & Ireland says it intends to hire an additional 5,000 staff following a surge in demand during the Coronavirus crisis.

Nando’s and Deliveroo form exclusive partnership

11-Sep-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Nando’s and Deliveroo have entered into an exclusive partnership that will see 360 of the peri peri chicken brand's restaurants join the delivery platform in what is being described as a nationwide rollout.

Delivery to account for a greater share of consumer meals post Coronavirus

07-Sep-2020 By James McAllister

Increased consumer exposure during lockdown is set to provide a 'long-lasting boost' to the foodservice delivery market, according to Lumina Intelligence’s new Foodservice Delivery Market Report Update 2020.

Greggs plans 'ambitious' national rollout plans for delivery but warns of job losses to come

25-Aug-2020 By James McAllister

Greggs CEO Roger Whiteside has set out plans to launch a 'very ambitious national rollout' for click and collect and delivery by the end of September.

The Lowdown: 'Just-Delete'

20-Aug-2020 By James McAllister

Takeaway delivery app Foodhub has launched a national billboard campaign that it hopes will help bolster its following called ‘Just-Delete’.

Creams to launch 'kiosk format' as it pushes ahead with 'ambitious' expansion plans

18-Aug-2020 By James McAllister

Dessert-focused chain Creams is to launch a grab-and-go 'kiosk format' site on London’s Old Street tomorrow (19 August), as it prepares to push ahead with an 'ambitious opening programme'.

Greene King becomes UK's largest pub takeaway business following delivery roll out

14-Aug-2020 By James McAllister

Greene King has rolled out its ‘pub grub’ delivery and takeaway service to its entire food-led managed estate.

Clean Kitchen Club to turbo charge expansion with multiple sites planned

12-Aug-2020 By James McAllister

Youtube personality Mikey Pearce's vegan burger concept Clean Kitchen Club is to open its first delivery kitchen in London next week, with further sites planned across the UK.

Dishpatch partners with restaurateurs to launch meal kit platform

05-Aug-2020 By James McAllister

Delivery platform Dishpatch is partnering with several chefs and restaurateurs to create bespoke feasting menus that will be available for home delivery nationwide.

Street food brand Sugoi JPN sets out plan to rapidly expand across London

30-Jul-2020 By James McAllister

Japanese-Latin street food brand Sugoi JPN has set out an ambitious plan to try and open 10 bricks-and-mortar sites in the next 12 months.

Charlie Mellor: "I've never had any money but I've always had a lot of wine."

29-Jul-2020 By Joe Lutrario

The Laughing Heart owner Charlie Mellor says the crisis has necessitated a drastic rethink of the East London restaurant's wine list.

Deliveroo dismisses claims it 'discriminates' against small restaurants

29-Jul-2020 By James McAllister

Deliveroo has dismissed claims that it discriminates against independent restaurant business, saying it is 'committed' to supporting them.

Dishoom launches first delivery-only kitchens

27-Jul-2020 By James McAllister

Indian restaurant group Dishoom has launched four delivery-only kitchens across the capital.

Fridays launches Butcher's Boxes for delivery as part of reopening strategy

22-Jul-2020 By Restaurant

Restaurant group Fridays is the latest company to enter the home delivery market with the launch of its Fridays at Home range of meat boxes.

Simon Rogan at Home named UK's best value Michelin starred takeaway meal

13-Jul-2020 By Restaurant

Simon Rogan at Home, the meal delivery service set up by the two Michelin-starred chef during lockdown, has been named the best value Michelin starred takeaway meal in the UK.

Biff's and BrewDog join forces to create 'UK’s biggest vegan food delivery brand'

13-Jul-2020 By Restaurant

Vegan ‘junk’ food brand Biff’s has joined forces with BrewDog to create what it says is the UK’s biggest vegan delivery brand.

Campaign launched to help food delivery staff recognise the signs of child abuse

10-Jul-2020 By Restaurant

A campaign to raise awareness among people working in food delivery who may be able to spot signs of child abuse in the home has been launched by The Children’s Society and National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC).

Bao team launches Call Suzy, a 'nostalgic twist on Chinese takeout'

02-Jul-2020 By Restaurant

The team behind London-based Taiwanese restaurants Bao and XU is launching what it describes as “a playful, nostalgic twist on a traditional Chinese takeout”.

The Athenian tees up London Bridge launch

02-Jul-2020 By James McAllister

Greek street food player The Athenian is to open its eighth restaurant location later this month in London Bridge.

