Chartered Accountants for Food Delivery Businesses in the UK
ABM Chartered Accountants provides expert accounting for food delivery businesses across the UK, from dark kitchens to multi-platform delivery brands. Our ICAEW and ACCA qualified team handles platform commissions, delivery VAT, multi-brand costing and tax planning for delivery businesses and individual owners.
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Accounting Built for Food Delivery Businesses
Food delivery businesses face accounting challenges that general accountants rarely handle. Platform commission tracking, multi-brand cost allocation, hot food delivery VAT, packaging costs and multi-platform revenue reconciliation all demand advisors who know how delivery operations earn and protect margins.
ABM Chartered Accountants works with dark kitchens, cloud kitchens, virtual brands, delivery-only restaurants and multi-platform operators across England, delivering structured financial support for delivery businesses and individual owners. Every platform reconciliation, VAT return and tax submission is handled accurately.
Helping Delivery Businesses Track True Profitability
Delivery business owners need more than basic compliance. ABM Chartered Accountants prepares per-platform margin reports, commission tracking, food cost analysis, VAT returns and tax planning, giving delivery businesses clear visibility over net revenue after fees, packaging costs and available reliefs.
Whether you run a dark kitchen, a virtual brand, a delivery-only restaurant or a multi-platform operation, our ICAEW and ACCA qualified team adapts to your setup, keeping the business and individual owners covered on VAT, payroll and tax.
Our Accounting Services for Food Delivery Businesses
We offer a full range of accounting, tax and advisory services for food delivery businesses, designed around the demands of platform commissions, delivery VAT and kitchen operations across the UK.
Accounting Solutions
Expert annual accounts, year-end reporting, and accurate financial statements for UK businesses.
Bookkeeping
Cloud-based bookkeeping with Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage to keep accounts accurate.
Corporate Tax
Corporation tax compliance, computations, and strategic planning for UK companies.
VAT
VAT registration, quarterly returns, and Making Tax Digital compliance for UK businesses.
Payroll
End-to-end payroll, PAYE, RTI submissions, and pension auto-enrolment managed on time.
Audit & Assurance
Statutory audits, independent reviews, and assurance services for confident financial reporting.
Business Advisory
Cash flow forecasting, growth planning, and advisory support for confident decisions.
Company Formation
Fast UK company formation, Companies House registration, and full HMRC tax setup.
Management Accounts
Monthly or quarterly management accounts with KPIs, variance analysis, and clear insights.
Why Delivery Businesses Choose ABM Chartered Accountants
Sector Expertise
Strong grasp of platform commissions, delivery margins and VAT.
Qualified Specialists
ICAEW and ACCA members experienced with delivery businesses.
Cloud-Based Delivery
Secure remote access to accounts and filings nationwide.
Supporting Delivery Businesses Across the UK
ABM Chartered Accountants supports food delivery businesses and owners throughout England, from London and the South East to the Midlands, North West and beyond. Our cloud-based systems deliver specialist accounting to delivery operators nationwide.
How We Work
Initial Consultation
Set Up and Onboard
Ongoing Support
We provide regular reviews and proactive advice to keep your finances optimised and HMRC-compliant.
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Whether you need help with your tax return, payroll, VAT, or business advisory, our qualified UK accountants are ready to provide clear, practical guidance for your specific needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to common questions delivery business owners, dark kitchen operators and virtual brand founders ask about specialist accounting.
How are platform commissions tracked?
Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat each charge different commission rates. Each platform statement must be reconciled against bank deposits to reveal true net revenue after platform fees and adjustments.
Is VAT charged on food delivery?
Yes. Hot food delivered to customers is standard-rated at 20%. Cold food may qualify for zero-rating in some circumstances. Correct classification in your ordering system prevents costly VAT errors.
How is dark kitchen costing handled?
Dark kitchens running multiple virtual brands must allocate shared costs like rent, utilities, equipment and staff proportionally across each brand. Accurate allocation reveals which brands are profitable.
Are packaging costs a significant expense?
Yes. Containers, bags, cutlery and branded packaging are recurring costs that directly affect margins. Tracking packaging spend per order helps control costs and informs menu pricing decisions.
What about delivery driver employment status?
If your business employs its own drivers, their status as employed or self-employed must be assessed correctly. Control over routes, hours and equipment determines whether PAYE or self-employment applies.
Can ABM support delivery businesses nationwide?
Yes. ABM Chartered Accountants serves food delivery businesses across England using secure cloud-based platforms, delivering specialist accounting to dark kitchens, virtual brands and delivery operators.