Insider Secrets and The Suprising History of the Takeout and Delivery Industry

If so, you’ve come to the right place, as we’re about to take you on a wild ride through the surprising history and secrets of takeout and delivery. So, pick up your box of drunken noodles and get ready to learn more about the weird and wonderful world of takeout and delivery.

We can only imagine the look on the pizza delivery guy’s face when he realized he had to travel approximately 250 miles above Earth’s surface to make the delivery. But hey, that’s a dedication to customer service that we expect these days!

The royal chefs were stumped, having never heard of such a thing as a pizza, but they were determined to please their majesties, so they gathered the finest ingredients they could find and whipped up a classic Margherita pizza. It’s rumored that they even started a weekly pizza night!

The wealthy citizens of ancient Rome would send their slaves to pick up food from their favorite eateries and bring it back to them. And just like modern-day takeout, the Romans had their own version of the iconic pizza box — a ceramic container called a testo, which would keep food warm during transport.

It took 15 Papa John’s branches to meet the needs of this incredible delivery. We imagine that the streets of San Diego smelled absolutely heavenly that day.

Some say it was invented in New York City in the 1890s, while others claim it was first used in Chicago in the 1920s. Most say it was originally used for oysters, while some say it was used for soup. One thing’s for sure: it has stood the test of time.

As any self-respecting entrepreneur would do, he built a massive delivery network of 15,000 dabbawalas (delivery men) who would pick up freshly made vada pav from his central kitchen and deliver it to hungry customers across Mumbai. It’s clear that Bachche was not messing around.

There’s no doubt they cause tears and bad breath, but to say onions ruin meals is something we simply can’t stand. Of course, if you’re not an onion advocate like we are, know that you have the support of millions of onion-hating foodies next time you order food.

The other 50% were split between “lack of culinary skills” and “I just really like getting food delivered to me.” So, there you have it, folks, the science is in, and ordering takeout and delivery is a lazy person’s dream come true.

According to Uber Eats, in March 2020, French fries were the most-ordered item on the platform. Yup, amid a global pandemic, when people were hoarding toilet paper and canned goods like they were going out of style, the world was still united in its love of crispy, salty, fried potatoes.

Long before the days of Amazon, eBay, and online shopping as we know it, there was Pizza Hut, paving the way for the future of commerce one cheesy slice at a time. There’s no doubt in our minds now that pizza was probably the best thing to happen to the internet.

We’re not sure that they go anywhere specific at all. It’s like a mysterious black hole of delivery fees, sucking up your hard-earned cash and leaving you with nothing but a lukewarm burrito and a sense of regret. Point is, tip your drivers — they deserve it.

They’d strap a hot pot of kimchi stew to the back of their horse and set off on a perilous journey. It was a simpler time when the only thing that mattered was getting that kimchi stew to its rightful owner, no matter the cost. 

On Tuesdays – for example – people ask for extra sauce, and on Wednesdays, people suddenly remember that they hate tomatoes. Weirdly enough, come Sunday, it’s all about the heat, the spice, and that slight bit of extra crispiness. Who knew we were such creatures of habit?

Maybe one day we’ll surpass them. But for now, we’ll just have to settle for our measly $13 billion in takeout sales. 

All we know is that DomiNick’s had a sudden stroke of genius and decided to switch things up. “Hey, let’s call it Domino’s! It’s catchy, it’s fun, and it has clearly worked for decades.

In places like New Zealand and Texas, you can already have a drone swoop down from the sky like a hungry hawk and drop your Pad Thai onto your porch. We never thought we’d be living in a sci-fi movie, but here we are.

It’s no wonder the nation’s collective waistline is expanding at such a rapid rate. But hey, who needs to go outside and exercise when you can just order a salad and have it delivered to your couch, right? 

We’re getting closer and closer to the singularity, and delivery is the first step to our total dependence on smartphones. Who needs exercise when you have DoorDash or Uber Eats?

This little cafe opened its doors in the City of Angels back in the 1920s. Maybe one day, we’ll discover that Italian cuisine was actually invented in Antarctica!

We essentially decided to take a bunch of Chinese ingredients and deep-fry them, smother them in sweet sauce, and call it “authentic cuisine.” Of course, we can’t deny how delicious these American-Chinese dishes are. 

After a long day of conquering neighboring tribes, the Aztecs would set up stalls for the community to pick up food. Just imagine a group of fierce warriors sitting around a campfire, munching on ancient tamales.

We can only imagine early New Yorkers, surrounded by the sweet aroma of garbage trucks and subway exhaust, enjoying their fish. At least they were getting the nourishment they needed.

The American public got to stuff their faces while catching up on the latest episodes of their favorite shows, and the restaurant industry thrived. Cheers to the restaurant industry and lazy people for making it possible!

While the locals were confused, the fishermen were ecstatic. Finally, their catch could find a new home on a pizza.  Fortunately, this tuna, sardine, salmon, and mackerel pizza didn’t last.

So, they decided to go with “Pizza Hut” instead. We guess you could say that their sign problem was the “hut” button issue they faced.

With people fleeing the crowded cities and setting up camp in the burbs, they still craved the convenience of city life – and that meant delivery. Plus, after World War II, everyone was exhausted and didn’t feel like cooking.

These drivers are on a mission to deliver that pizza, no matter the cost. So, next time you see a pizza delivery driver zooming by, know they’re racing against the clock.

Studies show that 1 in 4 Americans are now eating less meat, and that number is only growing. According to a Comfy Living study, cauliflower pizza deliveries rose by around 650% from 2020 to 2021.

Pizza places see orders up to 18% large online compared to phone orders. Maybe it’s because people feel less judged for ordering extra toppings and a second pizza when not talking to a human being. 

Yup, a piping hot pizza was sent up the highest peak in Africa. The real question is: did the delivery guy get a really good tip?