Portsmouth app creator pleased as Lord Mayor of Portsmouth backs new initiative

THE Lord Mayor and Mayoress of Portsmouth have shown their support for a new app that is aiming to help city restaurants operate safely and profitably after months of lockdown.
By The Newsroom
Published 1st Sep 2020, 15:38 BST
Updated 2nd Sep 2020, 14:00 BST
From left, App designers Paul Cramp and Anthony Clarke, Lord Mayor of Portsmouth Cllr Rob Wood, Lady Mayoress Debra Wood and CEO Shaping Portsmouth Stef Nienaltowski. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (310820-09)From left, App designers Paul Cramp and Anthony Clarke, Lord Mayor of Portsmouth Cllr Rob Wood, Lady Mayoress Debra Wood and CEO Shaping Portsmouth Stef Nienaltowski. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (310820-09)
From left, App designers Paul Cramp and Anthony Clarke, Lord Mayor of Portsmouth Cllr Rob Wood, Lady Mayoress Debra Wood and CEO Shaping Portsmouth Stef Nienaltowski. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (310820-09)

Councillor Rob Wood and wife Debbie attended an event at The Gaiety Bar in Southsea for app, The Contactless Menu, which allows diners to pay, place orders, check queues and book tables from their phones.

The first wave of restaurants involved in the pilot scheme include Catalan Barcelona, The Sunday Post and Pitigliano, all in Southsea.

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Co-creator Paul, 37, said: ‘It is great to have the Lord Mayor backing the pp and he has a background in IT so it is a field he is passionate about.

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‘The app was used at The Gaiety Bar on Friday night for an event and it meant the bar was kept pretty clear of people which is good for safety measures and people prefer getting table service when they can anyway.

The team is still looking for more restaurants, including chains, to take part in the pilot for free by emailing [email protected].

Each will be provided with a handheld terminal that links to the app, which they can keep by paying a small commission on orders if they wish to take part after the pilot.

To download the app visit contactlessmenu.co.uk.

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