How Scotlands new ban on single-use plastics can benefit your business
Following on from the commitments made at COP26, new legislation is being introduced in Scotland banning single-use food containers made of expanding polystyrene from 1 June 2022. This means items such as plastic cutlery, plastic plates, plastic straws and expanded polystyrene containers will no longer be able to be used (read more on the legislation […]
5 Best Chinese Takeaways in Fife on What The Fork
There are hundreds of Chinese takeaways across Fife, but what ones are the best? What The Fork has some of the finest Chinese takeaways, so we have put together a list of our top 5 must try Chinese takeaways in Fife! Wok Inn, Rosyth Wok Inn is one of the oldest family owned Chinese takeaways in the […]
4 easy tips to prepare your restaurant or takeaway for Ramadan
As Ramadan begins, the holiest month of the year in Islam culture, Muslims all around the world must abstain from food and drink, including water, during daylight hours for 30 days, as a means of celebrating their faith and reflecting on self development. Considered one of the five pillars of Islam, fasting during Ramadan carries […]
What The Fork announced as Edinburgh Monarchs Title Partner for 2022 season
Another year of the What The Fork Monarchs! We’re over the moon to be partnering with the Edinburgh Monarchs for another exciting season. What The Fork Director and Co-founder, David Coutts said: “We’re delighted to be sponsoring the Monarchs for another exciting season! We now have a strong presence within the West Lothian area, so […]
3 ways What The Fork can help you with rising inflation costs
Inflation has been the hot topic of discussion within the food and drink industry for the last few months. Not only were most businesses impacted by the Omnicron variant over the Festive period, but with several external factors impacting the economy such as the hike in energy prices, UK inflation rose to 5.4% in December, […]
What The Fork Launch New Online Ordering Website
Take a look at our brand new website! If you want to order food but you’re in a rush or you don’t have the storage space for another app on your phone – fear not! You can now order from your favourite local takeaway in seconds through the new What The Fork ordering website at […]
9 Delicious Dessert Shops on What The Fork
Craving something sweet? Look no further. From pancakes to milkshakes, we’ve put together a list of some of the most delicious dessert places on What The Fork. These sweet treats can be ordered for delivery or collection on our app – what are you waiting for! I‑Candy, Livingston I-Candy offer a wide range of delicious desserts, […]
Celebrate National Hot Breakfast Month with What The Fork
Did you know February is National Hot Breakfast Month? There is a wide range of incredible restaurants and takeaways that do hot breakfasts, sweet???? and savoury????, on What The Fork Here are just some of them: Hungry Wolf, Kirkcaldy @hungrywolfcafe serves delicious full breakfasts, breakfast rolls, wraps and bagels with up to 3 fillings????????you can also […]
7 Gluten Free Goodies On What The Fork
Struggling to find delicious gluten free takeaways? We’ve got you covered. You can find all of these goodies below on the What The Fork app. Plus, we’ve included some discount codes so you can enjoy these delicious meals for less! 1. Delightfully Delicious Edinburgh Edinburgh based @delightfullydeliciousltd serves amazing sweet and savoury gluten free waffles, including this incredible […]
Client Spotlight: How Glorias Fast Food doubled their app orders in 10 days
Glorias is one of Bonnyriggs most established takeaways, well known for its fresh fish suppers and high quality pizzas. However, at the end of last year Gloria (owner) came to us with the realisation that most of her orders were coming through other popular, but more expensive, third party ordering platforms resulting in a huge […]
9 Of The Most Instagramable Food In Edinburgh
Are you wanting to get the perfect Instagram photo of your food? Well you’re in luck, What The Fork will sort you out! Here is a list of the most Instagramable and absolutely delicious food in Edinburgh! Order through the What The Fork app and remember to tag us @whattheforkapp! Pomegranate Edinburgh Part of @middleeastinedinburgh group, @pomegranateedinburgh serves a […]
Dalgety Fish Bar quits Just Eat in a bid to save their profits
Dalgety Bay takeaway, Dalgety Fish Bar, have been campaigning to get their customers to order directly through their own branded app in order to leave Just Eat due to their expensive commission rates and refund processes. Owner Tony explained that Just Eat were not only taking a huge chunk of his profits but there were […]
200 meals donated to Edinburgh based charity Steps To Hope
Back in December we ran a campaign alongside our partners MC’s Takeaway, Bonnie Burrito and Harajuku Kitchen whereby the value of a meal was donated to Edinburgh based charity Steps To Hope with every order made through either the What The Fork app or their individual branded apps. Steps To Hope are a non-profit charity […]
A Force For Good: A year of helping our local communities
