Unlock your menu to serve the perfect takeaway

Takeaway done right: Serving savings, sustainability and new revenue streams

In an ever-evolving foodservice landscape, unlocking the power of takeaway could be the key to driving profit, reducing waste and staying ahead of the curve. Whether you're a workplace caterer, a B&I operator, university campus or exploring new channels, our catering supplies and innovative solutions are here to help you build the perfect takeaway model.

Turning a takeaway into opportunity

While takeaways provide convenience for customers, many operators are discovering that integrating them into their business model delivers far more than just revenue growth. Takeaways offer the opportunity to reduce food waste, improve stock management and enhance customer satisfaction, benefiting both your business and the planet. Discover more food waste solutions by clicking the button below.

 

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Ways to incorporate takeaways into your offering

 

 

  • Meal kits and heat-at-home options

    Repurpose popular menu items into easy-to-prepare takeaway kits for customers to conveniently use at home.

  • Pre-packed lunch deals

    Offer ready-to-go meal boxes or customisable salad pots during busy weekday lunch hours for customers to quickly take when in a rush.

  • Family or group bundles

    Create multi-portion takeaway meals designed for families or shared office lunches, helping move surplus stock in larger volumes.

  • Subscription style meal plans

    Offer regular customers weekly or monthly takeaway subscriptions with exclusive savings. Perfect for workplaces or student housing.

  • Pop-up and vending partnerships

    Sell ready-to-heat or grab-and-go meals through vending machines in offices, hospitals, or universities.

  • Community partnerships

    Collaborate with local charities or food-sharing platforms to distribute unsold meals responsibly, reinforcing your sustainability values such as Too Good To Go or Olio.

  • Digital pre-ordering

    Implement apps or online platforms for click-and-collect takeaways, streamlining service and reducing overproduction.

A great takeaway needs great packaging

From grab-and-go lunches to full evening takeaway meals, your packaging plays a key role in customer satisfaction. Our range of high-quality catering supplies and disposables keeps food fresh, hot and looking professional, while also supporting your environmental goals. What’s more with Bidfood’s consolidated deliveries, you can streamline your supply chain, reduce costs and cut down on delivery emissions without compromising on choice or quality.

 

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Top takeaway products

 

 

  • Bagasse Clamshell Large

  • Kraft Double Wall Hot Cup 12oz

  • Notpla Seaweed Lined Food Box White Medium

  • Black Double Wall Hot Cup 12oz

  • Paper Disposable Four Piece Cutlery Set

  • Kraft Rectangular Food Bowl 500ml

  • Kraft Sandwich Wedge Deepfill

  • Tork Lunch Napkin White 2ply

  • Black Round Container 24oz/750ml

Dark kitchens: A hidden opportunity

Unlock the full potential of your existing kitchen by exploring the growing dark kitchen trend. Running delivery-only menus or launching virtual brands lets you reach new customers and grow your business without the expense of additional space or front-of-house operations. This flexible approach is perfect for trialling new menu concepts, tapping into off peak or late night trade and making use of your resource. With the right systems in place, your kitchen can operate more efficiently, boost revenue and meet the rising demand for convenient, great-tasting food delivered straight to your customers’ doors.

 

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Key takeaways

Bidfood supports customers with growing their takeaway business with cost-saving, waste-reducing solutions, high-quality packaging and access free training through Caterers Campus. From grab-and-go meals to dark kitchen models, operators can boost efficiency, reach more customers and repurpose surplus ingredients. For more support with cost savings and delivering real value, explore Unlock Your Menu.

 

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Caterers Campus is our FREE e-learning platform to support your team’s learning and development with over 30 expert-written modules covering a range of topics including kitchen efficiencies and menu planning to sustainability and first aid awareness. What’s more we saved our users over £8 million in training last year alone and that excluding the extra expense of certified training costs, travel or time out of the business…

  • Easy to use online training
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