Across August, more than 100 million meals were claimed across the UK under the scheme, which ran throughout August.
After a challenging few months because of coronavirus, data from OpenTable shows bookings increased by an average of 52% on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the whole of August, compared to the same days in 2019.
In total, 84,700 establishments signed up to the scheme, and the scheme is credited with protecting 1.8 million jobs across the country.
That has meant more businesses able to stay open, more jobs protected, and the UK economy more able to bounce back from the damaging economic impact of coronavirus.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak hailed the success of the scheme this week, which was designed to support the hospitality industry after a challenging few months. The Chancellor said:
“From the get-go our mission has been to protect jobs- and to do this we needed be creative, brave and try things that no government has ever done before.
“Today’s figures continue to show Eat Out to Help Out has been a success. I want to thank everyone, from restaurant owners to waiters, chefs and diners, for embracing it and helping drive our economic recovery.
“The scheme is just one part of our Plan for Jobs and we will continue to protect, support and create jobs to ensure we come back stronger as a nation.”
In Redbridge over 400,000 meals making up the national 100 million that were claimed by local residents in support of local restaurant owners.
Group Leader, Linda Hugget commended the Government scheme saying:
''I am grateful that a lot of people across Redbridge took to the high street to help our local restaurants and support keep people in employment while restarting the Redbridge and UK economy.
"I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone that took part and the restaurants and all the dining venues that signed up for the scheme."
"This scheme has shown that we, as Redbridge residents don't leave anyone behind, even our local hospitality businesses."
"Again, thank you very much!"
