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Topic ID 1457

25/03/2006 by TF1

Takeaway Menus

Hi All. You might find my website handy if you are stuck for something to eat. I live in Hertford so i guess i can get away with plugging it! [url]www.takeawayfever.com[/url] Id love some feedback if anyone has any. Cheers T


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Reply ID 17943

27/03/2006 by skanky

You need to change the window title for the site, and obviously you've not been able to get all the local restaurants on board (yet), but it looks very promising. We've often been stuck with using the same places because when we've decided to get a takeaway/delivery we haven't got any other menus so as long as they're kept up to date (would be difficult with someone like Dominos I reckon) we'd use the site lots.


Reply ID 17944

27/03/2006 by Steve

Being able to view the menu is good. The site feels somewhat "work in progress" though.


Reply ID 17946

27/03/2006 by GillP

Excellent idea! Keep up the good work


Reply ID 17947

27/03/2006 by Victor Meldrew

Fantastic work. I like it Alot! It would be good to see which ones delivered on the main list though.


Reply ID 17948

27/03/2006 by Sargasso

Nice idea. Like it. Get a few more restauranst on there, keep it up to date and you're on a winnner.


Reply ID 17949

27/03/2006 by TF1

Cheers Folks.. Its been a project for quite some time now. Its taken a lot of time to get it to this stage. Suggestions taken on board [:)]


Reply ID 17951

27/03/2006 by Steve

Is it just takeaways?


Reply ID 17952

27/03/2006 by TF1

Mostly.The target customer is the takeaway restaurant owner that will deliver. If a restaurant wants to join then they are more than welcome...


Reply ID 17953

27/03/2006 by JohnSmith

This will make Friday evenings so much easier! Great idea


Reply ID 17959

27/03/2006 by TF1

Hehe... I think I have put on at least a stone since the site has been available.. Please don't hold me responsible for bulging waistlines..


Reply ID 17960

27/03/2006 by Bengeobabe

what would be really great is if you could place an order online... could order during the day to be delivered at a specific time slot later that evening..


Reply ID 17961

27/03/2006 by SMH

quote:
Originally posted by Bengeobabe
what would be really great is if you could place an order online... could order during the day to be delivered at a specific time slot later that evening..
Like this US site. Fantastic http://web-takeout.com/Restaurantsplash.aspx?name=Dinosaur+Bar-B-Que&restaurant_id=210&displayid=1


Reply ID 17962

27/03/2006 by TF1

Online ordering was seriously considered, but we chose not to for a number of reasons. Simplicity is the key IMO. Thanks for the suggestion anyway


Reply ID 17963

27/03/2006 by xnetco

Really good web site, needs some slight tweaks but lots of potential.


Reply ID 17964

27/03/2006 by farrowandfarrow

quote:
Originally posted by TF1
Online ordering was seriously considered, but we chose not to for a number of reasons. Simplicity is the key IMO. Thanks for the suggestion anyway
Would the restaurants be willing to take emailed orders as per Bengeobabe's post? Therefore we would only have to click on a link and you won't have to do the cash handling - though cash handling could raise revenue for your site. You organise a business discount & sell at their prices, the difference is used to pay for your banking/secure server fees & profit.


Reply ID 17966

27/03/2006 by TF1

Farrowandfarrow / Bengeobabe.. The logistics behind getting all takeaways set up with an internet connection would be a nightmare. It has taken a lot of work just to get the takeaways on there for free.. I have experienced some hostile behaviour at a couple of places..... [V]


Reply ID 17967

27/03/2006 by JohnSmith

Hostile behaviour for free advertising? Are they mad?


Reply ID 17968

27/03/2006 by TF1

Not for me to comment [:I]


Reply ID 17970

27/03/2006 by Steve

quote:
Originally posted by JohnSmith
Hostile behaviour for free advertising? Are they mad?
You'd be surprised!


Reply ID 17971

27/03/2006 by farrowandfarrow

More fool them! They are obviously be so successful they don't need the extra business. Shame you can't name them... or get around the problem by leaving them off the site![:D]


Reply ID 17973

27/03/2006 by TF1

Farrowandfarrow..... as the site is free for the time beingit certainly is in there interest to get in there [:D] Oh by the way, got any cream cheese filled Jalapenos with breadcrumbs yet? I came in and asked about them the other week? mmm,,,,


Reply ID 17975

27/03/2006 by Bengeo Bob

I'm not sure if Farrow & Farrow would ever stock these as they're more of a supermarket item, but you can get them at Sainsburys. They're called Party Bites Breaded Jalapeno Peppers priced at £2.99 for a 240g pack.


