Deliveroo is 10 years old today, and to celebrate, it’s giving 30,000 fans across the UK the chance to win a £10 voucher.
The multi award-winning food delivery company served its first order in London all the way back on 13 March 2013, and since then, has grown from a handful of partners in the capital alone, to over 60,000 restaurants offering a vast range of foods and global cuisine right across the UK and Ireland.
More than 500 million burgers, 39 million pizzas, 12 million curry dishes, five million kebabs, and over 500,000 portions of fish and chips have been delivered to hungry customers in hundreds of towns and cities nationwide in the last decade.
Co-founder and CEO, Will Shu, was Deliveroo’s first rider in 2013 – but now, 10 years on, there’s a network of almost 90,000 riders, which the company says are “a vital part” of its three-sided marketplace.
Deliveroo is celebrating its 10th birthday today / Credit: Deliveroo
Over the years, Deliveroo has also grown to be more than just a takeaway delivery service too, as it launched its grocery offering in 2020 to support those isolating during the COVID-19 pandemic, and now allows customers to order essentials from partners such as Morrison’s, Co-op, Sainburys, and Waitrose without leaving the house.
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Not only are there are now over 8,000 grocery sites live on the Deliveroo app in the UK alone, but a rapid grocery delivery service, ‘Deliveroo HOP’, has also been introduced to deliver direct to customers’ doors in minutes.
“I started Deliveroo in 2013 with a mission to connect people to the best quality food from local restaurants and deliver it directly to people’s doors,” co-founder and CEO Will Shu explained.
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The company was founded by CEO Will Shu, who was also the first rider in 2013 / Credit: Deliveroo
“It has been an incredible ride and I am really proud of what we have built.
“We have partnered with thousands of the UK’s best-loved local restaurants and grocers, which has also created flexible work for nearly 90,000 riders.”
To mark the special 10-year milestone, Deliveroo is giving 30,000 customers a £10 voucher to say thank you for supporting the local restaurants found on the app.
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The £10 ‘thank you’ voucher is being given to select UK Deliveroo customers to use on Monday 13 and Tuesday 14 March, so they can join in the anniversary celebrations by ordering either a delicious meal from their favourite local restaurant, or doing a supermarket shop.
The food delivery platform now has over 60,000 restaurant partners right across the UK and Ireland / Credit: Deliveroo
The lucky 30,000 customers who have been selected to receive a £10 voucher (minimum order value £20) will be invited to place an order on Monday 13 or Tuesday 14 March, either through the Deliveroo app, or online here.
Be part of the biggest Great Manchester Run ever
Danny Jones
Runners and regular Mancs alike, start lacing up your trainers and sorting safety pins early, because the Great Manchester Run is back for 2026, and you can be part of it.
With sign-ups flying and bibs selling out fast, we really recommend getting a move on and booking your place now to make sure you’re part of what is, without fail, not just one of the most exciting dates on the local sporting calendar, but always a great day for the city in general.
Returning for its 23rd edition and fourth year being backed by principal sponsors, AJ Bell, we can assure it’ll be as well-attended as ever.
In fact, judging by the numbers already and the increasing crowds of spectators every year, this is looking on course to be the biggest Great Manchester Run to date.
The only question is, are you going to help make it the BEST yet by joining the thousands of others already finding the perfect spot to hang their shiny new medal?
Half-marathon, 10k, junior and mini races
As ever, the Great MCR Run isn’t just limited to one event: there are multiple distances, routes and age groups that can race the route in and around the city centre.
Whether you’re a seasoned runner looking to get in a PB, looking to box off your first half, love a 10, or you’re a youngster looking to get in on the action and soak up some of that glory on the day
So, whether you’re a seasoned runner looking to get in a PB, looking to box off your first half, love a 10, or you’re a youngster looking to get in on the action and soak up some of that glory on the day, there really is fun for all ages.
In all seriousness, even watching the massive metropolitan event stood next to the roads with homemade signs promises plenty of atmosphere, but with fancy dress galore, various different activations in the middle of the city, there’s not a chance you’ll get bored.
Even in the years we’ve missed out on running it ourselves (it sold well in advance last year, for instance), the pure buzz we got from joining countless other Mancs cheering from the pavement is enough to keep us coming back time and time again.
All that being said, if you’re looking to sort the perfect Christmas present for a runner, or simply need more reason to give yourself the kick up the backside you’ve been waiting for and just put your name down, this is it.
Besides the full annual marathon in April, running events simply don’t get bigger in this region than this one, so don’t miss out.
Sign up for the 2026 Great Manchester Run right HERE.
Featured Images — Great Run Company/AJ Bell (supplied)
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A candlelit Queen tribute concert is returning to Manchester
Danny Jones
Yes, you read that right: a candlelit concert dedicated to the one and only Queen, with a spectacular West End Cast and a talented live rock band, is coming to Manchester city centre in January.
In fact, it’s coming home, as this wonderful event started right here in 0161 back in 2021.
Concerts by Candlelight themselves host concerts up and down the country at various points throughout the year, but their much-loved ‘Queen by Candlelight‘ special knows all about lighting up Manc venues.
Having since gone on to become an internationally acclaimed live concert experience, we’re glad we still get to see the ‘Princes of the Universe’ on our doorstep.
Credit: Concerts by Candlelight (supplied)
With the likes of Bridgewater Hall and the magical Manchester Monastery all having played host to the promotion on many ocassions, this time Queen by Candlelight is coming to the legendary Manchester Opera House in the new year.
One of our most historic and legendary theatres, it’s only fitting, really, that they be chosen to welcome a night of equally iconic tunes.
But it’s worth reminding more casual fans that these aren’t just British rock and pop anthems; Queen‘s discography is one that still has global recognition to this day.
That’s why this specific show has been taken to virtually every corner of the world, with the incredibly talented cast of singers and musicians delighting audiences in Dubai, Australia, New Zealand and New York, to domestic crowds here in town and down in London’s West End.
‘Queenies’ or ‘Darlings’, as Freddie Mercury used to call them, can expect all the big hits, from ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ and ‘We Are The Champions’, to ‘It’s a Kind of Magic’ and ‘Who Wants to Live Forever’ and plenty more from the back catalogue.
Here’s a glimpse of what’s in store this coming January:
With tickets already flying out fast, we really would recommend securing your seats early before they inevitably sell out.
To quote the promoters themselves, “this spectacular celebration of Queen’s biggest hits is guaranteed to rock you.”
Coming to the Manchester Opera House on Tuesday, 6 January, you can book your tickets for Queen by Candlelight right HERE.
And if you’ve never been to one of their candlelit events before, you only need to see how much of a ball we had at their country event earlier this year to find out how much fun they are…
Emily Sergeant -
13th March 2023 
