Food Delivery App Development Company

Intelivita develops food delivery apps for restaurants, takeaway businesses and aggregator platforms across the UK.

We build customer apps, restaurant management systems, delivery apps and connected platforms covering discovery, ordering, payments and delivery workflows.

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Food delivery apps for different business models

The right food ordering, takeaway or delivery solution depends on how your business operates. We build apps for single restaurants, restaurant chains, aggregator marketplaces and grocery delivery businesses, with support for takeaway, on-demand and scheduled orders using your own drivers or supported third-party delivery services.

Single Restaurant Ordering App

Allows customers to discover and order directly from one restaurant, either on demand or through scheduled slots. Orders can support takeaway, delivery or both, fulfilled by your own drivers or third-party delivery services.

Restaurant Chain Ordering App

Allows customers to be routed to the nearest branch, browse the relevant menu and place an order for takeaway, delivery or scheduled collection. Fulfilment can be handled by your own drivers or third-party delivery services.

Aggregator Marketplace

Allows customers to discover and order from multiple restaurants available on one platform, using on-demand or slot-based ordering. Delivery can be managed by drivers operating through your own platform.

Grocery Delivery Platform

Uses the same ordering and delivery model for grocery stores or grocery chains, supporting perishable and non-perishable products, scheduled or on-demand delivery, and fulfilment through your own drivers or third-party delivery services.

Food delivery app development services

Intelivita provides food delivery app development services for complete platform builds or specific development needs, covering custom development, UI/UX design, further development of existing platforms, and post-launch support and maintenance.

Custom Food Delivery App Development

Single Restaurant • Restaurant Chains • Aggregator Marketplace • Custom Workflows

We build bespoke food delivery apps for single restaurants, restaurant chains and aggregator marketplaces. The platform supports takeaway, on-demand and slot-based ordering, with fulfilment through your own delivery fleet or supported third-party delivery services.

Food Delivery App UI & UX Design

User Flows • Wireframes • App Interfaces • Admin Panels

We design the user flows and interfaces for the Customer App, Delivery Partner App, Restaurant Admin Panel and Main Admin Panel. We take the product from wireframes to branded, development-ready UI designs.

Existing Food Delivery App Development

Feature Development • API Integration • SDK Updates • Backend Upgrades

We take over existing or partly developed food delivery apps and continue their development. We add features and integrations, update SDKs and backend systems, and improve the existing codebase where required.

Food Delivery App Support & Maintenance

Bug Fixes • Platform Updates • Performance Optimisation• Ongoing Development

We support food delivery apps built by Intelivita or developed elsewhere. Our support covers bug fixes, software updates, backend maintenance, performance improvements and continued development.

Food delivery app projects we’ve delivered

Review food delivery app projects that show Intelivita’s experience with mobile applications, multi-sided platforms, payments, location services and admin systems relevant to food delivery.

FOOD DELIVERY

Making food delivery faster, simpler and easier for everyday customers

Customer App · Driver App · Restaurant Web Panel · Admin Dashboard · UI/UX

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Food ordering & delivery app models

We support different ordering and delivery models to match how your business operates, whether customers collect orders, receive them on demand, book a delivery slot, or use your own or third-party drivers.

Takeaway Ordering App

Customers place and pay for an order through the app, then collect it from the restaurant when it is ready. This model works well for restaurants and cloud kitchens that mainly offer collection.

On Demand Delivery App

Customers place an order for immediate delivery to their location. The restaurant accepts the order and prepares it, the platform assigns a driver, and the customer can track the delivery until completion.

Scheduled / Slot Based Ordering App

Customers select an available delivery or collection slot based on your cut-off times and capacity. This model works well for businesses that want to plan deliveries, manage demand, or batch several orders together.

Own Fleet Delivery App

Restaurants or restaurant chains use their own drivers to fulfil orders without relying on an external delivery provider. We provide the Driver App and driver management tools needed to assign, track and manage deliveries.

Third-Party Delivery Integration

Restaurants can send orders to third-party delivery providers when they do not want to manage their own fleet or when internal drivers are unavailable. We integrate supported delivery APIs so orders can be passed to external delivery services for fulfilment.

What does your food delivery platform include?

All parts connect through the same backend to keep orders, payments and delivery activity in sync.

A food delivery platform includes a Customer App, Driver App, Restaurant Management System and, for multi-restaurant platforms, a Main Admin System.

Customer App

Your customers use the app to find food, place orders, pay, and track delivery. The customer app gives them one place to manage the full ordering process.