What The Fork pride ourselves in supporting local business, it’s the reason our business model exists and the thing we are most proud of. However this is more than just helping local restaurant and takeaway owners, we strive to make a difference to those in need of our help, whatever that may be. We’re also […]
4 ways you can the most out of your app this winter
It’s getting to that time of year where it’s a bit miserable outside and people quite frankly would rather sit in with a takeaway than brave the weather outside, so, now’s the perfect time to make the most of your online orders with your What The Fork app. To help inspire you, we’ve put together […]
4 future trends that will impact the online ordering industry
Only a few years ago the food delivery market was largely dominated by pizza, chinese and indian takeaways. However these days you can get practically anything you want delivered whether it be a coffee, an ice cream or a fine dining experience. It’s now imperative for restaurants and takeaways to have an online presence with […]
Client Spotlight: 4 ways Wok Inn promoted their new online ordering app
Wok Inn’s Promotion Strategy Explained This month we’re spotlighting one of our newest clients, Wok Inn Chinese Takeaway, as they make the shift from traditional ordering methods to online with their own branded app with What The Fork. As one of Dunfermlines longest running family-owned takeaways, they are well known in the area for their […]
5 useful tips on how to use push notifications to grow your sales
Sending push notifications is one of the easiest and quickest ways to contact your customers. Once your app has been downloaded, it’s important to remind people that there is value in having it on their phone to avoid it being deleted. Not only can push notifications boost your sales and revenue but they also increase […]
Bank of England plans ‘Britcoin’ but what does this mean for the food industry?
The Bank of England and the Treasury have moved forward with their plans to explore a UK Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) dubbed ‘Britcoin’, entering into a ‘development’ phase of planning. If a case is made, we could see a launch in the UK as soon as 2025. We want to understand the impact this […]
What The Fork Launches in Hampshire
Online food ordering platforms have been around for years however it’s only recently that we’ve seen a significant shift in consumer behaviour with food delivery orders increasing by 39% over the last 3 years and online orders growing at 3 times the rate of onsite. The demand for online ordering within this £11.4bn marketplace has […]
Client Spotlight: MC’s Takeaway
It’s no secret that we have some amazing clients on What The Fork and so we’ve decided to start a monthly spotlight to highlight some of their success! To kick things off we want to celebrate MC’s Takeaway. Since coming onboard with us in April, MC’s have made a conscious effort to direct their customers […]
Students Guide: Where To Eat In Edinburgh
Every year we see thousands of students flock to the city to live whilst attending one of the many Universities or Colleges that Edinburgh has to offer, so much so that students actually make up 12% of the Capitals population! Edinburgh is a city known for its historic attractions and diverse culture, however it’s also […]
Celebrate Diversity Month: Are we an accepting society?
The unwillingness to appreciate others is the source of all global issues. Humans naturally have a fear of the unknown. Hence, Celebrate Diversity Month encourages us to search for this knowledge in order to build an accepting society that embraces everyone, regardless of who they are or where they are from. April is Celebrate Diversity […]
Veganuary 2023: Why the fork do we care?
According to Veganuary, the method in which we currently produce food is incredibly inefficient, unsustainable, and unable to meet the demands of and not allow us to feed a growing global population. Why The Fork Do We Care Animal farming on an industrial scale is a serious contributor to and responsible for: Climate change. Deforestation. Species […]
Veganuary 2023: How easy is it to become vegan?
According to Veganuary, there are three primary motivations behind trying vegan. To better protect animals, to lessen the impact on our world (climate breakdown, deforestation, pollution and wildlife destruction), and to enhance personal wealth. Veganism and vegan food options have evolved massively since the beginning with becoming easier and more accessible than ever. Health Benefits […]
Veganuary 2023: Is It Too Late to Give a Fork About Climate Change?
2022 is now over and it’s time to join the New Year Revolution with Veganuary 2023. The UK’s meat consumption currently exceeds the global average per capita. It is estimated that reductions of a shocking 86% for white meat and 78% for red and processed meat are vital in order to align consumption patterns with […]
World Vegan Month: Must Try Vegan-Friendly Takeaways in Edinburgh
Looking to explore the capital’s vegan food scene? Whether you are already vegan or are looking to expand your culinary horizon, there are an abundance of places in the city’s dining scene that will serve up your perfect plant-based meal. In light of #WorldVeganMonth, to celebrate this month of November we’ve put together our top […]
