UK restaurant groups see delivery sales rise 13.5% in July

Britain’s top restaurant groups recorded a 13.5% year-on-year increase in delivery and takeaway orders in July, as at-home dining sales rose sharply during the month, according to new data from CGA by NIQ’s Hospitality at Home Tracker.  

The monthly rise marks a clear improvement on the flat growth seen earlier in the summer. Delivery accounted for the bulk of the increase, with sales up 15.8% and total delivery orders exceeding 2.95 million. Takeaway and click-and-collect sales also improved, growing 8.4% compared to July 2024, with just under 2.32 million orders recorded.

The figures suggest stronger consumer confidence and improved order frequency in the delivery sector. The overall order count across delivery and takeaway rose by 9.5%.

The growth follows a period of mixed weather and subdued spending that had dampened at-home sales in previous months. July’s uptick was supported in part by sporting and cultural events, which helped restaurant operators attract customers choosing to stay in to celebrate or socialise.

Karl Chessell, director for hospitality operators and food at CGA by NIQ, said: “July’s delivery-led growth is welcome news. The opportunity now is to build on delivery’s strong channel momentum, with value, consistency, and experience-led innovation.

“The right partnership marketing, promotional alignment, digital engagement and fulfilment capabilities are key for optimising this growth potential, even as broader consumer confidence wavers.”