While preparing a meal at home from new cuisines and different ingredients is an enthralling experience, if you’re unable to prepare your next meal, your best bet is ordering food online. Thanks to the latest technology, ordering food online is extremely easy; however, you might miss out on some golden opportunities to enhance your ordering experience.
So, if you’re planning to give your kitchen a break and order out, here are some tips you should keep in mind to make the most of your online delivery.
Order In Advance
If you anticipate your order to arrive at your door 5 minutes after you place it, you’re dreaming. The best course of action is to order meals a couple of hours before you want to consume it. For example, if you want food delivered for dinner, you place your order an hour before you plan to eat
If you are a working person, the ideal option is to order food as you leave your office. This ensures that you will have to wait for your food for a short period of time, if at all. If you anticipate you won’t be home when the food delivery guy arrives and you’ve already paid for your food, leave some instructions for the rider to either give it to your neighbor (from whom you may collect later) or leave it on your doorstep (if it’s safe).
Be Specific With Delivery Directions
It is critical to make delivery as simple as possible for the drivers who will deliver your meals. If the driver is unfamiliar with your neighborhood, provide detailed instructions throughout the ordering procedure. Include cross streets or specifics on how to recognize your property quickly (e.g., “on the corner with a red door”).
It is also necessary to provide delivery choices. For example, if you have sleeping children and don’t want to wake them, advise the driver to knock rather than ring the doorbell.
Make The Most of Discounts & Coupons
The rivalry between food delivery services and restaurants is fierce, resulting in eateries and third-party delivery providers offering food & beverage coupons and deals in order to attract a larger audience. If you want to save money on food, the best course of action is to seek specials, discounts, and contests that will allow you to save money while still enjoying your favorite meals!
Only Trust Reputed Applications
This is vital because, honestly, now is not the time to explore. Only eat at establishments that you know and that are recognized for their sanitary practices. When you order from a reputable restaurant, you can be assured that your meal was cooked in the most hygienic circumstances feasible. In fact, meal delivery applications like Zomato will show you what precautions the restaurant is doing to ensure your safety. So make sure you only eat at such places!
Think Before You Choose Your Meal
While fast food is appealing to many people, you should consider the distance and time it will take for your meal to be delivered. It is advised to avoid ordering fried food across long distances since the food becomes soggy and does not taste as you expected when you placed the order.
Conclusion
Following these guidelines will assist you in doing your part as a meal delivery customer. Being more aware of what to tip, how people may travel to your home, and when you should buy food online will help you have a better overall experience with your delivered meals. Moreover, if you want to avoid ordering out and want to prepare a delicious meal at home, simply choose your favorite recipe at Cooking With Siddhi, and let’s start the magic!
Siddhi Panchal is a food blogger at CookingwithSiddhi and food aficionado who loves to cook. Her cooking skills cover a range of Indian and international cuisines. Her aim is to enable other food enthusiasts explore their love for food by helping them cook delectable dishes from India and around the world.
