Eat My Globe

The Origins of Food Delivery

June 8, 2026·26 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

On this episode of "Eat My Globe," our host, Simon Majumdar, will be looking at the history of food delivery. He will explore its nascent origins in ancient Roman times; its presence in China as early as the 12th century, and in Korea, Japan and England as early as the 17th century; arguably the most famous pizza delivery in the 19th century; the creation of probably the most extensive and accurate food delivery system in India in the 19th century; the origins of Meals on Wheels; our-modern day tech-based food delivery systems; and so much more. So, make sure to follow along every week and follow us on: Twitter: @EatMyGlobePcast Instagram: @EatMyGlobe Facebook: @EatMyGlobeOfficial Twitter: @SimonMajumdar Instagram: @SimonMajumdar Facebook: @SimonMajumdarPage LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-majumdar-2760156

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