British pubs and restaurants set up as takeaways during coronavirus crisis

Pubs and restaurants all over the UK are coming up with innovative ways to provide food and booze to people in self-isolation during the coronavirus crisis.  The government announced yesterday that food venues will be able to become takeaway and delivery services to cope with the financial strain of the pandemic.  And several outlets are … Read more

Health alert over takeaways as it emerges many use ‘dark kitchens’ using staff with no training

Health alert over online takeaways as it emerges many use unregulated ‘dark’ kitchens using staff with no training in food hygiene or allergies Takeaways like McDonald’s set up ‘dark kitchens’ which don’t have a restaurant Some operate by people without training and offer no allergen information The businesses are selling through social media such as … Read more

Viewers claim they are ‘never eating takeaways again’ after calories are counted on BBC show

Viewers have been left shocked after a BBC documentary revealed the amount of calories, fat and sugar found in six popular takeaway dishes. The Truth About Takeaways, which aired at 8pm last night, delivered the startling information that a large Domino’s stuffed crust pizza contains almost 2,000 calories – approximately the recommended daily total for … Read more