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Pinga Founder interviewed by the Daily Marketer!
We were delighted to be contacted by the Daily Marketer and invited for a podcast interview with the legendary Jakub Kubicka. Check out the podcast links below, we covered: Being early to the instant grocery delivery space ‘Cold starting’ demand and supply Achieving Network Effect Also on a lighter note: What’s a ‘High Street’ (Americans […]
Welcome to our newest Retailers
Fresh off the press! Pinga is delighted to announce that we have just added two new and independent London retailers to the platform. Welcome, Ziggy & Mabel’s Pet Store and Better Health Bakery. So, who are they? Better Health Bakery Better Health Bakery is the perfect place for you to get your bakery fix whilst […]
Meet the new recruits
Meet the new recruits! Welcome to our newest Pinga Partners, Madelyn, Sedat, Priva, Matthew and many more, it’s great to have you with us
New features on the Pinga app: expanded range & service area, map tracking, rating & tipping
Since we re-launched the Pinga app in July 2020, we’ve come a long way. From initially not having a product search functionality (for those of you that didn’t experience this, can you imagine!), no product descriptions, and no Google/Apple Pay option, we’ve added all of these features and more. Today we’re looking at a […]
Can I get *that* on Pinga?
In this article we’re going to explore some of the weird & wonderful things that you can buy on Pinga! If you’ve used the app you’ll know that we offer a standard range of thousands of groceries from supermarkets like Co-op and Tesco, and can get pretty much everything you need in terms of […]
Sticking to your New Year’s Resolutions? Here’s how Pinga can help.
Three weeks into 2021 already, and this lockdown is dragging on! Still, positivity is key, so time to look at and work on the things we can control, which means trying to stick to some New Year’s Resolutions! Whether that’s something as simple as committing to a lunchtime walk every day during lockdown, […]
Using Pinga to buy gifts
You might not have thought about this before, but Pinga is a great way to send last minute gifts to friends & family (provided they live in our service area!) All you have to do is select their address in the app, and then order as normal. And since we send you e-receipts via email, you […]
Trying Veganuary this month? Pinga is here to help
The image above shows some typical vegan items, right? True, but we’re here to show you that there’s much more to veganism than hummus and avocados! Vegan food, plant-based food, however you want to label it – has come on leaps and bounds in recent years, and incorporates juicy burgers, sausages, curries, pasties, cheesecakes, and good old […]
What are the top 5 most-bought products on Pinga?
With Pinga it’s easy to get just what you need, delivered. But what do people buy most with us? We’ve taken a look at the most popular products that people buy from our retailer partner Co-op. If you want a piece of the action, you can order all of these products in the app! 1. Co-op […]
Meet a Pinga Partner: Keith
Making 90-minute deliveries happen is no easy feat, but our superstar Pinga Partners make it possible. Today we speak to Keith, from Islington, who has been a Pinga Partner for around 12 weeks, and who does all of his deliveries on a bicycle #emissionfree. Read below to find out a bit more about him, and what […]
Grocery delivery for those shielding & vulnerable during COVID-19
Pinga is here to help people & their local communities Pinga’s mission is simple: to deliver anything anyone needs from within 2km of where they live. Why? Because we want to help support local businesses, and protect the environment by reducing the number of delivery vans needed on the road. One of the nice […]
This is how delivery service Pinga is helping the High Street flourish
The demand for instant easy delivery service is now more relevant than ever. As half the UK population goes into lock-down many consumers expect their local shops to ‘digitise’ and offer a local delivery solution. Pinga is on a mission to ensure that consumers can continue to get the items they need from local high […]
Pinga launches delivery partnership with The Co-operative Food
Pinga & The Co-op We’re thrilled to announce our online delivery partnership with The Co-operative Food Group in East London. What a last few weeks for Pinga! Over 500 Co-op products are now available through Pinga’s App. So, if you’re based in Hackney, Stepney and Stoke Newington – you’re in luck. Our valued Pinga Partners […]
Our brand new apps are live
It was quite a lot of work…but our new apps are live! After lots of great feedback and focus groups with our customers, we’ve completely redesigned to make easier to get the everything you need from the shops close to you. Here’s what to expect on the new app.. 1. A bigger focus on great […]
The London peer-to-peer start-up that will deliver anything to your door
We’ve been featured by the Evening Standard speaking our mission to digitise the high-street, taking on online retail giants by delivering everything you need locally and sustainably. “We estimate at least 60 per cent of what you order from Amazon is available in a shop 2km from where you live through an independent store or […]
Pinga wins East London Innovators Award
Good news, we won another award! The East London Innovators competition identifies individuals and organisations who are working to make a tangible, positive difference within the East London community. The initiative showcases the innovative work being done throughout the East London boroughs. The innovators include founders of cutting-edge tech and science applications which are disrupting industries, […]
Pinga press coverage during COVID-19
The press has picked up on the part we’re playing to help get essentials delivered during the Coronavirus. First up a lovely article from the Hackney Gazette, really sums up what we’re trying to do right now across London and Nottingham, read the full story here: https://www.hackneygazette.co.uk/news/hackney-app-allowing-neighbours-to-pick-up-shopping-proves-popular-during-coronavirus-lockdown-1-6595429 Then a mention on the front page of […]
Pinga during COVID-19
We’re seeing some wonderful examples of human kindness on Pinga. Yesterday a self isolating Hackney resident called Delilah asked for apples and pears, hand soap and tinned kippers amongst other things. This task was picked up by Danny, a nearby resident, who went to no less than four shops to help her out. Really lovely […]
Should Pinga build an Alexa App?
