{"id":199558,"date":"2023-10-20T14:58:32","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T06:58:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grab.com\/sg\/?post_type=editorial&p=199558"},"modified":"2025-11-26T17:12:06","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T09:12:06","slug":"grabfood-delivery-group-order","status":"publish","type":"editorial","link":"https:\/\/www.grab.com\/sg\/inside-grab\/stories\/grabfood-delivery-group-order\/","title":{"rendered":"Group orders just got an update because more people are eating together"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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[Updated on June 20, 2024]<\/em><\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to read the article in Vietnamese.<\/i><\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s a lunch break at work or a weekend feast, sharing a meal brings people together.<\/p>\n

So we thought about how we could let GrabFood naturally support social gatherings more. In 2020, we launched the group order feature which allows multiple people to add food items into a shared cart. This means delivery fees can be split among members of the group.<\/p>\n

As more people returned to workplaces and social gatherings picked up pace, we wanted to simplify ordering food as a group.<\/p>\n

We found that some users were hesitant to start a group order because they didn\u2019t want to manage order items for multiple people. Plus, doing the math when it comes to splitting the bill is no fun\u2014it gets even trickier when there are various fees and discounts involved. For some, it\u2019s inconvenient (and sometimes, awkward) to remind friends and colleagues to settle up.<\/p>\n

So we went back to the drawing board and worked on a series of enhancements to reduce the logistical hassle of coordinating group orders. The revamped version of group order is now available regionally. <\/p>\n

What\u2019s new<\/h5>\n

In our latest update, we’ve cut down on the complexities of manually having to split the bill\u2014a tool which many users have asked for. We know it can be a hassle to split the cost among friends or colleagues after a group order. Now, if you’re hosting a group order and want to split the bill evenly, each person’s share will be deducted directly based on their default payment method.<\/p>\n

The new bill splitting ability will show the amount each person has paid clearly\u2014either by the entire order amount or by individual order. The delivery fee, tax and tips will be split evenly among those in the group order. No more doing the math or sending reminder messages to settle up! All you have to do is enjoy your food and let us handle the rest. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Users no longer have to deal with the hassle of transferring payments to one another. <\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The convenience of Group Order<\/h5>

We\u2019ve made it easier to invite people to join a group order. Previously, a user would have to navigate out of the Grab app in order to invite others to join via a link.<\/p>

But in Singapore, where 64 per cent group orders are formed during office hours, users might not have everyone\u2019s number to send a link to, or find it difficult to paste the link into the work chat software.<\/p>

So we rolled out a QR code invite where friends and colleagues can simply scan to join a group. This comes in handy when users are together in-person such as during team meetings or group gatherings.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Next, deadlines. With multiple people adding items simultaneously, it\u2019s hard to keep track of when all the orders are in. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve since introduced a cut-off mark that users can set for the group order to expire. This would prevent any late or last-minute orders streaming in when it\u2019s time to check out. The host will also be able see real-time updates when people join the group order and add items to their cart.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Users can now set a deadline on group orders.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Previously, the app only sent updates on delivery to the group order hosts. So people in the group would have to rely on getting updates from that person. In the coming weeks, all members in the group order can be kept in the loop via their Grab apps too.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Everyone can keep track of where the order is at.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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We hope that these enhancements to group order will help users coordinate meals more efficiently, and enjoy the savings from splitting delivery fees.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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