My mother used to tell me some people eat to live and some live to eat. I am the latter. We might be housebound and unable to go out but that doesn’t mean we have to live on lettuce and beans just yet. I have compiled a list of companies that are delivering to your door during COVID-19. The companies below are among my favorites and they run fully sanitized deliveries to your door. Their approach to hygiene includes voluntary self-isolation, temperature checks on their staff and intense sanitisation throughout the entire production and Delivery process. These companies can leave your deliveries on your doorstep so no person to person contact is necessary. Remember to pay via MPESA.
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As tourism has ground to a complete halt and restaurants and bars are required to be shut indefinitely, there has never been a better time to support small businesses. The Coronavirus crisis will end, and if we want to make sure we can still enjoy the products that these companies have brought to us after the crisis then we need to continue to support them in their time of need.
Is it save to have home deliveries during COVID-19?
If you are worried about home delivery rest assured that research shows that there is little to no risk of the virus being contract through food. Although it is advisable to wash hands after you have handled packaging that has come from outside the home. This article by Market Watch gives you all the scientific details.
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/is-it-safe-to-get-food-delivered-can-you-catch-coronavirus-from-the-packaging-will-it-survive-on-the-surface-of-your-takeout-2020-03-24
Companies offering fully sanitised and safe deliveries to your door
So, let’s start with the Wine. If only it was acceptable to start the day with wine (repeat after me: “ I will not drink wine until 5 pm, I will not drink wine until after 5 pm).
Alcohol deliveries
O Solo Vino
My favourite wine company delivers to your door usually within 24 hours or less and is offering free delivery throughout Nairobi.
They are offering several incentives to get ‘Mummy’s Medicine’ to you, the first being 10% off all products on their website. They stock an exclusive range of wine from Argentina, France, Italy, New Zealand and South Africa all of which are reasonably priced. They have just started selling Elephant Gin (15% profit goes to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust).
They plan to start selling a range of medical suppliers and sanitisers shortly to support good health and hygiene during COVID-19. As of next week, Solo Vino are launching their wine APP, so it's never been easier to get an order.
Tel: 0715221130
Website: solovino.biz
Watch this space for the APP
2 Soc Bar and Grill
These guys are your go-to for spirits and beer. Usually event caterers they now Offering Fully Sanitised deliveries of beer and spirits by car all over Nairobi. Email for details of some of the specials offers they are currently running on spirts.
Tel: 0723 714 787
Email: [email protected]
Restaurant deliveries
Greenspoon /Boho Eatery
Greenspoon has always provided an excellent delivery service of organic, local and sustainable food. Think home grown veg, cows treated with love, happy pigs and environmentally aware products. They have now partnered with the divinely delicious Boho Eatery. Boho Eatery are preparing and freezing some of their favourite dishes which you can order from Greenspoon and have delivered to your door. Try Purple haze antioxidant soup, Kung Flu chicken soup, falafels, tacos 🌮 and more. (Delivery within 2 days)
Tel: 0727 444 777
Website: https://greenspoon.co.ke/
Vietnamese Kitchen at Hardy Post
Get a delivery of excellent Vietnamese food from a restaurant I've been meaning to review for ages. Traditional freshly cooked dishes made with excellent ingredients, delivered in fully compostable boxes
Tel: 0740 073 127 or 0726 543 977
Shamba
This well-loved restaurant and shop in Loresho Ridge is closed but is still open to deliver you their amazing pizzas. They specialise in local, organic ingredients and their pizzas are crispy moreish marvels.
Tel: 0740345 168
Website: shambacafe.co.ke
Lime Catering
Lime catering is running their lunchtime delivery service, great if you are sick of your cooking. For 500 Bob you can choose from Hot Pots, noodles, sandwiches and salads.
Free in Karen and Hardy. Fee for delivery elsewhere in Nairobi
Tel: 0722 393 158
Website: http://www.limecatering.co.ke/?fbclid=IwAR3wvLgDqCHXij7xPWAFRekJQM50KoqgO3cd7JlLpdk5h2MrJRnTpb06DLI
Cultiva
One of the best restaurants in town is about to deliver food to your door. The delivery service promises to include a tailor made mix of bread, baked goods, meals and farm ingredients for DIY recipes with instructions to keep everyone healthy happy and inspired.
Send an email to [email protected] for more information.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Cultiva-Kenya-2240433476201667/
Supermarket deliveries
The below supermarkets are offering home deliveries:
Foodplus
A wide offering of fresh vegetables and fruits, cheese, delicatessen, fresh pastries from in-house bakeries, dairy products, quality meat products, wines and spirits, household items, electronics, health and beauty products, baby items, pet food and other groceries
Website: https://www.grocerypik.com/
Zucchini Greengrocers
Fast delivery for fresh vegetables, fruits, egg+dairy, cheese, bakery, tea, coffee and flowers.
Website: https://zucchini.co.ke/
Carrefour /Jumia
Jumia sells a range of groceries stocked in Carrefour
Website: https://www.jumia.co.ke/carrefoursupermarket/?source=CarrefourFLYOUT
Kalimoni Greens
Many choices for vegetarian and organic preference
Not delivering every day, booking in advance is suggested.
Tel: +254 708 278 273
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://kalimonigreens.com/
Medical deliveries
Healthy U
A wide offering of every daily goods and supplement.
Website: https://www.healthyu.co.ke/
Goodlife Pharmacy
Full range of pharmaceuticals
Tel: 0715 703 000
Website: Goodlife.co.ke
I'M SURE THERE ARE A BAZILLION PLACES I HAVE LEFT OFF. PLEASE MESSAGE ME WITH YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS AND ILL UPDATE THE LIST
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