Coronavirus: More Peterborough restaurants adapt to survive with takeaways and deliveries

The Westgate venue remains open but its Little Red Chilli takeaway today begins operating at lunchtimes too, a measure which will also support the growing number of parents forced to stay at home.

The issue of dwindling numbers of bookings and visitors was first highlighted last week when Damian Wawrzyniak at the HOUSE OF FEASTS, Eye Green, announced he was closing the restaurant to solely concentrate on deliveries, thus safeguarding his business.

Others in and around the city have followed suit.

TAVAN on Lincoln Road, city Centre, ✅has introduced takeaways, Monday - Sunday 5.30pm - 10pm, and deliveries Monday - Sunday 6pm - 10pm.

The PIZZA PARLOUR & MUSIC CAFE in Cowgate, city centre, has this week started a home delivery service which is available 7 days a week from 12noon to 9pm. Alternatively customers can phone to place an order and do a drive by.

MATTONI Restaurant in Eye and Hampton ave extended their takeaway and early bird services from collection only to local delivery free of charge. They have also altered the menu to offer a variety of hot meals such as soup which may be more appropriate for residents that are vulnerable and self isolating. Both restaurants have reduced the number of covers in order to allow for proper social distancing!

SUNDAYS, in Peterborough Cathedral Precincts, closed - initially for two weeks - on Tuesday. Owner David Beever hopes to be in a position to offer a viable delivery model supplying cooked meals and the fresh ingredients vegetables/eggs etc which he has always sourced direct from farms.

The LIGHTBOX CAFE on Bridge Street has reduced capacity but is taking delivery orders around the city centre.

The TAP AND KITCHEN at Oundle Wharf and now has introduced a takeaway option.

The WHITE HORSE at Baston has closed and now has a takeaway menue available,

The BLUEBELL at Glinton remains open but has also introduced a home delivery service in the area.

Likewise, VESUVIO at Whittlesey is still open for business and offering a full takeaway service.

HOMME NOUVEAU at Whittlesey is also open and from next week will introduce and new eat in or takeaway menu.

The QUEENS HEAD at Nassington is open and has launched a new takeaway menu.

SMOKE AND EMBERS restaurant at The Dog in a Doublet, on the North Bank near Whittlesey, is open and also running a delivery service.

GURKHA DURBAAR in Broadway, city centre, is open and also has a takeaway menu running with 25 per cent off for collections.

COUNTRY LOUNGEE Cafe Bar in Wansford is open and has launched a takeaway menu.

The RUDDY DUCK at Peakirk remains open and has launched a takeaway menu.

The RED LION at West Deeping is staying open and has a takeaway service running for the village.

The BLUE BELL, Werrington, whole menu is available to takeaway. Phone orders welcome. And from from noon on Saturday 21st there will be a home delivery service to PE4. Food and bottled drinks. A reduced menu, but no delivery charge. Card payment only, order by phone.

From Tueday (24th) LINFORDS Fish and Chips at Stanground will start a a lunchtime delivery service to older and vulnerable customers in the Stanground area.

Any independents out there want adding to the list should email [email protected]