Catering service using mobile technology

 The mobile technology employed by Lunchie and ResQ offers a convenient way to sell surplus food and reduce waste.

It is difficult to predict the number of portions needed each day for restaurants, lunch canteens and other catering services. Food needs to be prepared in advance cost-effectively. Resulting surplus and consequently environmental impacts can be significant.

Lunchie and ResQ provide a marketplace for surplus food. Restaurants and cafés use the user interface to list leftover products. Consumers can buy portions from restaurants and collect them inside the time window specified by the restaurant. The user interface displays available portions, which can be sorted by location and dietary preferences.

The two companies take a commission for each portion sold and pass on the remaining value of the transaction to the restaurant. Participating restaurants and Lunchie/ResQ have a shared interest in reducing food waste and thus conserving the environment.