Three in 10 UK restaurants are eating out every week , spurring efforts to provide technology that boosts speed and convenience . Quick service is a priority when ordering takeaways for 37 % of customers , according to a survey by Barclaycard . Other findings suggest six out of 10 diners lose patience when food takes too long to eat , while almost half of those surveyed say they become impatient when it takes too long to pay after a meal . Respondents also said they would be more likely to choose restaurants offering contactless payments , pre - ordering and payment via email .
Three in 10 UK adults are eating out every week, spurring restaurants to provide technology that boosts speed and convenience. Quick service is a priority when ordering takeaways for 37% of customers, according to a survey by Barclaycard. Other findings suggest six out of 10 diners lose patience when food takes too long to arrive, while almost half of those surveyed say they become impatient when it takes too long to pay after a meal. Respondents also said they would be more likely to choose venues offering contactless payments, pre-ordering and payment via apps.