GRUB CRAWL, ANYONE? DELIVEROO LAUNCHES NEW STUDENT CLUB WITH FREE FRESHERS WEEK FOODIE TOURS

• This September, Deliveroo launches The Grub Crawl: the ultimate free foodie tour to help freshers discover local restaurants and meet new mates
• Coming to Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester and Bristol between 21st September and 6th October, the multi-person bike will take groups of students on tailored tours of the city
• The Grub Crawl comes as research from Deliveroo finds making friends is the top concern for freshers (31%), with 9 out of 10 saying that ordering food and eating together is a great way to bond
• The Grub Crawl experience launches alongside Deliveroo Students, the food delivery app’s new club for students offering exclusive perks and experiences
• To land a spot on the Grub Crawl and sign up for Deliveroo Students to enjoy benefits including free delivery across the university year, exclusive restaurant discounts and more, visit deliveroostudents.co.uk
  
  

London, UK. 18th September 2023: You’ve heard about the pub crawl, but what about a grub crawl? With hundreds of thousands of freshers due to flock to their new homes this September, Deliveroo launches The Grub Crawl: free foodie tours across Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester and Bristol, to help students make new mates while grabbing a bite to eat.

Created to celebrate the launch of Deliveroo Students, a new offering available exclusively to students, The Grub Crawl is set to be this year's ultimate Freshers Week activity. The tours are designed to encourage students to bond whilst discovering their new city, after data from Deliveroo revealed making friends (31%) is the top concern for this year’s freshers.

Arriving in Edinburgh (21st & 22nd September), Leeds (26th & 27th September), Manchester (2nd & 3rd October) and Bristol (5th & 6th October) just in time for respective Freshers Weeks, the free ‘Amsterdam-style’ pedal bike tour will give groups of students an unforgettable foodie experience.

With each Grub Crawl headed up by experienced and local student reps, participants will get a tailored ‘taste’ of their new city. Visiting four of its hottest local food spots handpicked by Deliveroo, students will also get to see the local sights and get to know each other over delicious dishes - all for free. Restaurants include Freshmex and Luxford Burgers in Edinburgh, GET BAKED and ZAAP Thai in Leeds, Almost Famous and Yum Cha in Manchester, and Oowee and Pizza Workshop in Bristol.

Food is an integral part of the university experience, so much so that 9 out of 10 (90%) of first-year students said ordering food and eating together is a great way to connect with new people. After joining clubs and societies (57%), exploring local restaurants and takeaways (55%) is one of the top activities freshers are most looking forward to, followed by attending the Freshers’ Fair (55%) and discovering local nightlife (54%).

Deliveroo Students offers a range of benefits, including free delivery across the uni year via Deliveroo Plus (valid on orders over £10 for the first three months, followed by £25+ after this), and exclusive discounts with major retailers like ASOS (15% off).

Aisha Jefferson, Global Head of Consumer Comms at Deliveroo said: “We’re so excited to be launching our new student club, Deliveroo Students, and what better way to announce it than with the Grub Crawl. It’s designed to give students the ultimate free foodie tour and help freshers discover local restaurants and meet new mates at a really exciting but equally scary time, as many first-year students move to new cities, try to make new friends, and cook for themselves for the first time.

“Our research found eating is a key bonding experience for young people, with 88% of students feeling closer to their friends after sharing a meal together. We look forward to helping our Grub Crawlers discover new and delicious restaurants on their doorstep, and maybe make some new friends along the way!”

Away from their parents’ kitchens, further research found pizza (62%), burgers (51%) and fried chicken (37%) are the most popular dishes that freshers and new university students will opt for while ordering a takeaway with friends at university. The five most popular cuisines are:

• Italian (57%)
• Chinese (55%)
• Indian (49%)
• British (38%)
• Japanese (22%)

To bag a spot on the Deliveroo Students Grub Crawl, freshers need to sign up for Deliveroo Students where they can enjoy a host of benefits and tonnes more via deliveroostudents.co.uk.

Members of Deliveroo Students can simply enter for the chance to participate via deliveroostudents.co.uk/grubcrawl

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For more information, please contact: deliveroo@wearetheromans.com

Notes to Editors:

Source:https://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/latest/insights-and-analysis/higher-education-numbers#:~:text=767%2C000%20people%20were%20accepted%20through,UCAS%20to%20an%20undergraduate%20course.

Research methodology Survey by 3Gem of 1,000 respondents who are Freshers/new university students. The survey took place between 1st and 4th September 2023.

The Grub Crawl

Edinburgh (21st & 22nd September)

• Luxford Burgers, Freshmex, Bucks Bar and Civerinos
  
  Leeds (26th & 27th September)

• ZAAP Thai, Cat’s Pyjamas, I am Doner, and GET BAKED
  
  Manchester (2nd & 3rd October)

• Fat Pat’s, Bunsik, Almost Famous, Yum Cha, and Insomnia Cookies
  
  Bristol (5th & 6th October)
• Oowee Diner, Pizza Workshop, Taka Taka and Dhamaka
  
  How to sign up to Deliveroo Students
• Visit deliveroostudents.co.uk to unlock access to Deliveroo Plus across the uni year
• Verify your student status using your University email address
• Receive your unique delivery code
• Head to the Deliveroo app to redeem your code
• Head back to Deliveroo Students to receive your unique ASOS 15% discount code
  
  Grub Crawl Terms & Conditions Entry open between 18th September 2023 until the 4th October 2023. Geographical restrictions apply and participation is limited according to availability. 18 plus only. For full terms and conditions, click here.
  
  Deliveroo Students Terms & Conditions Get Free Delivery when the stated minimum spend is met. Free delivery will end September 2024 (“Promotional Period”). Free Delivery will only renew if you re-verify as a Deliveroo Student before September 2024. Students signing up before 30 November will receive 3 months of Plus Gold, followed by Plus Silver for the remainder of the Promotional Period. Students signing up on or after 1st December will receive Plus Silver for the Promotional Period. Students will be notified in advance of the change occuring. Plus Gold: free delivery on orders above £10. Plus Silver: free delivery on orders above £25. Participating partners only. Max 200k sign ups available. Service fees and full Plus T&Cs apply. See the website for more details.