Slap and Pickle, Doh'hut and Fat Annies have all signed up to the new app.
There's a new independent delivery service coming to Leeds and it's championing all of our favourite brands.
Originally based in Ilkley, Pronto, a delivery service app is expanding its reach and adding Leeds to its services. The idea is that by using the app, you're supporting the planet, local businesses and real people reap the profits, rather than a faceless corporation that's doing nothing for global warming or the local hospitality scene.
Slap and Pickle will be delivering their burgers via the Pronto app.
Charging a low 10% commission, and focusing on restaurants as well as end customer service, has led to a lot of happy customers in Ilkley and this will be carried through to their new set-up in Leeds city centre.
Instead of working with call centres, restaurants can change their menu whenever they like through the backend system - putting them in control to change prices, add specials, and tweak lots of other settings too.
Pronto has integrated with a full rider network including bikes, scooters and cars. Restaurants can choose to use the rider network, or use their own drivers instead, and they can select collection, or table service too. The rider network was chosen as it is committed to providing staff with guaranteed hourly rates, regardless of how many orders they deliver, again showcasing Pronto’s passion for being ethical and providing a fair system.
Founders Mark and Cat Barrett started the app in Ilkley back in March 2020.
Co-Founder of Pronto, Cat Barrett has expressed her excitement at the launch: “We are so proud and passionate about Pronto. For us, it’s not just about creating a business, it’s about bringing communities together. That was particularly important during the pandemic and various lockdowns, but it continues to be important now. The fact that we can bring great, independent businesses together with the people living in West Yorkshire is what gives us a spring in our step every day.”
At present, you can expect all of your favourite eateries, but it is hoped that as Pronto launches, more independent businesses will join the delivery service. The expansion of the app into Leeds Leeds will see customers accessing food from Doh'hut, Slap and Pickle, Manjits Kitchen, Humpit, and Crowd of Favours, as well as many other hugely popular indie staples.
Pronto is available to download on the app store.
The original Ilkley-based app came from a lockdown success story. Launching in March 2020, Pronto is the brainchild of husband-and-wife team, Cat and Mark Barrett who live in Ilkley and work in Leeds.
As lockdown swept the nation, the couple wanted to provide residents in Ilkley with access to great food, at the same time as supporting the huge hospitality sector within the town with a better, fairer, deal.
Humpit is just one of the street food vendours you can order to your home using Pronto.
Pronto isn't just about enabling more people to access indie eateries, though. It's their level of customer service that sets them apart. Whilst they provide an online presence for the restaurants on the app, some of which have never had that before, they also offer full circle support.
The benefits don’t end there because the Pronto app also reduces the need for so many phone calls, freeing the business up to do what it does best – providing their local community with incredible food.
Given Pronto only charges 10% commission to businesses on the app, as opposed to the 30-35% charged by big national takeaway brands, this is a significant way to support your local independents.
It's a delivery service that supports the community.
The examples of local businesses that Pronto have supported over the last two years speak for themselves. Owner of Host & Joels Chicken Buns in Ilkley, Joel Monkman, says: “We jumped at the chance to get Host on the Pronto platform, which has very low commission rates.
"It's effortless to make menu changes within the system and if you ever get stuck, the customer service provided by pronto is personal, fast and highly effective. Our take-out has become so popular that we have now launched an additional take-out business, Joel’s Chicken Buns, which is also on the Pronto app.”
Fat Annies have signed up to the delivery service app.
As if that wasn't enough sustainability is an integral part of the process for Cat and Mark, who love that many of the businesses they represent use locally sourced produce and utilise sustainable practices: "it's all about creating a big impact on communities, whilst having as little impact on the planet as possible".
You can find more information or order an indie takeaway for yourself by downloading their Android or Apple apps via the Pronto website.
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Deliveroo to bring robot food deliveries to Leeds in major UK rollout
Deliveroo and Coco Robotics are set to bring robot deliveries to Leeds through a new strategic partnership.
Next time you order a takeaway...let's just say, it could look a little different.
In the new exclusive partnership, Deliveroo and Coco Robotics are launching in multiple locations, beginning with Canary Wharf in London this October, before launching here in Leeds as well as Milton Keynes, Stockton on Tees and Nottingham in the coming weeks and months.
The rollout marks Coco Robotic's entry into the UK, extending the company’s broader expansion across Europe.
While the majority of orders will continue to be fulfilled by Deliveroo’s rider network, Coco’s fully electric robots are suited to short-distances and navigating urban environments, offering additional flexibility to local businesses on Deliveroo’s platform.
The robots operate at walking place, meaning they're able to move safely through busy streets whilst carrying orders directly to customers.
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Miki Kuusi, CEO at Deliveroo and Head of DoorDash International: “London is where Deliveroo was born, so it feels fitting that we’re launching our first UK autonomous delivery service with Coco Robotics here before expanding our exclusive partnership to more towns and cities nationwide, building on our partnership in other geographies.
“We see huge potential in autonomous delivery and we are looking forward to working with Coco to bring more flexibility to our delivery network, helping local restaurants and shops meet increasing consumer demand. We firmly believe that robot and drone technology should benefit High Street businesses of all sizes, helping them remain competitive and meet consumers in new ways.”
Councillor Tom Hinchcliffe, Leeds City Council’s executive member for transport and planning, said: "Our council is determined to embrace the opportunities offered by emerging technology. This approach has already helped establish Leeds as a location for hosting and advising on robot delivery trials.
“Supporting innovation means attracting investment. That's why we are now pleased to be working with Coco Robotics regarding the city’s future involvement in the UK rollout of their partnership with Deliveroo.
“We look forward to exploring the benefits that the rollout can bring to Leeds and its residents.”
Tesco unveils Christmas Meal Deal menu for 2026 and confirms official launch date
Emily Sergeant
Tesco has officially unveiled its Christmas Meal Deal menu for 2026, and has revealed when it’ll be arriving in stores.
Spooky season may not have even arrived yet, but it won’t be long before the most wonderful time of the year is here and most of the UK’s major supermarkets have already started stocking their shelves with Christmas food, drink, and gifts galore.
Tesco has now unveiled all the sandwiches and snacks forming part of its iconic lunchtime meal deal selection.
10 new seasonal mains and sides have been launched this year, as well as some classics and returning fan favourites too.
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The retailer says its food on-the-go experts have worked hard to bring a variety of festive flavours and great-quality ingredients together this year, with something on offer to cater to all tastes and preferences.
Available in stores and online from next week, with Tesco Clubcard members paying just £3.80 or £5.50 to upgrade to a Premium Meal Deal, some of the all-new main options you can choose from in 2026’s festive lineup include the Fully Loaded Chicken, Stuffing, Braised Red Cabbage & Cranberry Sauce Sandwich, the Christmas Triple Sandwich, and the Pork Meatball Wrap with smoky sage and onion mayonnaise.
Other returning favourites include the Brie and Cranberry Sandwich, the Currywurst Sausage Sub, and the absolute classic Turkey & Trimmings Sandwich.
For veggies and vegans, there’s a new Tesco Plant Chef Christmas Veg Fest Wrap, and for those who follow a gluten free diet, you can grab the Gluten Free Festive Chicken & Trimmings sandwich.
When it comes to snacks to accompany those mains, the festive Mini Pork Pies and Pig in Blanket Sausage Rolls are returning to the lineup this year, alongside some new additions like the Pretzels with Salted Caramel Soft Cheese Dip, and Mini Cheese Twists.
The 2026 Tesco Christmas Meal Deal range will be in stores across the UK from Monday 12 October, and there’s thousands of combinations to try.
Sophie Smith -
27th January 2022 
