London is the birthplace of Deliveroo, founded in 2013. The city has over 20,000 restaurants on delivery apps. Average order: £18 with fees.
Takeout Spending in London
From Friday night curries to weekend brunch deliveries, London loves its takeaway. See what your habit adds up to with London pricing.
That's roughly — deliveries!
That could buy — monthly Tube passes!
London Delivery Pricing
This calculator uses London-specific delivery prices:
- Fast food (McDonald's, KFC): £10-15
- Curry houses: £15-22
- Pizza/Italian: £15-25
- Premium restaurants: £25-40
Deliveroo Plus (£0 delivery) and Just Eat+ help Londoners save on fees. Brick Lane curry houses and Shoreditch fusion spots are delivery favorites.
London Takeaway FAQ
How much do Londoners spend on takeaway?
The average Londoner spends £150-250 per month on takeaway and food delivery. London has the highest delivery app usage in the UK, with weekend evenings being peak time.
What is Britain's favorite takeaway?
Indian curry is the UK's #1 takeaway choice, with chicken tikka masala being the most ordered dish. Chinese food comes second, followed by pizza. Fish and chips remains a pub favorite!
Where was Deliveroo founded?
Deliveroo was founded in London in 2013 by Will Shu and Greg Orlowski. Shu started the company after being frustrated that his favorite restaurants didn't deliver to his Chelsea flat.