Let’s be real: a gas station is usually nothing more than a necessary evil. You fill up the tank, grab a sad excuse for coffee, and hope the restrooms don’t look like a set from a dystopian movie. But Q8, that trusty old fuel slinger, has decided to turn the gas station from a dreary pit stop into a place where – brace yourself – you actually want to hang out. How? By unleashing a culinary revolution with their new food concept, Noahs. That’s right: fresh tacos, burgers, and even poke bowls, straight from a gas station.
Q8 is teaming up with Danish foodtech wizards Noahs to roll out a digital food market in 75 stations across Belgium and Luxembourg. This isn’t some stale sandwich vending machine or a depressing microwave meal. No, we’re talking about compact “smart kitchens” barely a square meter in size, churning out fresh dishes like pizzas, salads, and trendy poke bowls on demand. You order via a slick kiosk at the station or online through platforms like Deliveroo, Just Eat Takeaway, or Uber Eats. It’s like Spotify for your stomach: pick your dish, hit play, and boom, dinner’s served.
The concept’s already a smashing hit in Denmark. There, 88 stations saw their food sales quadruple – yes, quadruple! – and order sizes skyrocketed by a ridiculous 228%. Even better, 80% of orders came from new customers, proving people aren’t just stopping for fuel but for a proper meal. Q8’s now gunning for the same in Belgium and Luxembourg, kicking things off with a pilot station in Liège this fall. If it goes well, they’ll blitz through 75 locations faster than you can say “extra guacamole.” That’s more ambitious than my plan to eat an entire bag of chips without making a mess.
But it’s not just about hot food. Q8’s throwing in Delhaize Shop & Go and Panos sandwiches, all orderable online. So, while you’re waiting for your electric car to charge – because, let’s not forget, Q8’s also going all-in on EV fast chargers – you can grab a fresh meal, do your grocery shopping, and maybe even crack a smile because you’re not stuck in a grimy snack bar. It’s like they’ve turned the gas station into a culinary oasis, where you recharge not just your car but your soul.
Why does this work? Because Q8 gets that gas stations aren’t just about fuel anymore. People want convenience, speed, and something that doesn’t taste like cardboard. With Noahs, they’re targeting a wider time slot: not just morning rush or lunchtime chaos, but late evenings when your stomach’s growling and you can’t be bothered to cook. It’s clever, it’s modern, and frankly, it’s exactly what the world needs: a gas station that’s more than a place to empty your wallet.
So, next time you pull into a Q8 station, ditch the moldy energy bar. Order a taco, kick back, and revel in the fact that the future of refueling isn’t just about gas or electricity but also a decent meal. And while you’re at it, why not browse for a new electric ride? On our marketplace, you’ll find a wide range of electric cars to explore and buy: https://volty.be/nl/buy/cars/overview/. Because if you’re going to fuel up and eat, you might as well do it in style.
