RESIDENTS in Frome will now be able to order food via an app to their homes.

Uber Eats announced it has expanded to include the town, meaning customers can order from McDonald’s and KFC – the first restaurants to launch in the area via the app.

Local restaurants including Café Nouveau will also be joining the platform.

“We are really excited to be launching in Frome, firstly with McDonald’s and KFC, and a host of local restaurants joining in the coming weeks,” said Toussaint Wattinne, general manager of Uber Eats in the UK.

“We hope to make it even easier for local residents to enjoy a variety of delicious food both comfortably and safely.”

But how do you order from Uber Eats?

1. Download the free app to see all the restaurants available in your area. You can sign in using your existing Uber account or create a new one.

2. Type in your location - you can select your home or any other address.

3. Find the perfect meal - browse local restaurants or search by cuisine type or dietary requirements to find exactly what your tastebuds are asking for.

4. Place your order - pick the items you want right now or schedule your order to arrive whenever is most convenient for you.

5. Track the progress of the delivery - get updates as your order is prepared and on its way to your destination.

To find out more visit ubereats.com