The Common Mistakes We Make When Ordering Food Delivery

The Common Mistakes We Make When Ordering Food Delivery

Whenever we are at home or the office and don’t have that time to prepare food for ourselves, we opt for food delivery services to bring our lunch or dinner. When you see that your food can get delivered to your door in no time, you feel even more inclined to order. Have you ever thought that while making a simple order, you may make common mistakes? Let’s dive into some common mistakes that you make when you order food delivery and how they impact your experience.

Not Selecting a Delivery Service Carefully

If the restaurant, cafe, or food court doesn’t provide delivery, you should opt for food delivery services to bring your food to your doorstep on behalf of the restaurant that doesn’t. Generally, when you choose a courier service, you should  spend some time to consider essential factors:

1. Reliability – Conduct quality research and compare courier services to make the right choice. By checking websites such as Google Reviews, and Trustpilot, you can see whether the service you choose has a good reputation. Consider customer reviews and online ratings before choosing a food delivery service. Make sure their drivers have enough experience, have undergone training, and are vetted carefully to deliver your food safely.

2. Speed – Does the delivery service provide high-speed? Can you get same-day deliveries in no time and with utmost care? As you know, waiting is not a pleasant thing to do.

3. Tracking Feature – Ensure that the service provides you with tracking so you can get up-to-date notifications to see where your food is. And a good delivery service will provide employees who can contact you and inform you during delays. 

4. Know more details – If you want to get ice cream or any temperature-controlled food, ensure to choose a refrigerated delivery service for delivering your food the way it is. 

Always check these basic factors to choose the best delivery service.

Not Providing Delivery Instructions

Another common mistake is not providing delivery instructions in detail, including gate passcodes, floor numbers, landmarks, etc. when you order a food delivery using a mobile app. Also, it’s essential to keep the entrances well lit so that delivery agents can locate the address. 

Not Keeping Hygiene 

As COVID came, people started to pay more attention to their hygiene, however, there are still some practices that they don’t follow. Here are some tips for you to consider to maintain the best hygiene practices:

• Don’t pay for your food delivery with cash. This requires face-to-face communication and as the agent has interaction with various people, there is a risk of pandemic spread. 
  
• Avoid putting your delivery bags or containers on the kitchen counters, as coronavirus may stay on some surfaces for hours.

Not Selecting Foods In A Right Way

When you order food delivery, it’s essential to know that some foods don’t last forever and need to be thrown out after some time. For example, if you order sushi you should order with the right quantity to ensure that you’ll eat it all because it gets unappetizing very quickly. The same is about a salad that lasts a day since its greens will wilt in just a few hours. A salad can stay fresh in a takeout box for up to four days if you put the dressing away. When it comes to cheese, for example, burrata cheese, it’s important to know that it can only last for two days in the fridge. So, it’s essential to finish these kinds of dishes on the same day. Also, keep in mind that if you order fried dishes, they may become soggy on the road and inedible after a few hours.  

Not Eating The Food From A Plate 

Eating food from a container is another common mistake that we make. Why? Because your brain thinks that the portions of the container are limitless. In this way, you overeat the dish without understanding. This can result in overeating, with you consuming up to three times the calories you actually need at mealtime. Thus, make a habit to serve the food on plates. As with it, you can control the portion and avoid overeating.

Not Considering A Rush Hour

Whenever you’re hungry, don’t order your food during the rush hour, because you are going to wait many hours for it. Your meal cannot come at your estimated time during a rush hour as it needs to be cooked and placed in particular takeout bags. Then the delivery agent should come and pick up your dish to bring it to your doorstep. And consider that there are other orders across the city and you are not the only one. Try to order as soon as possible and not directly during rush hour or you’ll be left waiting.

Not Putting Leftovers in the Fridge

Another common mistake that people make is leaving delivery leftovers at room temperature for over 2 hours. 

Make a habit to place leftovers in the refrigerator after everyone’s stomach is full. In this way, you will prevent overeating and food waste. Also, during dinner, you may want to eat those delivery leftovers and place them in the microwave to reheat, remember to take the dish out of the microwave occasionally to stir it. In this way, you’ll ensure that the dish is heated well. 

Now you know the common mistakes when ordering food delivery. Make a habit to practice the above-mentioned points and get the most out of your order.