Best Food-Delivery Apps to Work For in London (2026)

What you need, how pay works, and which app suits you. Thinking about delivering food in London? This guide compares the main platforms riders and drivers actually use: Deliveroo, Uber Eats, Just Eat, Stuart (restaurant + retail), and Beelivery (grocery). You’ll see what each one requires, how the money really works, and how to pick a mix that fits your area and schedule. ⸻ The quick overview • Deliveroo – Busy zones, solid app, good for bikes/scooters/cars. Surge/boosts during peak dinner hours. • Uber Eats – Huge coverage and late-night demand; easy to stack with others. • Just Eat – Often steadier in some suburbs; per-order pay, sometimes “runs/slots.” • Stuart – Restaurant + retail deliveries (pharmacy, parcels). Great filler between food rushes. • Beelivery – Grocery within ~90 minutes. Good as a top-up in quieter food hours. Note: “Quick-commerce” apps (dark stores) have shrunk in the UK. Don’t rely on them for steady work. ⸻ What you need to start (most platforms) • Right to work in the UK and ID check in the app. • Phone that runs the app well (good battery + data). • Transport: bike, e-bike, scooter, motorbike or car/EV. • Insurance (cars/scooters/motorbikes

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