Disclosure: This article is written by Shaun McManus, founder of SmartPubTools and creator of the Restaurant Console. All operational claims reflect genuine experience at Teal Farm Pub, Washington.
Key Takeaway
On a £22.50 Deliveroo order at 30% commission, your restaurant keeps £15.75. On the same order through your own website at 2% you keep £22.05. That’s £6.30 per order — over 100 orders per week, the annual difference is £32,760.
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On a £22.50 Deliveroo order at 30% commission your restaurant keeps £15.75. On the same order through your own website at 2% you keep £22.05. Over 100 orders per week that is £32,760 per year difference. Use this now.
Most operators see the commission percentage and move on. The real number is what you bank per order — and across all four major platforms, the differences are significant enough to change how you run your delivery operation.
What Is Deliveroo’s Commission Percentage for Restaurants UK?
Deliveroo charges restaurants 30% commission on every order in the UK. On a £22.50 order, Deliveroo takes £6.75 and you keep £15.75 — before your own food cost, packaging, and labour. This is not a fixed fee. The 30% comes off every order, every time.
Commission Comparison: All Four Platforms in £
| Platform | Commission % | On £20 order | On £25 order | On £30 order |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deliveroo | 30% | £14.00 | £17.50 | £21.00 |
| Uber Eats | 30% | £14.00 | £17.50 | £21.00 |
| Just Eat | 14% | £17.20 | £21.50 | £25.80 |
| Own website | 2% | £19.60 | £24.50 | £29.40 |
The gap between Deliveroo/Uber Eats and your own website grows with every order value. At £30 per order, the difference between Deliveroo and your own website is £8.40 per order.
If you’re running 100 orders per week at an average of £22.50: via Deliveroo you bank £1,575/week (£81,900/year); via your own website you bank £2,205/week (£114,660/year). Annual difference: £32,760.
When Delivery Platforms Are Worth Using
I don’t think delivery platforms are the enemy — I use them at Teal Farm and they serve a purpose. Here’s when they make genuine business sense:
New customer acquisition. Deliveroo and Uber Eats have millions of active users. If someone orders once via the platform and becomes a loyal customer, the initial 30% cost may be worth paying.
Low fixed cost to start delivery. You don’t need your own driver network, website, or ordering system from day one. For operators just starting delivery, platforms remove the upfront cost.
Brand visibility in new markets. Being listed on Deliveroo exposes your restaurant to people who wouldn’t otherwise find you. It functions as a marketing channel as much as a sales channel.
Lower order volumes. Below 50 orders per week, the platform infrastructure may be cheaper than running your own ordering system and paying the setup/monthly costs.
When to Push Customers to Your Own Website
Once you’ve established a delivery customer base, the economics shift strongly in favour of your own channel:
High repeat customers. If the same customers order week after week, you’ve already paid the acquisition cost. There’s no reason to keep giving a platform 30% on repeat business.
Delivery volumes over 50 orders per week. At this volume, the commission you pay to Deliveroo or Uber Eats likely exceeds the cost of a decent own-website ordering system.
Packaging already sorted. Once your boxes carry your website URL and customers know how to find you, the push costs almost nothing.
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How to Calculate Your Real Delivery Profit
Commission is only the first cost. Your real delivery profit calculation:
Revenue per order × (1 − commission%) = Net after commission
Then subtract: food cost (target <32% of net revenue), packaging (typically £0.60–£1.50 per order), and your own driver costs if applicable.
Example — £25 Deliveroo order: After 30% commission: £17.50. Food cost at 32%: £5.60. Packaging: £0.80. Real profit: £11.10 per order.
Same order via own website at 2%: After commission: £24.50. Food cost at 32%: £7.84. Packaging: £0.80. Real profit: £15.86 per order. That’s £4.76 more profit per order — purely from the channel choice.
Is Just Eat Cheaper Than Deliveroo for Restaurants?
Yes — significantly. Just Eat’s standard commission is approximately 14% versus Deliveroo’s and Uber Eats’ 30%. On a £25 order, you keep £21.50 via Just Eat versus £17.50 via Deliveroo — a £4.00 difference per order. Just Eat’s lower commission reflects a different business model historically focused on connecting customers to restaurants rather than running its own delivery fleet. Coverage and customer volume vary by location, so check your local market.
Author
By Shaun McManus | Last Updated: May 2026
Shaun McManus is the licensee of Teal Farm Pub, Washington, Tyne and Wear, operating since March 2023. He has 15+ years in hospitality management across pubs and restaurants. He built the Restaurant Console to manage his own operation and released it for independent operators across the UK. His pub runs at 15% labour cost against the 25–30% UK benchmark.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Deliveroo charge restaurants UK?
Deliveroo charges restaurants 30% commission on every order in the UK. On a £22.50 order, Deliveroo takes £6.75 and you keep £15.75 before your own food cost and packaging.
Is Just Eat cheaper than Deliveroo for restaurants?
Yes. Just Eat’s standard commission is approximately 14%, compared to Deliveroo’s 30%. On a £25 order, you keep £21.50 via Just Eat versus £17.50 via Deliveroo — a £4.00 difference per order.
How do I calculate my real delivery profit?
Multiply your order value by (1 − commission%). Then subtract food cost (target <32%), packaging (£0.60–£1.50 per order), and driver costs. The Restaurant Console calculates this automatically across all four platforms each week.
Is it worth having your own delivery website?
At 100+ orders per week, yes. Own-website commission is typically 2% versus 30% for Deliveroo/Uber Eats. The annual difference on 100 orders per week at £22.50 average is £32,760. The Restaurant Console Delivery Tracker shows this comparison weekly.
How do I track Deliveroo and Uber Eats together?
The Delivery Tracker module in the Restaurant Console logs weekly revenue, order counts, and commission costs for all four platforms — Deliveroo, Uber Eats, Just Eat, and your own website — in a single Google Sheet you own and control.
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