Deliveroo has announced the start of its delivery services in Aylesford.

The takeaway giant has been undertaking a huge expansion in the county and has already extended its services to Rainham, Sittingbourne and Dover.

The food company has today started delivering in Aylesford where it will be looking to employ up to 50 people to become riders in the area.

In celebration of the launch, Deliveroo is offering new customers £10 off their first order when they sign up to the platform using the code "WEHAVEARRIVED4." This is an offer for new customers only, with a minimum spend of £15 or more for one redemption per person.

Harrison Foster, regional director of Deliveroo in the UK, said: "Launching in Aylesford is a key milestone for Deliveroo.

"Aylesford has a thriving foodie community and a wide range of restaurants and retailers, so we’re excited to connect them.

"We look forward to working with our new partners to reach a new customer base and expand their businesses.”

"Aylesford has a thriving foodie community..."

Independent restaurants such as Kathmandu Palace on Bradbourne Lane, The Chequers Inn on the High Street and The Robin Hood, well-known high street favourites like Nando’s, as well as grocery retailers and convenience stores such as Co-op and One Stop, are among the businesses Deliveroo will work with.

Deliveroo say it believes the launch will be a major boost to small restaurant businesses across Aylesford which will be able to reach new customers and grow their restaurant businesses through offering delivery.

It is also offering all customers 20% off at selected restaurants until May 17.

The news comes as Deliveroo says it will also be extending further into the suburbs of existing cities or towns that it currently operates in.

Those interested in becoming a Deliveroo driver should go here.

Working with Deliveroo in the area will be Co-Op Food, One Stop, Nando's, Kathmandu Palace, The Chequers Inn, The Robin Hood, Agra Tandoori, Al-Madina Tandoori, Favorite Chicken & Ribs, Papas Barn and Seasons Garden.

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