Reply ID 17976

27/03/2006 by TF1

You would have thought so Bob but I can't find them anywhere.. Ill pop over there at the weekend [8)]


Reply ID 17977

27/03/2006 by farrowandfarrow

quote:
Originally posted by TF1
Farrowandfarrow..... as the site is free for the time beingit certainly is in there interest to get in there [:D] Oh by the way, got any cream cheese filled Jalapenos with breadcrumbs yet? I came in and asked about them the other week? mmm,,,,
Cream cheese filled red peppers should be due in this week. We can get hold of cream cheese stuffed jalopeno chillies but not in breadcrumbs and not for this week. For that we need to search out an alternative supplier. The initial problems - ther than sourcing - are the case quantity and the life of the product. The best way to get a prompt response is to ask to have a Request Form completed, that way the system starts to kick in and we can present viable options more swiftly. Hope this helps.


Reply ID 17979

27/03/2006 by SMH

quote:
Originally posted by TF1
Farrowandfarrow / Bengeobabe.. The logistics behind getting all takeaways set up with an internet connection would be a nightmare. It has taken a lot of work just to get the takeaways on there for free.. I have experienced some hostile behaviour at a couple of places..... [V]
The US site does it by fax. No need for an internet connection an order pops out the fax machine.


Reply ID 17980

27/03/2006 by SMH

quote:
Originally posted by TF1
Farrowandfarrow..... as the site is free for the time beingit certainly is in there interest to get in there [:D] Oh by the way, got any cream cheese filled Jalapenos with breadcrumbs yet? I came in and asked about them the other week? mmm,,,,
You can get them in CostCo.


Reply ID 17985

27/03/2006 by farrowandfarrow

quote:
Originally posted by SMH
quote:
Originally posted by TF1
Farrowandfarrow..... as the site is free for the time beingit certainly is in there interest to get in there [:D] Oh by the way, got any cream cheese filled Jalapenos with breadcrumbs yet? I came in and asked about them the other week? mmm,,,,
You can get them in CostCo.
Ahaaa - thanks for that. P's the one that goes there and on the next stock-run (next Monday) I'll get him to go there and pick some up for us to try before considering stocking them. Some of Costco's produce can be a bit hit and miss (ie: their pate) so we would rather run the gauntlet first ourselves.


Reply ID 17988

27/03/2006 by wingnut

a really good idea..well done.


Reply ID 17990

27/03/2006 by spitfire

Its a great idea, I've lost count of the number of times I've mislaid a menu!


Reply ID 17995

27/03/2006 by TF1

Thanks Spitfire / Wingnut [;)]


Reply ID 17997

28/03/2006 by SMH

quote:
Originally posted by farrowandfarrow
quote:
Originally posted by SMH
quote:
Originally posted by TF1
Farrowandfarrow..... as the site is free for the time beingit certainly is in there interest to get in there [:D] Oh by the way, got any cream cheese filled Jalapenos with breadcrumbs yet? I came in and asked about them the other week? mmm,,,,
You can get them in CostCo.
Ahaaa - thanks for that. P's the one that goes there and on the next stock-run (next Monday) I'll get him to go there and pick some up for us to try before considering stocking them. Some of Costco's produce can be a bit hit and miss (ie: their pate) so we would rather run the gauntlet first ourselves.
I say you can get them in costco - I bought them in there about 3 years ago, so you could get them in costco, they have a bias toward american products so I guess they are still there in the freezers anlong with those fabulously large tropicana orange juice containers.


Reply ID 18204

05/04/2006 by gregb

Excellent idea mate! A great way to browse menus from your own home. Especially good for people who have not yet tried these places and can get a feel by checking the menus out. It would be handy though to know which restaurants deliver - since moving to Hertford I've noticed quite a few dont. To save time ringing around a symbol to identify those that deliver or are just takeaway would speed things up. Smart idea though, will definitely be using it in the future. Like you say, simplicity is the key - dont complicate it by offering orders online/fax - it will only get messy, in my opinion.


Reply ID 18251

06/04/2006 by farrowandfarrow

quote:
Originally posted by gregb
It would be handy though to know which restaurants deliver - since moving to Hertford I've noticed quite a few dont. To save time ringing around a symbol to identify those that deliver or are just takeaway would speed things up.
Agreed. Would make life alot easier.


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