Flexible, fair, food delivery!

MealShift was founded by Said Ziane, who brings a unique combination of IT expertise and hands-on restaurant experience. His journey began in 1997 when he opened his first pizza delivery restaurant, eventually expanding to multiple successful establishments. Through years of running his own delivery operations, Said experienced first-hand the daily challenges that restaurant owners face.

The biggest challenge was always the same: finding the right balance between delivery costs and service quality while staying profitable. How many drivers do you employ? Too many during quiet periods means wasted money. Too few during peak times means late deliveries and unhappy customers. Finding backup drivers at short notice was nearly impossible, and as a small business, every penny counted.

When gig economy platforms emerged, they promised to solve these problems — but at a steep cost. Restaurants were forced to hand over up to 30% in commissions, surrender control of their customer relationships, and accept compromises in service quality. Drivers, meanwhile, were often underpaid and treated as disposable. The system was broken for everyone except the platforms themselves.

That is why Said created MealShift in 2020 — to bring delivery back to its roots while elevating it to a new level. MealShift connects restaurants directly with flexible, reliable drivers at fair rates with zero commission. Whether you need a single delivery, peak-time cover, or a full shift, you are in control. Today, MealShift is expanding rapidly across the UK, empowering restaurants and drivers alike with a platform built on fairness, flexibility, and exceptional service.