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# Drift Delivery Campaigns
The Drift Deliveries is a promotional food delivery service by Uber

By Amy Duong | Published 2026-07-22 | Marketing
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drift-deliveries
References: [ubereats](http://ubereats.com/gb/brand/wagamama-gb)

![Drift Delivery Campaigns](https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/thumbs/623/drift-deliveries.jpeg)

Drift Deliveries is a promotional food delivery service launched by [Uber Eats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ynyshir) to celebrate the arrival of wagamama on its platform. Available for a limited time through wagamama's Wigmore Street location in London, the campaign replaces conventional delivery vehicles with a custom-wrapped 1998 Toyota Chaser inspired by Tokyo's underground drifting culture. Finished in metallic red chrome with flame graphics and star-themed wheels, the vehicle is driven by British Drift Champion Ollie Evans while delivering wagamama dishes including katsu curry and gyoza to selected customers.

The campaign also includes a nationwide online ballot running from July 21 to 23 for Uber Eats customers ordering wagamama. Selected participants will be invited to compete in a food-inspired drifting challenge, with the winner receiving a year's supply of free wagamama. [Uber One](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/really-good-mood-machine) and [Soul Club](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soul-x-science) members receive double the number of ballot entries.

Image Credit: Uber Eats

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.0/10
- Popularity: 45% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 84%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Stunt-based Delivery:** Limited-time delivery experiences built around spectacle turn routine food orders into shareable brand moments with strong earned-media potential.
- **Automotive-food Collaborations:** Crossovers between car culture and dining create distinctive lifestyle positioning for restaurants and platforms seeking niche audience engagement.
- **Gamified Loyalty Rewards:** Prize ballots and experiential challenges add entertainment value to loyalty programs while increasing repeat ordering and member participation.

### Where This Applies

- **Food Delivery:** Promotional fulfillment formats can differentiate crowded delivery platforms beyond speed, price, and restaurant selection.
- **Fast-casual Dining:** Branded delivery campaigns give restaurant chains new ways to launch marketplace partnerships and deepen cultural relevance.
- **Experiential Marketing:** Hybrid campaigns combining real-world stunts, digital entry mechanics, and influencer-worthy visuals expand the role of promotions in customer acquisition.

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