Just Eat Takeaway spotlights the UK’s best local food heroes with new docuseries “Home of the Hotspots”

Changing perceptions one episode at a time, the spark that brought Home of the Hotspots to life is about more than just the food on the end of your fork. It’s about serving a feeling and creating a feast for all the senses. Taking inspiration from shows like The Bear, this short-form social-first series created by longtime agency partner DEPT® reveals the story behind the sizzle, spotlighting the unsung heroes cooking up a storm across the UK. 

In the first two episodes, “Home of the Hotspots” goes to Northern Soul and RACK in Manchester. To kick off Pride Month in June the series visits Macclesfield-based Yas Bean, known for its vibrant-colored coffees and scrumptious home-baked goods. In this episode, we see Great British Bake-Off finalist Sandro Farmhouse go behind the scenes and get a first taste of some of the colourful, gourmet treats that owners Mika and Dan create daily for their community. Often a place of gathering for the local queer community, Yas Bean delivers vibes and taste. 

With a core strategy focused on ordering motivations and fronted by known foodies, Home of the Hotspots is designed to capture the fire behind the hottest restaurants on Just Eat while celebrating the culinary creations that make each of them unique. DEPT® took inspiration from the rich food documentary series world, featuring delicious close-ups of textures and ingredients and, of course, that moment of pure bliss after the first bite.