Waitrose has acquired meal-kit delivery service Dishpatch, as it seeks to bring “further new and exciting food experiences” to its customers.

Dishpatch, which was founded in 2020, provides restaurant-quality home dining with more than 40 dishes designed by some of the UK’s leading chefs, including Angela Hartnett and Michel Roux Jr.

Waitrose said the deal aligned with its ambition to be the trusted home for food lovers.

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Executive director James Bailey said: “Waitrose sees significant opportunities for Dishpatch, which works with some of Britain’s most respected chefs and restaurants.

“We have shared values in serving our customers the best quality food and we’re looking forward to working together. While our immediate focus will be helping Dishpatch grow its core meal kit business, we are also looking forward to working with the team to bring further new and exciting food experiences to Waitrose customers.”

Dishpatch CEO Peter Butler, who will remain in post after the deal, added: “Since launching in 2020, our mission at Dishpatch has always been to bring the most exciting, high-quality restaurant food into more people’s lives.

“We’re thrilled to be partnering with Waitrose whose reputation has been built on the quality of their food. With such aligned values, we’re excited to bring our meal kits to a wider audience and exploring new opportunities beyond that.”

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