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Hungryhouse

Hungryhouse

HungryHouse set out to build one of the UK’s leading online food delivery platforms, connecting thousands of restaurants with hungry customers through one simple app. DevelopX supported the design and development of a scalable marketplace solution with real-time ordering, payment integration, and restaurant management tools.

The Challenge

HungryHouse saw an opportunity to create a national food delivery marketplace where users could browse menus, place orders, and pay securely all within a few clicks.

The challenge was to design a platform that could scale to over 10,000 restaurants, handle peak traffic, and ensure seamless experiences for both customers and restaurant owners. The system also needed to integrate with restaurant POS systems and support dynamic pricing, promotions, and loyalty features to stay competitive in a growing market.

Our Solution

DevelopX partnered with HungryHouse to design and deliver a robust, scalable platform that connected customers and restaurants through web and mobile channels.

1

Platform architecture

We developed a responsive web app and backend capable of handling high order volumes and real-time data synchronization, ensuring performance even during peak hours.

2

Native mobile applications

Built iOS and Android apps with secure login, location-based search, saved favorites, and real-time order tracking. This allows users to find, order, and reorder meals quickly.

3

Restaurant
portal

Created a merchant portal where restaurant owners could manage menus, prices, and availability. The portal also included integration options for POS systems to automate order processing.

4

Data and
insights

Developed dashboards for both internal teams and restaurant partners. Restaurants could track sales, monitor peak hours, and manage promotions, while HungryHouse gained visibility into platform performance and customer behavior.

Impact of Our Work

The time needed to develop new point-of-sale (POS) devices was reduced by
50%
Tickets sold through the new platform during the first launch phase exceeded
100,000
The page load speed of the ticketing platform increased by
95%
The time taken to stabilise the core ticketing system was less than
2 months

Client Background

HungryHouse.com Ltd was a UK-based online food delivery service founded in 2006, connecting local takeaways with customers nationwide.

Through its mobile and web platforms, the company grew rapidly, offering reliable ordering and delivery management tools for both consumers and restaurants. In 2018, HungryHouse was acquired by Delivery Hero, one of the world’s largest online food delivery networks, integrating its technology and market presence into the global ecosystem.