Notes on how Nairobi eats.
Chef stories, product thinking and customer wins from the team behind QavaEat.
What Is a Delivery Pool? Nairobi’s Batch Delivery Model, Explained
A delivery pool is a fixed 40-minute window when scheduled meals arrive in one batch. See Nairobi lunch pool times, cut-offs and how it differs from instant.
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Instant vs Scheduled Delivery: When Each One Makes Sense
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