Are you still ordering takeaways?

Supermarket food is still prepared and packaged and sorted and delivered and displayed by people. And other members of the public dont get to browse the take away kitchens, picking things up then putting them back.

Actually notanan, thats a very good point. Still don't want one though!

That these outlets are being allowed to continue to operate someone somewhere must think they are safe. Open up containers then wash hands before eating if you must.

I would order from a nice cafe or restaurant if we had them nearby.
Surely our food deliveries are risky too but we need to eat.

Supporting local business is important, I think.

Not sure id want to risk the pub/restaurant ones though...

Hadn't had a takeaway for years but had two recently.

Food places are considered under essentials rules i believe.

We live in the countryside and many of the local pubs and caterers have become takeaways, they seem to be rushed off their feet. Butchers are offering to deliver £20, £30, etc assorted meat boxes; we could get £20 veg boxes or order bread from a local restaurant (although it is posh and expensive bread). Apart from one delivery of two takeaways and small veg order, we are sticking to preparing own meals from our weekly supermarket click & collect

Sorry for the typo Ohmother

I must admit we've not dared use the chinese takeaway we used to love- not due to racism,but just that,as the news said,the problem was virus was spreading as chinese people were going to china for chinese new year,or had people visit them,in other countries for it- so was VERY wary of this,as you cant ring up to order and ask them if they've been anywhere, or had visitors over, for their new year,can you?!

I will look that up oOhmother as i bought that cookbook before christmas and not had much chance to look through it yet!

No,we said same,you cant be too sure,can you? Only exception may be our local one,if son walked over to collect,as you can see the guy prepare it,or the local chippy,as they've always worn gloves,even before this,and as they fry things at very high temperatures,but we havent bothered as yet,which is amazing as sons always ask for takeaways!(they dont often get em though!)

What Im saying is that a take away might be MORE hygienic than a supermarket meal?

Supermarket food is still prepared and packaged and sorted and delivered and displayed by people.

And other members of the public dont get to browse the take away kitchens, picking things up then putting them back..

No, we wouldn’t take the small, unnecessary risk associated with them!

With so much time on my hands - everything is now home cooked. Cheaper and healthier.

Probably more for a younger generation but, I think there is an irony in the fact that most people have the time on their hands to learn or enjoy cooking, yet order takeaways. Nowt so strange as folk.

Not the people still working outsids home or from home. Or people home schooling children in exam years. Or people who were always unable to

Yes am absolutely getting takeaways . I’m lucky to live in an area that has a lot of delivery services and although I understand the worries people have I welcome the take away . It makes us happy and I’m keen to support local business. Lots of restaurants are doing delivery only . If you practice good hygiene I don’t think it’s a problem.

when the gov ordered all pubs restaurants nightclubs to close they also lifted restrictions on takeaway food so that restaurants and pubs could offer this service and maybe earn a little bit of money....whilst help is given with staff aside in our case a one off grant of 10,000 no other help has been forthcoming. £10,000 sounds a lot but is not going to cover our bills for 3 months we still have to pay rent all other direct debits utility bills etc and keep ourselves and household alive somehow. We have applied for a bank crisis loan but it is taking forever to sort out the banks as ever are trying to push us into one of their own loans at a high interest rate and then want to know how it is going to be serviced over the next few months! So if you can help your local bar, pub, restaurant by ordering a delivery please do so

I don't normally have takeaways so its not a problem I have to think about.

Never wanted another takeaway when disappointed with the first one I tried. Supermarket freezers have a great selection of 'readies' you can microwave and cheaper.

No, haven’t had one for few months,

Probably more for a younger generation but, I think there is an irony in the fact that most people have the time on their hands to learn or enjoy cooking, yet order takeaways. Nowt so strange as folk.

We have never bothered before but living in an area which depends on tourism most of the local cafes and pubs are now offering takeaways. We are now considering ordering to help the local businesses. You phone an order and it is delivered to you or you can collect from the shop.

I’m making my own curry today via the Pinch of Nom cookbook. The Lime and Garlic Chicken Balti is nicely marinading in the fridge as we speak. Trouble is I’ve got food on my mind all day now as I can’t wait to tuck in!!

Really sad that our wonderful Chinese takeaway has closed for the duration. We looked for another, but couldn't find one, and we live in a sizable town. Please convince me this isn't racism.