Apps & Technology

The latest news and updates on apps and technology, from the business journalists at Catering Today. We bring you the latest on what’s happening in the restaurants, bars and catering industry, with exclusive stories, analysis, best practice and industry comment.

Dec- 2018 -

6 December

Deliveroo drivers lose High Court battle

The High Court has dismissed a judicial review launched by the IWGB trade union against earlier decisions by the Central Arbitration Committee (CAC) and the High Court which had found that Deliveroo riders were self-employed. The decision means the delivery app’s riders are not in an “employment relationship” for the…
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Nov- 2018 -

28 November

Costa and Barclaycard release ‘UK first’ contactless reusable cup

Costa Coffee has partnered with Barclaycard to launch reusable contactless coffee cup, which is said to be the first of its kind in the UK. Available in Costa Coffee stores this November, the Clever Cup utilises contactless payment technology to turn customers’ reusable coffee cups into a way to make…
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14 November

Greggs to be delivered by Deliveroo

Greggs’ food offerings are to be delivered to three locations in London by food delivery giants, Deliveroo, following what it called a “successful” Birmingham trial. The move will see Greggs steak bakes and iced buns become the first baked goods to be delivered by a food delivery app. The app…
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14 November

UberEats to deliver Ikea meatballs and flatpack furniture

UberEats is to deliver furniture retailer Ikea’s meatball meals as part of a four day trial from its Hoxton kitchen. The meatballs will be available to anyone within 2km of the Hoxton outlet, and will be delivered alongside small pieces of furniture. The deliveries will be split into meal/furniture deals…
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Oct- 2018 -

31 October

Guinness Storehouse launches new ‘selfie pints’

The Guinness Storehouse in Dublin is introducing ‘The Guinness STOUTie’, a pint with the ability to feature selfies and other images on its head. Launching on 1 November to mark International Stout Day, visitors to the Guinness Storehouse will experience The STOUTie which uses a natural malt extract to print…
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17 October

Technology at the table ‘feeds restaurant profits’, report finds

Consumers’ use of mobile devices to improve their restaurant experiences has risen sharply in the last quarter and this trend is set to continue, according to the latest GO Technology report from Zonal and CGA. Ordering takeaways and food deliveries has shown the biggest leap from 12% to 17%, followed…
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4 October

Workers from McDonald’s, Wetherspoons, UberEats, TGI Fridays and Deliveroo hold demonstration

Workers from McDonald’s, Wetherspoons, UberEats, TGI Fridays and Deliveroo are holding a demonstration in Leicester Square from 11am, with some workers on strike. GMB Union regional officer, Steve Garelick, said: “The continued attacks made on workers from rate reduction without consultation to gratuities being hived off show that there is…
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Sep- 2018 -

21 September

UberEats eyeing up Deliveroo purchase

American food delivery and ride share company Uber is reportedly looking at purchasing UK-based delivery firm Deliveroo. Deliveroo was recently valued at just over £2bn and according to a Bloomberg report, sources close to the companies say the deal could be worth “several billion dollars”. The interest comes as Uber…
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6 September

Wagamama joins Deliveroo Editions

From this week customers will be able to order meals from Wagamama cooked and prepared at Deliveroo’s purpose built, delivery only, “super kitchen” in Battersea. Wagamama’s Editions service will offer the same menu as its restaurants however Deliveroo says the dishes will be re-designed for delivery. Caleb Merkl of Deliveroo…
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Aug- 2018 -

22 August

Third London restaurant in two months closes with extraction issues

Soho restaurant Flavour Bastard has announced it is closing for a short while to faults with its air-conditioning equipment. The restaurant had already been closed since 6 August due to refurbishment, and it is expected to be closed for around three weeks. The closure comes just a month after Yotam…
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