Deliveroo launches in town

An on-demand food delivery service has launched in Ashford.

Deliveroo allows customers to order food from restaurants using the website or app and get it delivered to their front door.

KFC, Pizza Express and Burger King are some of the eateries that have already signed up to the service.

The company - which already operates in Canterbury announced plans to launch the service in Dartford and Ashford last month.

The Ashford service had originally been scheduled to launch last summer.

More than 50 new jobs will be created over the course of the first year as the company has employed bicycle, scooter and motorbike riders to deliver people’s favourite foods to a location of their choice.

Managing director of Deliveroo, Dan Warne said: “Ashford has a thriving foodie community and a wide range of takeaways, so we’re excited to connect them.

“We look forward to working with our new takeaway partners to reach a new customer base and expand their businesses. Deliveroo will also create work for 50 local riders and are thrilled to offer a flexible role to the community.”

Customers have the option to schedule orders via the Deliveroo app up to one day in advance or receive food as soon as possible between 5pm and midnight, from a variety of independent eateries, takeaways and chain restaurants.

Restaurants that have signed up to the service include: KFC; Pizza Express; Burger King; Namuna; Fat Fryers; The Hot Hut; Biter’s; The Ashford Cafe; The Cod Father; Mama Kitchen; Kennington Grill; Tandoori Nights; Taj Mahal; Warrens Bakery; Kaspas; Ga Wah; Taproom TN23 and Super Pizza.