Delivery sales grew 11.3% in May as weather keep consumers from going out

At-home sales have grown for 12 consecutive months

Deliveries in May were 11.3% ahead of the same month in 2023 on a like-for-like basis as the cool and damp weather in many parts of Britain led to more consumers deciding to order food in rather than eating out.

Meanwhile, takeaway and click-and-collect sales were down by 2%, as people continue to migrate from pick-ups to the convenience of delivery platforms. The Tracker shows combined delivery and takeaway sales were 6.2% ahead—an improvement on April’s figure of 4.5%. Restaurants’ at-home sales have now been up year-on-year for 12 consecutive months. May’s growth is also well above Britain’s current rate of inflation. 

The Hospitality at Home Tracker indicates that deliveries accounted for just under 11 pence in every pound spent with restaurants in May, while takeaways attracted four pence. Food took a 91.1% share of all at-home orders and drinks had an 8.9% split.