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The Delivery Prophets

theDelivery.World
Bytes
Deliveroo
Corporate Catering
Delivery Infrastructure
Direct Ordering
Delivery
London
&dine
Sequoia Capital
Doordash
Collectiv Food
Point Of Sale
Deliveries
Marketplaces
Marketing and Data
Chatgpt
QSR POS
Fat Pizza
Independent Food Businesses
Sustainability

From the impact of technology on delivery logistics to changing consumer demands and preferences, from the rise of dark kitchens to the opportunities from virtual brands, listeners will gain a deep understanding of the forces shaping the sector. Whether you’re a delivery company, technology business, restaurant owner, or investor, tune in to The Delivery Prophets for insights, interviews and analy... more

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What happens when ChatGPT becomes your food ordering platform? The answer might transform how restaurants connect with customers forever.

In this week's minisode, Peter catches up with Bites founder Bala Subramaniam on their breakthrough as the firs... more

Sunny Chhina is the CEO and co-founder of The Fat Pizza, a rapidly expanding franchise operation opening one store per week across the UK. Starting in his family's Perfect Pizza business at age 12, Sunny has built a tech-forward delivery empire that ... more

In this episode of Delivery Prophets: Tech Smart, JP Then, founder of Slerp, joins us to reveal how restaurants are quietly taking back control – one direct order at a time. From inventing the sourdough doughnut at Crosstown to building tech that let... more

In our second episode of Delivery Prophets: Tech Smart, we’re joined by Bala Subramaniam is the Founder of Bites, the AI-first restaurant marketplace built for POS providers and restaurants to reach diners directly across AI search.

Drawing on his e... more

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Sunny Chhina
CEO and co-founder of Fat Pizza
Fat Pizza
Episode: 37. Delivery as a Skill: Lessons From Fat Pizza’s Growth
JP Then
Founder of Slerp
Slerp
Episode: 36. Slerp and the Future of Direct Restaurant Delivery with JP Then
Bala Subramaniam
CEO and founder of Bytes
Bytes
Episode: 35. Decentralised Ordering: Partnering with POS to Disrupt the Delivery Ecosystem with Bala Subramaniam
Jeremy Hibbert-Garibaldi
Founder and CEO of Collectiv Food
Collectiv Food
Episode: 34. The Real Cost of Convenience: Sustainability and Technology with Jeremy Hibbert-Garibaldi
Charles Brafman
Founder of &Dine, a corporate catering marketplace
&Dine
Episode: 33. Feeding London’s Workplaces: The Rise of &Dine with Charles Brafman
Benjamin Kool
CEO and founder of S4D
S4D
Episode: 32. How S4D is Driving Restaurant Success: Omnichannel Strategies, AI and Customer Experience
Gavin Smith
CEO/Managing Director of Pizza Pilgrims
Pizza Pilgrims
Episode: 31. Maturing Delivery Markets – How Pizza Pilgrims Embraces Delivery Market Changes with Gavin Smith

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Peter Backman
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5.0 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
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    Prophet episodes are always fascinating, thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RAWN12
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Always Current and informative

    very topical, packed full of useful information, industry examples and useful comment.

    would maybe like to see the hosts challenge guests a little more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wiggo001
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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34. The Real Cost of Convenience: Sustainability and Technology with Jeremy Hibbert-Garibaldi
Q: How scalable is Collectiv's model and who are its ideal customers?
The model scales best with ambitious multi-site operators who face complexity managing multiple suppliers; Collectiv's tech-enabled back end helps them consolidate, optimize costs, and improve sustainability.
31. Maturing Delivery Markets – How Pizza Pilgrims Embraces Delivery Market Changes with Gavin Smith
Q: What changes in your partnership approach with Deliveroo or other platforms have driven performance?
Creating a dedicated delivery management role, aligning objectives, and adopting a collaborative planning process with quarterly reviews have driven better conversion, smarter ad spend, and a clearer path to mutual growth.
31. Maturing Delivery Markets – How Pizza Pilgrims Embraces Delivery Market Changes with Gavin Smith
Q: Gavin, how has business been in 2025 and what have you seen in the delivery space over the last 12 months?
Business has been solid with growth in delivery, driven by a larger role for delivery in revenue, improvements in partner relationships, and a focus on delivering a strong customer experience, including better packaging and coordinated marketing.
32. How S4D is Driving Restaurant Success: Omnichannel Strategies, AI and Customer Experience
Q: What sort of questions are restaurants asking you when they come to you for help?
They want to know how to become more innovative with data, how to integrate their tech stack into a seamless omnichannel experience, and how to compete with the major platforms while owning the customer journey.
33. Feeding London’s Workplaces: The Rise of &Dine with Charles Brafman
Q: How would you describe the core model of And Dine to someone listening who hasn't seen the platform?
And Dine acts as an aggregator and delivery partner, connecting independent food businesses with corporate clients and managing the logistics so a single order can cover many vendors and be delivered in one go.

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A tech-forward look at how delivery ecosystems are evolving, with deep dives into AI-enabled ordering, direct-to-consumer strategies, and the shift away from traditional apps toward decentralized, POS-backed networks. Episodes frequently explore practical implementations—from in-app agent experiences and data ownership to partnerships with POS providers and delivery infrastructure—alongside real-world operator stories and sustainability implications. The format consistently blends concrete milestones with strategic context, making it valuable for operators, tech suppliers, and investors seeking actionable insights into the future of restaurant delivery and logistics.

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Recent guests on The Delivery Prophets include:

1. Sunny Chhina
2. JP Then
3. Bala Subramaniam
4. Jeremy Hibbert-Garibaldi
5. Charles Brafman
6. Benjamin Kool
7. Gavin Smith

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