Ritzy food delivery service Providoor has become the latest in a long list of formerly bustling businesses to go bust.
The company’s founder, celebrity chef Shane Delia, made the sad announcement to its website on Friday, telling customers the service would be “formally placed into liquidation”.
“It is with a heavy heart that I announce the closure of Providoor, a business borne out of the very worst days the hospitality industry has ever seen,” the message read.
“Later today, Providoor will beformally placed into liquidation.But, effective immediately, we are no longer accepting orders.”
Mr Delia said while Friday was a “very sad day”, he was “proud of Providoor and what it has achieved”.
“We served more than one million meals and built something that made a difference during some very dark days,” he wrote.
“I created Providoor during lockdown, when the hospitality world was in disarray and we needed to find a way to survive. Providoor meant we could secure and create jobs as well as give people a little bit of restaurant joy during a pretty dismal time.”
Mr Delia cited economic pressures hindering many across the hospitality industry as the cause for the collapse.
“When people kept using Providoor after social restrictions were lifted, it showed us that it was a really good idea. I just wish it had been given the opportunity to work through the challenging economic conditions, the same facing so many in the restaurant and hospitality sector right now.
“So, sadly the Providoor story comes to an end. I want to acknowledge the team, the advisers and our valued restaurant partners who all worked so hard to make Providoor a success.
“And to our loyal customers, thank you so much for your support.”
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