OTP login and registration

Restaurant discovery and search

Menu browsing and search

Delivery address setup and selection

Branch selection for multi-location restaurants

Add to basket

Basket review, coupons and loyalty points

Checkout and online payments

My orders

Order status and live tracking

Ratings and feedback

Connect your food delivery app to the systems you already use

Already using a POS system, inventory software, CRM, thermal printer or third-party delivery provider? We can connect your food delivery platform to your existing systems so your team can continue using the tools and workflows already in place.

POS Integration

Sync the platform with your existing POS so online orders flow into the same system your restaurant already uses. Menus, item customisations, availability and order status can be synchronised, while revenue and reporting remain within your existing POS where supported.

CRM Integration

Connect your food delivery platform with your existing CRM to synchronise customer information, ordering history, preferences and other relevant data, allowing your team to continue managing customer relationships through the CRM they already use.

Thermal Printer Integration

Configure incoming food delivery orders to print automatically through your existing compatible thermal printer, helping kitchen or front-of-house teams process orders using their current workflow.

Delivery Service Integration

Connect the platform with third-party delivery services through supported APIs so orders can be passed for fulfilment without requiring your own delivery fleet.

How does Intelivita develop your food delivery app?

We turn your business requirements into an agreed product scope, map each ordering and delivery journey, build the connected platform, test the complete workflow and prepare it for launch.

Define the Scope and First Release

We first understand whether you are a single restaurant, multi-branch business or building an aggregator platform. We define the required features, integrations and workflows around your business processes, then agree what belongs in the first release.

UI/UX Design

We design the complete customer journey, starting with wireframes and progressing to branded UI designs. Depending on the platform scope, this includes the Customer App, Driver App, Restaurant Admin Panel and Main Admin Panel.

Build and Integrate the Platform

We build the connected platform, including mobile apps, restaurant systems, admin controls, backend services and APIs. We also integrate existing systems where required, including POS systems, CRM platforms, thermal printers and third-party delivery services.

Test the Platform and Workflows

We test throughout development, followed by full end-to-end, regression and security testing covering workflows, integrations, permissions, APIs and sensitive data.

Launch & Post-Launch Support

Once the release is approved, we deploy the backend and web systems, configure production integrations and prepare the mobile apps for submission to the Apple App Store and Google Play.
Where agreed, we can also host and manage the platform infrastructure, monitor performance, maintain the environment and adjust resources as usage grows. After launch, we continue supporting fixes, updates, integrations and further development.

Food delivery app technology stack

Mobile Development

Flutter
Dart
Swift
Kotlin

Backend & APIs

Node.js
REST APIs
Socket.IO

Web & Admin Panels

React
Next.js
JavaScript
TypeScript

Databases & Backend Services

MySQL
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Firebase

Cloud Infrastructure

AWS
Azure
GCP

Payments

Stripe
PayPal
Worldpay
Apple Pay
Google Pay

Maps & Location

Google Maps Platform
Geolocation
Route & Distance APIs

Notifications & Real-Time Updates

Firebase Cloud Messaging
Socket.IO

Why work with Intelivita for food delivery app development?

Your food delivery app needs more than app screens. You need an app development team that understands your operating model, keeps you involved during the build and continues supporting the product after launch.

13+ Years of App Development Experience

Intelivita brings more than 13 years of app development experience and has delivered 150+ mobile applications across different levels of complexity.

Experience with Multi-Sided Digital Platforms

We have extensive experience building platforms that connect different user groups through live workflows, scheduling, payments and location services. Talentbase connects hospitality businesses with chefs, while LocalLinked connects businesses with users through an offers platform — experience that translates directly into customer, restaurant, driver and admin workflows.

Built Around Your Business Model

Whether you run a single restaurant, restaurant chain, grocery business or aggregator marketplace, we shape the platform around how you operate. We support takeaway, on demand and slot based ordering, with fulfilment through your own fleet or third-party delivery services.

UK Presence in London and Manchester

Work with a UK-based app development company with offices in London and Manchester. Our teams work with UK businesses across product planning, development and ongoing delivery.

Transparent Sprint-Based Development

We agree on the scope, cost and delivery approach upfront. We then develop in regular sprints and share functional builds so you can review progress, test completed features and provide feedback throughout development.

Full IP Ownership From Day One

Everything we create for your project, including designs, source code and project assets, remains fully accessible to you with no unnecessary lock-in.

