Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the questions we hear most.

Ordering

How do I place an order?

Choose your city, pick a restaurant or home chef, add items to your cart and check out.

Can I schedule an order for later?

Yes. Most restaurants and meal plans support scheduling for later today or upcoming days.

Is there a minimum order amount?

Minimums vary by restaurant and home chef. Any minimum is shown on the menu and at checkout before you confirm.

Can I order from multiple restaurants in one checkout?

Each cart is tied to a single kitchen so the food arrives hot and together. Place separate orders if you want items from more than one restaurant or chef.

How do I add special instructions or allergies?

Use the notes field on each item and the order-level instructions at checkout. For severe allergies, contact the restaurant directly through the chat after ordering.

Can I edit or cancel an order after placing it?

You can cancel from your order screen until the restaurant accepts it. After that, contact support and we'll do our best to help.

Meal plans

Can I pause or cancel my plan?

Yes. You can pause, modify or cancel your plan from your dashboard, subject to the preparation schedule.

Do plans renew automatically?

No. Meal plans run month to month and end automatically at the end of each cycle. To keep your membership active, pay for the next month before your current plan ends — we'll send a reminder a few days before.

What happens when my plan ends?

Deliveries stop at the end of the paid cycle. You can renew at any time from your dashboard to start a new month, or let the plan expire with no further charges.

How far in advance do I need to make changes?

Changes to meals, delivery windows or addresses must be saved at least 24 hours before your next scheduled delivery.

Can I skip a week?

Yes. Skip individual weeks from your dashboard up to the cut-off for that week.

Can I switch plans or portion sizes?

Yes. You can upgrade, downgrade or change portion sizes from your plan settings. Changes take effect on the next delivery cycle.

Delivery

How long does delivery take?

Times vary by city, restaurant and traffic. Estimated times are shown at checkout and during tracking.

Where is Grubby.city available?

Availability varies by city. See the Cities page for the current list.

Can I track my delivery in real time?

Yes. Once a driver picks up your order, you'll see live location and an updated ETA in the app.

What happens if my driver can't find me?

Drivers will call or message you from the app. Make sure your delivery instructions and unit/door details are accurate at checkout.

Do you deliver to offices and gated communities?

Yes. Add gate codes, reception names or floor numbers to the delivery instructions so the driver can reach you quickly.

Is contactless delivery available?

Yes. Select 'Leave at door' at checkout and the driver will drop the order and send a photo confirmation.

Payments

Which payment methods do you accept?

We support major cards and mobile money options where available in your city.

Do you store my card details?

No. Payments are processed by secure third-party providers and full card details are never stored by Grubby.city.

When am I charged for a meal plan?

Meal plans are charged upfront for the full month at the start of each cycle. There is no automatic renewal — to continue, you pay again for the next month before your current one ends. You'll receive a receipt by email each time a charge is made.

How do refunds work?

If something is wrong with your order, report it within 24 hours and we'll issue a refund or credit to your original payment method. Refunds typically appear in 5–10 business days.

Can I get an invoice for business orders?

Yes. Corporate accounts receive consolidated monthly invoices. Individual users can download receipts for any order from their order history.

Account & privacy

How do I create an account?

Sign up with email or a supported social login. You can add delivery addresses and payment methods at any time from your profile.

I forgot my password — what now?

Use 'Forgot password' on the sign-in screen. We'll email you a reset link valid for a short period.

How do I delete my account?

Email privacy@grubby.city from the address on file and we'll permanently delete your account and personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.

How is my data used?

We use your data to fulfil orders, run meal plans and improve the service. See the Privacy Policy for the full breakdown.

For partners

How do I sign up as a restaurant, home chef or driver?

Visit the Partners section, choose your role and complete the short application. Our local team reviews it and reaches out within a few business days.

How and when do partners get paid?

Restaurants and home chefs receive weekly payouts every Monday for the previous week. Drivers are paid weekly with daily tip payouts where supported.

What fees do partners pay?

Fee breakdowns are shown transparently on each partner sign-up page before you join. No hidden onboarding or listing fees.