From Lockdown Lifeline to Liquidation: Providoor’s Culinary Journey Ends
Providoor, the upscale food delivery service that became a beacon of hope for restaurant-quality meal deliveries during the pandemic’s darkest days, has announced its closure and subsequent liquidation. The company’s founder, celebrity chef Shane Delia, expressed a mix of pride for the venture’s achievements and sorrow over its end. Providoor was born as a creative solution to keep the hospitality industry afloat during lockdowns, delivering over one million meals and bringing restaurant joy to many. However, the same economic pressures squeezing the hospitality industry have led to Providoor’s downfall. This closure is part of a more significant trend affecting the Australian food and beverage sector, which has seen the highest risk of industry insolvency, followed closely by the construction industry.
For a detailed account of Providoor’s rise and fall and the broader economic challenges facing the hospitality industry, read the full story on news.com.au.