Top 10: Food Delivery Companies

As online food delivery and local services continue to transform daily life, platforms like Delivery Hero, Just Eat, DoorDash and Uber Eats are leading the way.

What began as simple restaurant discovery and meal ordering has grown into a global movement, reshaping how consumers access food, groceries and everyday essentials.

From instant meal delivery and cloud kitchens to SuperApps and integrated local services, these companies combine technology, logistics and convenience to meet rising consumer expectations.

They set new standards in speed, reliability and choice, empowering local businesses, delivery partners and communities while defining the future of urban convenience worldwide.

Food and Drink Digital highlights the top 10 food delivery companies, based on revenue, leading global store-to-door meals.

10. Taobao Shangou

Taobao Shangou, formerly known as Ele.me, is a popular online-to-offline (O2O) food delivery and local services platform in China, founded in 2008 by Mark Zhang and Jack Kang at Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

By 2016, it operated in over 2,000 cities with more than 1.3 million partner shops, 15,000 employees and nine million daily orders, supported by more than three million registered riders through Fengniao Delivery.

In 2018, Alibaba Group acquired the platform for US$9.5bn. Today, Taobao Shangou continues to connect consumers, restaurants and local services across China with fast, reliable delivery solutions.

9. Grab Holdings

Grab is a leading technology company in Southeast Asia, dedicated to economic empowerment and financial inclusion across the region.

Its GrabFood service offers fast, reliable food delivery in Singapore and other markets, connecting consumers with thousands of restaurants and cuisines.

Users can order online via the Grab superapp, pay with GrabPay or other methods and earn GrabRewards points.

Beyond food, Grab provides diverse services through its superapp, emphasing convenience, safety and sustainability while supporting local businesses, drivers and communities throughout Southeast Asia.

8. Rappi

Rappi is a leading technology-driven delivery and e-commerce platform in Latin America, founded in 2015 in Bogotá, Colombia by Simón Borrero, Felipe Villamarín and Sebastian Mejía.

Starting by connecting small businesses with local users, Rappi quickly expanded to restaurants, supermarkets, pharmacies and more, becoming the region’s first SuperApp.

Its innovative “Rappi Antojo” feature allows users to order virtually anything.

Focused on economic development, Rappi leverages technology and innovation to boost productivity, create jobs and support local commerce across multiple Latin American countries, including Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Colombia.

7. Swiggy

Swiggy is a well known food delivery and hyperlocal services platform in India, connecting more than 150,000 restaurant partners with customers across more than 500 cities.

Founded in Bengaluru, Swiggy has grown to employ more than 5,000 staff and more than 260,000 delivery executives, providing fast, reliable food delivery and other convenience services.

The platform leverages innovative technology, cloud kitchens and customer-focused solutions to enhance urban lifestyles.

With a mission to redefine convenience, Swiggy combines deep local insights, robust logistics and engaging user experiences, making it one of India’s most trusted and widely used delivery services.

6. Zomato

Zomato is a leading food delivery and restaurant discovery platform in India, founded in 2008.

Zomato connects more than 300,000 restaurants with 24 million monthly users and 500,000 delivery partners across more than 800 cities, enabling seamless online ordering and doorstep delivery.

With more than 3 billion orders delivered, its app offers features like scheduled orders, Veg Mode, party planning and gift cards, while its GOLD program provides savings and free delivery.

Focused on innovation, local insights and customer experience, Zomato empowers consumers, restaurants and partners to enjoy better food and convenience every day.

5. Just Eat Takeaway

Just Eat Takeaway.com is a well recognised international food delivery platform connecting consumers with more than 362,000 partners across 16 countries.

Founded in 2000 in the Netherlands by Jitse Groen as Thuisbezorgd.nl, the company expanded rapidly, rebranding to Takeaway.com in 2011 and later merging with Just Eat in 2020.

Just Eat Takeaway.com offers a hybrid delivery model, supporting both partner-managed and company-managed deliveries, enabling a wide variety of restaurants, groceries and retail stores.

Focused on convenience, choice and sustainability, it provides efficient ordering via app or website while empowering local partners, couriers and communities.

4. DoorDash

DoorDash is a prominent delivery platform that connects consumers with local restaurants, stores and services.

Its mission is to empower local economies by helping merchants grow while paying Dashers for their work.

DoorDash offers a wide selection of restaurants, groceries and convenience items, with perks like reduced fees for DashPass members.

Features include reliable, on-time delivery, package pickup and DashMart for essentials.

With a focus on convenience, DoorDash ensures a seamless ordering experience and exceptional customer support.

3. Uber Eats

Uber Eats is a global food delivery service that allows users to browse hundreds of restaurants, place orders and track deliveries in real time.

Available in numerous countries, including the United Kingdom, United States and Australia, the app provides convenient, cashless payment options and a seamless user experience.

In addition to serving customers, Uber Eats offers flexible earning opportunities for couriers using cars, bicycles, or motorbikes.

Couriers can work on their own schedule, track earnings per delivery, receive tips and access Instant Pay for multiple daily withdrawals.

The Uber Driver app powers both customer orders and courier management, making food delivery efficient and accessible worldwide.

2. Delivery Hero

Delivery Hero is a top international local delivery platform operating in more than 70 countries across four continents.

Founded in 2011 with roots in Niklas Östberg’s 2008 online food ordering service in Sweden, Delivery Hero connects consumers with restaurants, shops and service providers, offering everything from meals and groceries to flowers, coffee and medicine.

The company emphasies speed and convenience, pioneering quick commerce with delivery in as little as 30 minutes through its Dmarts delivery-only supermarkets powered by centrally located warehouses.

Its global logistics network of riders ensures fast, reliable service while supporting restaurants and vendors in growing their businesses.

Delivery Hero went public on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in 2017 and later listed its talabat brand on the Dubai Financial Market in 2024.

Combining advanced technology with human-driven service, Delivery Hero continually innovates to provide seamless, efficient and impactful delivery experiences for millions of customers worldwide.

1. Meituan

Meituan is one of the world’s leading food delivery and local services platforms.

Founded in March 2010, the company follows a “Retail + Technology” strategy and is driven by its mission to help people “eat better, live better.”

Through its digital platform, Meituan connects consumers with restaurants, hotels, retailers and service providers, improving efficiency on both the supply and demand sides of the market.

Over the years, Meituan has expanded beyond food delivery into services such as hotel booking, movie ticket reservations and retail delivery.

In 2018, the company was listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, marking a major milestone in its growth.

Meituan places strong emphasis on technological innovation, investing heavily in research and development, including initiatives such as drone and unmanned delivery.

At the same time, the company actively promotes social responsibility through environmental projects, charity programmes and support initiatives for couriers and merchants, helping build a sustainable and innovative service ecosystem.