White collar staff could be given vouchers to order takeaway deliveries at home as companies seek a replacement for the office canteen. 

Firms adopting so-called ‘hybrid’ working arrangements are looking to ensure that employees at home and in the office are treated equally. 

And to replace staff canteens, with often subsidised food, some are looking at schemes where workers could order lunch from delivery services such as Just Eat and Deliveroo. 

Food on the go: Firms adopting so-called 'hybrid' working arrangements are looking to ensure that employees at home and in the office are treated equally

Food on the go: Firms adopting so-called 'hybrid' working arrangements are looking to ensure that employees at home and in the office are treated equally

Food on the go: Firms adopting so-called ‘hybrid’ working arrangements are looking to ensure that employees at home and in the office are treated equally

Just Eat’s UK boss Andrew Kenny told the Mail his firm is trialling the idea with staff internally – with a view to rolling it out to corporate customers later. 

The company already offers a similar service in Europe but now wants to launch it in the UK. 

As part of the trial, called ‘Takeaway Pay’, staff are given a daily voucher worth £6.50, enough to pay for one meal such as breakfast or lunch.

Kenny added: ‘This is a mechanism for corporates to subsidise meals for their employees whether they are in the office or at home.’ 

He said there had been ‘significant interest’ from potential customers, including some big banks.

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