Mark Anderson
The food delivery industry in the UK has seen a significant shift since 2020. Owing to the global pandemic and subsequent lockdowns, many new startups have risen to the challenge and begun offering various food delivery services to meet the demands of customers locked in their homes. The heart of the UK, London, has been a prime hub for these innovative startups, so let’s take a look at a few of them.
These startups range from those offering specific food products to those providing groceries, to companies developing technology that aids food delivery. They are part of a renewed emphasis on eating at home, yet enjoying restaurant-like experiences. Each startup delivers unique solutions to cater to the robust food demand, diverse cuisine preferences, and delightful gastronomic experiences.
In this article, we highlight some of these food delivery startups that have been doing some excellent work in their area of focus, whether it’s delivery management software, breakfast deliveries or e-commerce platforms.
JULIENNE BRUNO
Founded by Axel Katalan, Julienne Bruno is known for plant-based foods like fermented legumes and slow-roasted vegetables. Their naturally flavoured ingredients give an authentic touch to every dish. Connect with them on their Linkedin page.
MyJam
MyJam, founded by Moe Ghashim, revolutionises your grocery shopping experience by providing food products online. Customers can address inquiries through phone, email, and online applications. You can also follow their activities on their Linkedin page.
eLogii
Andrew Mukerjee, Leonard Budima, and Saagar Shah founded eLogii as a leading delivery management software platform. Their software solution assists in route planning and optimisation for various sectors such as retail, distribution, food delivery, logistics, post and courier, among others. You can follow more of their story on Facebook and Linkedin.
The Guava Kitchen
The Guava Kitchen, founded by Ixiana Hernandez Wilmot, serves breakfasts, main courses, and sweet treats along with a range of beverages. They also provide delivery services, making them a versatile choice for food lovers. You can connect with them on their Facebook page.
Orderbee
Orderbee is adding perfection to the food delivery industry with their IT management and online portal services. You can learn more about their work through their Linkedin page.
Knead a Little Love
Knead a Little Love serves delicious bakery products and also caters for events and weddings. You can connect with them on their Linkedin page.
SATIS.AI
Founded by Mohammad Khodadadi, SATIS.AI provides a full-stack operating system for autonomous restaurant kitchens. Their technology is aimed at reducing errors and optimising processes in the food industry. They have a vibrant Linkedin page for more details.
NoshyCircle
Founded by Subha Ganesh, NoshyCircle delivers homemade food from your neighbourhood directly to your doorstep. They are known for their multi-cuisine homemade meals, nutritious and responsibly packaged. Connect with them on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
The Neighbourhood Kitchen
Founded by Adam Bridle, The Neighbourhood Kitchen operates delivery-only kitchens, aiming to give everyone the opportunity to enjoy great tasting delivery food. Check out their Linkedin page for more.
Propagrub
Based in London, Brandon Elmon and Jacob Elmon have initiated Propagrub as a new revolution for food delivery, supporting local chefs and street food traders. Connect with them on Facebook, Twitter or see their Linkedin page.
The Flavor Factory
Founded by Rahul Ithape, The Flavor Factory aims to transform the foodservice industry by enabling underutilised kitchens to become productive and profitable assets. Follow their work on Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin.
These companies are just a few examples of the exciting work happening in London’s food delivery industry. The sector is innovative, dynamic, and these startups are making a meaningful difference in the way people enjoy food at home. Let’s keep a close eye on London’s startup scene to see how it leads the way in disrupting the food delivery space in the coming years.
