How to Get Free Delivery on Your Next Order

Yes, your next UK delivery can plausibly be free. Here are the paths that work in 2026, ranked by reliability.

Path 1 — First-order promos

The most reliable free delivery comes from app accounts you have not used yet.

  • Uber Eats: 30-50% off plus free delivery on first order, valid for the first 1-2 orders.
  • Deliveroo: similar 25-40% off plus free delivery, often the first 2-3 orders.
  • Just Eat: 25% off plus free delivery on first order, less aggressive than the others but still meaningful.

If you have used one app, sign up for a different one with a fresh account on a different email and capture the new promo. Three first-order promos, spaced across a month, is reliably £15-£30 of free savings.

Path 2 — Restaurant-paid free delivery

Some UK restaurants subsidise their delivery fee on every order to drive volume. Look for:

  • The "free delivery" badge on Just Eat (most common).
  • Promo banners on Uber Eats showing specific restaurants with £0 delivery.
  • Direct delivery from chains running their own free-delivery thresholds (Domino's, Pizza Hut commonly free over £20-£25).

This is genuinely free with no minimum or with low minimums. The trade-off is restaurant choice — you pick from the subsidised list rather than anywhere.

Path 3 — Off-peak ordering

Some UK platforms drop delivery fees to £0 during quiet hours (2-5pm, very late evenings on weekdays). The reduction is not announced, but if you check during these windows you will sometimes find £0 delivery on a restaurant that charges £3.99 in the evening.

Path 4 — Subscriptions

Deliveroo Plus (£3.49-£4.49/month) and Uber One (£5.99/month) include unlimited free delivery on eligible orders above a minimum. Worth it only if you order 4+ times monthly from restaurants on the eligible list.

Path 5 — Promo events

Each UK platform runs free-delivery weeks a few times per year, usually:

  • Around bank holidays.
  • During quiet trading periods (mid-January, late September).
  • Tied to marketing pushes (sponsorship of major events, app anniversaries).

These are temporary but legitimate. Watch the platform's email or app banners.

What to read in the small print

Most "free delivery" offers are conditional:

  • Minimum order: usually £15-£25.
  • Eligible restaurants only: not all listings qualify.
  • Excludes alcohol or specific categories: easy to miss at checkout.
  • Service fee still applies: free delivery does not mean free order.

How do I get free delivery on Uber Eats?

The most reliable paths are: (1) first-order promos as a new customer, (2) restaurant-paid free-delivery listings, (3) Uber One subscription if you order 4+ times monthly, and (4) off-peak ordering when fees occasionally drop to £0.

Can I get free delivery without a subscription?

Yes — first-order codes, restaurant-paid free delivery, off-peak windows and seasonal promos all deliver genuine free delivery without paying for a subscription.

Are free delivery codes from social media real?

Some are; many are expired or restricted. Test codes at checkout — invalid ones simply do not apply, so there is no harm in trying. Be wary of "secret codes" that ask you to share data first.