The Delivery Prophets

Mark Murphy is the co-founder and CEO of Burgerism, which is set to become the number one delivery burger brand across the UK. Launched in April 2018, from a dark kitchen in Manchester, they sold exclusively through the delivery marketplaces. They have now become a cult burger brand across the region. In 2023, The Times' listed Burgerism #7 on Britain's Best Burgers, while we also ranked as the mo...

Edin Basic is an entrepreneur with extensive experience in the restaurant industry and joins the show to discuss the evolution of delivery business models. He founded Firezza (sold to Pizza Express) and is co-founder of We Amplify, a new hub pooling our experience as seasoned entrepreneurs. Edin provides a deep dive into the impact of aggregators on delivery quality, the challenges operators face,...

As the Chief Operating Officer of Buns From Home, Shereen Ritchie is a board-level leader who believes that business success involves balancing operational and commercial considerations with human ones. Shereen shares insights on the evolution of food delivery, the importance of customer experience, and the challenges and opportunities inherent in the delivery business. The conversation covers top...

As we reflect on this year’s episodes of the Deliver Prophets Podcast, co-hosts Peter Backman and Jon Borzacchiello listen through the conversations of the nine insightful guests and the theme of improving delivery and its relevance in the business landscape.  Join us as we explore the challenges and opportunities in the delivery space, from communication with customers to profitability strat...

James Brown is the co-founder of TiPJAR and CEO of BrewDog Bars. The conversation delves into the evolving landscape of restaurant technology, consumer preferences in delivery, and the challenges and decisions around dark kitchens.  Tune in to learn more about transparency in delivery fee models, the intersection of delivery and hospitality, and the significance of tipping in the industry. Th...

Our guest today is Neil Sebba, Managing Director at Tossed, a UK fast food chain providing healthy food, fresh-made to order. He is a resilient and adaptable individual who successfully navigated the challenges brought by the COVID-19 lockdown, and maintained the same underlying product in his work. We delve into the importance of EHO scores and how they influence consumer decisions when it comes...

Andrew Maxwell is an experienced restaurateur who has witnessed the evolution of the food delivery industry firsthand. He is the o-owner of Boojum, a casual Mexican burrito bar in Ireland with award-winning food.  Andrew joins the show to talk about  the need for a better approach to delivery. Tune in as we explore the role of accurate communication between servers and kitchens, the futu...

Former Managing Director of Deliveroo, Dan Warne is the CEO and Founder of Sessions, the platform for founder-led food brands to develop and scale. Our discussion unravels the new opportunities for independent restaurant brands, how data is revolutionising the consumer experience, and the complexities of grocery delivery. In the final segment of our chat, Dan provides an insightful perspective on...

Chris Baggott is the co-founder and CEO of ClusterTruck, a successful software startup in the delivery sector. Chris shares how his problem-solving nature led him to the delivery industry and the success he's had in the software and restaurant business. Tune in as we unpack the delivery drivers' role in profitability, ghost Kitchens and efficiency, and the driver-centric food delivery model. Links...

Founder of Lean Kitchen Network, Faraz Nagree, joins the show to explore how he is on a mission to create the world's largest sustainable kitchen network and deliver remarkable food experiences. They licence food brands to kitchen operators with under-utilised kitchens in order to help them improve customer experience and kitchen profitability. The conversation delves into the power of food and it...

Tim Vasilakis is the founder and CEO of The Athenian, the multi-award winning Greek street food restaurant chain. Born in Athens, Tim grew up immersed in Greek cuisine and learned to fish during summers on the Aegean island of Chios. After studying in Edinburgh, Tim began his culinary career when he moved to London and fell in love with street food. Tune in as we explore delivery’s evolution into...

Today’s guest is Jamie Barber, a British restaurateur, founder and CEO of Hush restaurant in London, the Hache Burgers chain and the Cabana Brasilian Barbecue group. He joins the show to unpack his latest venture – My Supper Hero – a finish-at-home meal kit start-up launched to the public in October 2021 with Myleene Klass. Tune in to this episode as we unpack the market for restaurant meals serve...

Get ready to revolutionize your foodservice delivery game with today's guest, Eccie Newton, the co-founder of Karma Kitchen! The traditional restaurant model can be tough to manage, but Eccie has found a solution in Dark Kitchens. These kitchens provide all the infrastructure you need to run a successful delivery operation, without the costly overhead of a traditional restaurant. But that's not al...