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Time Out
28-07-2025
- Business
- Time Out
Uber Eats launches world-first dining-out deals for top Sydney restaurants
I don't know about you, but Uber Eats to me means Sundays on the couch with Netflix after a few too many the night before. Not anymore. In a world-first, Uber Eats has launched a brand-new feature on the app called Dine Out, giving Sydneysiders access to hundreds of in-person dining deals at their favourite restaurants and bars. And in even cooler news, Sydney is the very first place in the world to get access to this new feature – thanks to our world-class dining scene. Why has Uber Eats launched this, when for years the delivery giant has played in the at-home food delivery space, you may ask? Ed Kitchen, the managing director of Uber Eats Australia and New Zealand (yep, his name really is Kitchen), says it's all been designed to give people more affordable dining options, while helping restaurants fill seats during the traditionally slower winter season. 'Aussies know us for bringing local food to their door, but they also love dining out. That's why we're launching Dine Out with Uber Eats in Sydney – a global first – offering exclusive in-restaurant deals with rides built in. It's about making eating out more affordable and giving restaurants a boost during the quieter winter months.' So, how does it work? It's pretty easy. Open your Uber Eats app, and then select 'Dine Out'. You'll then see hundreds of deals spanning sunny cafés to waterfront fine diners. And then you can, quite literally, go to town. There are hundreds of bars and restaurants in Sydney offering Dine Out deals, including Nel, Gildas, Ace Hotel 's Lobby Bar, Centro 86, Mary's and more. During a quick scroll I saw 25 per cent off Fabbrica Darlinghurst, 20 per cent off Catalina, and 30 per cent off Employees Only. How good! To celebrate the launch, Uber Eats is hosting a one-night-only pop-up with a delicious feast curated by former Fred's chef and cookbook author Danielle Alvarez on Friday, August 8. Going down at House of Eats in Darlinghurst, expect dishes from Catalina and Mary's, and tipples from P&V. Tickets are free (yes, really!), and there are two sittings – but I expect them to get snapped up quickly. You can pop your name down here. Dine Out with Uber Eats is now live in the Uber Eats app – and if it means supporting hospitality in challenging months, and encouraging you to get off the couch and go eat delicious food, then I'm all for it.
Sky News AU
06-07-2025
- Business
- Sky News AU
Regional growth fueling retail and dining sectors
Uber Eats ANZ Managing Director Ed Kitchen discusses the trend of people moving to regional areas and how Uber Eats aims to increase 'convenience' for restaurants, retailers and consumers within these areas. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and top business leaders have discussed the major economic and political issues facing the nation at Australia's Economic Outlook 2025. 'The move of population into the regions has been really big and one in three Australians now live in regional Australia,' Mr Kitchen said at Australia's Economic Outlook. 'They have the same expectations of convenience that we do here. 'That's been a trend that we have been phenomenally surprised at the amount of adoption and demand from restaurants, retailers and consumers in the regions as well.'
Sky News AU
04-07-2025
- Automotive
- Sky News AU
Labor urged to set regulatory pathways for self-driving cars
Uber Eats ANZ Managing Director Ed Kitchen has called on the Albanese government to increase its investment in self-driving vehicles and more sustainable packaging during its second term in parliament. Mr Kitchen commended the Labor government's progress on industrial relations during its first term but said investment into autonomous vehicles should be a priority for them going forward. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and top business leaders have discussed the major economic and political issues facing the nation at Australia's Economic Outlook 2025. 'There's an explosion of autonomous tech and self-driving technology, particularly in the US, but also in the Middle East and Europe, and we would love to work with the government to set the regulatory pathways in track to enable that here in Australia,' Mr Kitchen said. 'There's still a lot of work being done. 'The technology is really here now. And in the next decade to come, I think we will see a bigger part for that in our cities.'
Sky News AU
23-06-2025
- Business
- Sky News AU
Anthony Albanese to be joined by slew of business leaders at Australia's Economic Outlook, hosted by Sky News and The Australian
Today, Sky News and The Australian unveiled the dynamic speaker line-up for the annual business luncheon – Australia's Economic Outlook – to be held on Friday July 4. The event will feature prominent business leaders, Chief Executive Officer of Crown Resorts, David Tsai, and Managing Director of Uber Eats ANZ, Ed Kitchen, who will join The Australian's Associate Editor Eric Johnston for a powerhouse panel unpacking key economic trends impacting the future of Australian business. The agenda also includes a fireside chat between Chief Executive Officer of AustralianSuper Paul Schroder and Sky News Business Editor Ross Greenwood,where the pair will discussthe challenge of navigating increased geopolitical volatility and what this could mean for Australian investors. Now in its fourth year, the event sold out in less than 24 hours following the announcement that the Prime Minister of Australia, The Hon Anthony Albanese MP will return to deliver the keynote address for the third consecutive year. Following this address, Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell will host a live Q&A discussion with the Prime Minister to debate the major economic and political issues impacting Australian businesses and households. Laura Jayes, Sky News' AM Agenda anchorand leading political journalist returns to host the proceedings. Stream the event live and in full on Sky News Extra or download the Sky News Australia App to watch live.
Sky News AU
25-05-2025
- Business
- Sky News AU
Uber Eats expands into new regional locations in Queensland
Sky News host Paul Murray sits down with Uber Eats ANZ Managing Director Ed Kitchen to go over their bid to broaden accessibility in regional Australia as they expand into the regions. 'There is a great little announcement we have got tonight … it comes from our mates at Uber Eats,' Mr Murray said. 'I am guilty of a late-night Uber Eats order after the show, it has been very easy to do in big cities or major hubs like here in Cairns, but with one in three Aussies living in regional areas, Uber Eats is coming to a place near you.' In partnership with Uber Eats.