Natalie Tangsakul: "I would love to open Talad as a restaurant, but this situation teaches us a lot"

26-Jun-2020 By James McAllister

Having originally planned to open as a ‘perma pop-up’ restaurant in London's Chelsea, Natalie Tangsakul has refocused her Northern-Thai concept Talad and is now launching it as an Asian-inspired deli.

PizzaExpress launches delivery-based offshoot

22-Jun-2020 By James McAllister

PizzaExpress is to launch its first 'virtual', delivery-only brand early next month.

Clean Kitchen Club to launch in Brighton

19-Jun-2020 By James McAllister

Youtube personality Mikey Pearce is to launch a vegan burger concept in Brighton later this month, with aspirations of it becoming the 'fastest growing plant-based delivery-kitchen brand in the UK'.

James Cochran's 12:51 to re-open for eat-in as Around The Cluck

18-Jun-2020 By Joe Lutrario

James Cochran is to re-open his Islington restaurant 12:51 under his recently created fried chicken delivery brand Around The Cluck.

Brad Carter: "There’s always money to be made in chaos"

17-Jun-2020 By James McAllister

Having had to temporarily shut his Birmingham restaurant Carters of Moseley, Brad Carter is now producing up to 140 high-end meal boxes per week for delivery

Restaurant leaders write to the Prime Minister asking for action to help hospitality sector

16-Jun-2020 By Restaurant

CEOs of restaurant groups including Itsu, Pizza Hut, Pret A Manger and Wagamama as well as delivery platform Deliveroo have written to the Prime Minister calling for measures to help support the hospitality sector.

Corbin & King launches delivery service to help top-up staff wages

12-Jun-2020 By James McAllister

London-based restaurant group Corbin & King has launched a home dining offer as a way to raise further funds to top up the wages of furloughed staff.

Just Eat poised to gobble up Grubhub

11-Jun-2020 By Joe Lutrario

In a blow to rival Uber, Just Eat is on course to snap up Grubhub for £5.8b, creating the largest food delivery service outside China.

Pizza Express extends lockdown offer to click and collect

09-Jun-2020 By Restaurant

Pizza Express has taken another tentative step towards reopening its restaurant estate by adding an option to click and collect pizzas from the 13 sites in London that is has already opened for delivery.

Veggie Pret sites to reopen this week

09-Jun-2020 By James McAllister

Pret A Manger is to reopen all of its Veggie Pret stores across the UK this week, with the majority offering delivery for the first time.

Wagamama could take up to nine months to reopen entire estate

08-Jun-2020 By James McAllister

Wagamama CEO Emma Woods has said it could take 'six or nine months' for the chain's restaurant estate to fully reopen.

Indian restaurant group Dishoom puts takeaway back on the menu

08-Jun-2020 By Restaurant

Indian restaurant group Dishoom has put its delivery service back on the menu having previously stopped it early on in the lockdown period.

Podcast: the Hot 4 U founders on launching a new business during lockdown

05-Jun-2020 By James McAllister

The founders of recently launched delivery brand Hot 4 U say there is plenty of opportunity for chefs to develop new concepts and ideas while the Coronavirus crisis is ongoing.

Greene King expands takeaway and delivery beyond the capital

05-Jun-2020 By James McAllister

Greene King is to expand its recently launched ‘pub grub’ delivery and takeaway service to select locations across the country.

Genuine Dining Co to launch delivery service

04-Jun-2020 By James McAllister

Contract caterer Genuine Dining Co has announced the launch of its own delivery service aimed at offices in the capital that do not have in-house catering facilities.

David Moore launches Pied à Terre Vegan offshoot

04-Jun-2020 By James McAllister

High-profile restaurateur David Moore has launched a vegan offshoot of his Michelin-starred Fitzrovia restaurant Pied à Terre.

Coqfighter opens second permanent site

03-Jun-2020 By James McAllister

London-based fried chicken brand Coqfighter has opened its second bricks and mortar restaurant.

Hakkasan to launch 'virtual' Casa Calavera pop up in London

02-Jun-2020 By James McAllister

The Hakkasan Group is bringing its Mexico-based Casa Calavera restaurant to London as a delivery-only pop up.

Elite Bistros to launch nationwide delivery service

01-Jun-2020 By James McAllister

Gary Usher's Elite Bistros group is to launch a nationwide delivery service this week.

Lyle's and Flor duo to launch ASAP Pizza

01-Jun-2020 By Stefan Chomka

James Lowe and John Ogier, the team behind Michelin-starred Lyle’s and Borough Market wine bar and bakery Flor, are launching a pizza takeaway brand this month.