RESIDENTS can now enjoy food from their favourite restaurants thanks to the launch of Deliveroo in Grays.

Deliveroo announced the news on Tuesday, with Grays residents now able to order through the app.

Deliveroo works with both the best independent restaurants like Izgara Meze Restaurant, Chillos Peri Peri and Pick ‘n’ Mix Pizza and also well-known high street favourites like KFC, Burger King and Tortilla.

The launch will be a major boost to small restaurant businesses across Grays who will be able to reach new customers and grown their restaurant businesses through offering delivery.

More than 50 jobs will be created for people in Grays over the course of the first year, with the majority of these being Deliveroo riders.

Dan Warne, Managing Director of Deliveroo in UK and Ireland, “Launching in Grays is a key milestone for Deliveroo. Grays has a thriving foodie community and a wide range of restaurants, so we’re excited to connect them. We look forward to working with our new restaurant partners to reach a new customer base and expand their businesses. Deliveroo will also create work for 50 local riders and are thrilled to offer a flexible role to the community.”