Berkeley limits service fees for third-party food delivery apps By Supriya YelimeliJuly 1320202:43 p.m.Nov. 4 UberEats, Postmates, DoorDash, Caviar and Grubhub can only charge restaurants up to 20% in service fees under a new temporary ordinance.
UberEATS launches in East Bay, joins crowded field By Tracey TaylorJune 1620162:34 p.m.June 29 The app-based service, which offers free food delivery from restaurants in Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, Piedmont and Emeryville.
Chop Plentii delivers African food, sense of home By Kathleen CostanzaJune 8201612:17 p.m.June 15 The new African food delivery service also holds biweekly pop-up dinner events at Uptown Juice, serving cuisine from Nigeria and other African countries.
Update: SpoonRocket confirms it has shut down By Tracey TaylorMarch 1420165:24 p.m.Nov. 4 The Berkeley-based food delivery service cites strong competition and an inability to raise more capital as factors in the decision to close.
Trying out food delivery services in the East Bay By Guest contributorOct. 8201512 p.m.May 22 With three young kids and a home renovation on the go, Heather Flett has had ample reason to test out local food delivery services.
Caviar delivers fave restaurant dishes to your door By Tracey TaylorMay 14201411:30 a.m.June 29 Startup Caviar has just launched in the East Bay, meaning many local restaurants that didn’t deliver now do.