Waitrose expands into meal kits with Dishpatch takeover

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. James Bailey, executive director for Waitrose, said: “Waitrose sees significant opportunities for Dishpatch, which works with some of Britain’s most respected chefs and restaurants. We're excited to bring our meal kits to a wider audience and exploring new opportunities beyond that Peter Butler, Dishpatch “We have shared values in serving our customers the best quality food and we’re looking forward to working together. “While our immediate focus will be helping Dishpatch grow its core meal kit business, we are also looking forward to working with the team to bring further new and exciting food experiences to Waitrose customers.” Mr Butler, founder and chief executive of Dishpatch, said: “Since launching in 2020, our mission at Dishpatch has always been to bring the most exciting, high-quality restaurant food into more people’s lives. With such aligned values, we’re excited to bring our meal kits to a wider audience and exploring new opportunities beyond that.”