Complete Platform, Not Just Mobile Apps

We build the complete connected platform, including the Customer App, Delivery Partner App, Restaurant Admin Panel, Main Admin Panel, backend, APIs and required integrations. We can also host, scale, manage and maintain the complete platform as your business grows.

4.8/5 Client Rating on Clutch

Intelivita is rated 4.8/5 on Clutch for its web and mobile app development services, giving prospective clients independent evidence alongside our own portfolio.

What our clients say

“What stood out most about Intelivita was their ability to operate as a true delivery partner rather than just a development vendor. They combined strategic input with hands-on execution, helping shape the product while also building it.”

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“What stood out most about Intelivita was the balance between professionalism and personal approach, which made the entire development process both efficient and enjoyable.”

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Food delivery app development FAQs

Can you build an app like Deliveroo or Uber Eats?

Yes. We can build aggregator platforms similar to Deliveroo or Uber Eats under your own brand, with a Customer App, Delivery Partner App, Restaurant Admin Panel and Main Admin Panel for your business.

What is the cost of building a food delivery app?

A basic single-restaurant takeaway app can start from around £5,000, while more advanced food delivery platforms typically range up to £35,000 or more. The cost depends on the features and complexity of the platform

The cost increases with requirements such as restaurant chains, aggregator marketplaces, delivery management, advanced analytics, POS and CRM integrations, delivery zones and custom business rules.

For an accurate, no-obligation quote, contact our team. We will understand your business model, required features and integrations before confirming the project cost.

How long does it take to develop a food delivery app?

Development time depends on your business model, ordering and fulfilment model, features, integrations and delivery requirements.

Food Delivery App Type	Indicative Timeline
Single restaurant takeaway app	3–4 weeks
Single restaurant takeaway and delivery app with Delivery Partner App	Around 12 weeks
Multi-location restaurant chain app with Delivery Partner App	Around 14 weeks
Multi-restaurant aggregator marketplace	Around 16 weeks
Grocery delivery app for a single store or chain	Around 14 weeks

These are indicative timelines. Advanced delivery zones, custom fulfilment rules, analytics, POS or CRM integrations, and other bespoke functionality can extend the development time.

Should I build a native or cross-platform food delivery app?

We usually recommend cross-platform development for food delivery apps. A shared codebase can support both iOS and Android, which reduces the number of codebases, simplifies maintenance and lowers long-term development cost.

It also gives us more flexibility to support related web experiences where required.

Who owns the source code and app accounts after development?

You own 100% of the source code and intellectual property once the project is completed and fully paid. Intelivita transfers all rights to you under UK contract law and signs NDAs, so your idea, data, and code remain yours.

How can a food delivery app benefit my restaurant business?

A food delivery app gives customers a direct way to order takeaway or delivery from your brand. It can streamline ordering, support loyalty through offers and rewards, improve repeat purchases and strengthen brand recognition without relying only on third-party marketplaces.

Can I start with an MVP food delivery app and add more features later?

Yes. We can launch your food delivery platform with the core features needed for ordering, payments, restaurant management, driver delivery and administration, then add more advanced functionality as the business grows.

For example, an aggregator MVP can later be expanded with features such as:

Coupons, rewards and loyalty
Pre-ordering
Wallet and promotional credits
Advanced delivery zones and fulfilment rules
Scheduled or slot based ordering
Advanced analytics and reporting
Customer support and ticketing
Platform-level refund controls
Advanced restaurant and driver management

How are restaurant commissions and payouts handled in a multi-restaurant food delivery app?

The platform owner receives the customer payment, then pays restaurants and drivers after deducting agreed commissions and fees. Payouts can run on a weekly cycle, such as T+7, which also gives the platform time to manage refunds and quality issues.

We usually automate restaurant and driver payouts through providers such as Stripe Connect, but we can also support manual payment runs where required.

Can Intelivita take over or improve an existing food delivery app?

Yes. We review the existing codebase, backend, integrations and current issues first. We then identify what should be retained, fixed, upgraded or rebuilt before continuing development.

Do you handle App Store and Google Play submission?

Yes. We prepare and submit the mobile apps to the Apple App Store and Google Play and manage the release process through to review.

We can also host, monitor, maintain and scale the wider platform, including backend systems, APIs, databases and infrastructure, after launch.

Tell Us What You Need to Build

Tell us whether you’re building for a single restaurant, restaurant chain, aggregator marketplace or grocery delivery business, and how you want ordering and delivery to work. We’ll review your requirements and recommend the right development approach.

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