20% of all UK households have a smart speaker, but beyond adjusting the volume slightly or maybe turning off a light bulb is anyone using them for anything, well, useful? How about asking Alexa to sort you out with a nice bottle of red? Just simply: “Alexa, I really need a bottle of Oyster Bay […]
This is the fanciest bottle of rum we’ve seen on Pinga..
OK so we don’t know that much about rum, but it’s become clear our customers do! Last week a discerning user placed an order for the ‘Ron Zacapa XO’, and was clear that any other rum simply would not do. Who were we to argue? Its full name is of course ‘Ron Zacapa XO Centenario […]
Pinga is hiring!
We’re hiring a new Head of Growth We’re recruiting a new Head of Growth to lead our marketing team and play an instrumental role in growing our brand and user base. Reporting directly to the CEO, you’ll have full autonomy to orchestrate our marketing campaigns, identify and engage key audience segments critical for growth, create […]
Pinga wins Founders Live event at Google for Startups
We came, we pitched, we won! Pinga Co-Founder Michael pitched against five other high growth startup to win the Founders Live competition at Google for Startups. We win £25k Google credits; perfect timing for our imminent scaling across London ?? There was a tantalising live vote from 100 members in the room and we came […]
Pinga Founders live on the Pynk Tank
Listen to Michael and Jack interviewed on the famous Pynk Tank, the home for frontier tech and thought leaders, talking about Lawsuits, party helpers, good samaritans and a train stop!
Pinga Founders Live on Stage at Level 39
Are you interested in the power of the crowd? We’re collaborating with the awesome Pynk to host a pitch night on Monday 30 Sept in Level 39, Canary Wharf. We’ll be setting out our visions for a brighter future, empowered by the crowd. If you’re interested in Angel investing, come along for an informal evening to […]
Delivering Starbucks to your door within minutes
There are a million and one reasons why we love Starbucks. Whether you are a coffee connoisseur, a tea fiend or just love to snuggle down with a comforting hot chocolate, there’s something for everyone – even iced coffees for people who don’t like hot drinks! Whether you’re after a caffeine pick me up or […]
First time Mum saved by Pinga delivery and surprise bouquet
Yet again a Pinga Partner comes to the rescue! Last week a request came through from Tatiana who was bedbound in a London hospital and in desperate need of a breast pump. She had left her home in Suffolk for her surgery so was unable to call upon her friends or family who were now […]
Recipe of the Week – Homemade burgers with smoky sweet potato wedges
If you’re after a midweek pick-me-up, try these easy American-style beef burgers with smoked paprika wedges. You can cook them in the oven or in a frying pan. You can now order all the ingredients for delicious new recipes in just a few simple taps on the Pinga App. All you have to do is: […]
Recipe of the Week – Tuna and Pasta Bake!
You can now order all the ingredients for delicious new recipes in just a few simple taps on the Pinga App. All you have to do is: 1. Open the app >HERE
Pinga holds ‘how to build an app’ day with Hackney Youth
How do you create a brand new business idea, design the app and logo and marketing all in one day? Come along to a Pinga Accelerator day that’s how! During half term week we hosted 10 young people from Hackney, along with Rising Tide (our charity partner) and the Hackney Council Early Help & Prevention […]
Delivery with Style
With the Pinga app it’s easy to get just what you want, delivered in style ? We’ve recently launched a new marketing campaign on the premise of Delivery with Style. Our campaign captures a coffee delivery, with a small twist. The marketing team had a creative idea and looked at influencers in the Parkour community. […]
Record week for deliveries to London customers
More orders, more deliveries… Things are getting a little bit busy at Pinga HQ lately. After our London expansion, we’ve been getting record numbers of requests and transactions. Obviously we’re pumped about this! Last week was our biggest week ever (YEAH), so thank you to all our new and repeat customers, plus most of all […]
Latest Pinga UK coverage explained
Pinga Partners now cover Nottingham, and Islington, Hackney and Central London. Check out our interactive map here: Not in your area yet but would like to use Pinga? No problem! Just tap in your postcode below and we’ll prioritise your area for expansion – we’ll get in touch when we’re expanding. Your Name Your Email […]
Pinga expands into Islington
We’re pleased to say we’ve expanded out of our Hackney launch site and you can now get anything you need as far west as Barnsbury and into Clerkenwell. Islington residents have been quick to take advantage of the Pinga app! We’ve added around 1,000 supermarket items that you can get to your door in less […]
Delivery from Poundland and B&M
With Pinga, we delivery anything, from anywhere. That is what the app is for, you ask for things you need and people in your neighbourhood help you for a small charge. This week we have had a couple of requests for tools from discount retailers Poundland and B&M. Abdul needed a Phillips flathead screwdriver for […]
2am Delivery on a Night Shift
What a week is has been a Pinga Towers! We’ve had a huge spike in demand this week thanks to some pretty shoddy weather in London. This week we had a request in the middle of the night, just past 2pm. Emma was on a night shift and wanted some cigarettes plus a can of […]
Pinga partners with legendary E5 Bakehouse
If you live in East London you probably know the E5 Bakehouse. Simply speaking they’ve worked out how to create the best tasting bread you can get your hands on, and believe me I’ve eaten a lot of bread. It’s a classic slow build organic business, many years ago the founder Ben started knocking on […]
Food delivery to the pub
Another Pinga success story Most of the time, food deliveries go from a kitchen to a home, but what if you’re not at home and a little bit hungry? Over Christmas we received a fantastic call for help from a customer who was in a Pub, but unfortunately the kitchen was closed. Like most people […]