Food delivery courier in Katowice without experience
Glovo · Uber Eats · Wolt · Bolt Food · Pyszne · Stuart · work without an office
Online registration · Flexible schedule · Partner: 8+ years, 11 offices in Poland
~290 k
residents
6
platforms
Fri–Sun
weekly peak
Industrial city
city type
Katowice runs on two gears at once: office towers and universities in the centre, industry and satellite towns all around. The result is a stronger midday than in most Polish cities, as offices order lunch in bulk and on schedule. From October, tens of thousands of returning students thicken the evenings, while summer holidays slow things down.
The densest cluster of restaurants sits around the Rynek, ulica Mariacka, and the office district by the station. You'll deliver to Osiedle Tysiaclecia, Ligota, Zaleze, Brynow and Koszutka, with plenty of addresses in offices and dorms. Shopping centres and the Strefa Kultury add extra traffic on event days.
What to know — Katowice
Best hours
Weekday lunches 12-14 are strongest, plus Friday and Saturday evenings.
Weather edge
Rain and winter cold thin out couriers, so your orders multiply.
Transport
Car covers Silesian sprawl best, bicycle works fine in the centre.
Pick the ride that fits your delivery day
Pick whatever vehicle you find most comfortable.
Bicycle
Beats a car downtown and never needs a space
E-bike
Lighter pedalling, more distance than a bike
E-scooter
Nips between cars and takes up no room
Scooter
Sweet spot between bike and car
Moped
You'll get further than on a kick scooter
Car
Heavy baskets, well past the centre
What you need to start delivering
Thermal bag
Yours to buy from the partner
Powerbank
You buy it yourself
Transport
Rental via the settlement partner, or bring yours
From sign-up to first delivery
1
Online registration
A short form online — a few minutes and you're done.
2
Talk to the partner
You get help with documents, then the contract is signed.
3
Connect the apps
Your profile works in the apps, so orders can come in.
4
Start delivering
Pick your hours and start earning.
Frequently asked questions
How much can you earn as a food delivery courier?
You typically take home 25–55 zł an hour depending on the city, time and weather — that is after deductions, not gross. On Uber Eats in heavy rain or snow it can reach 60–80 zł/h: fewer couriers are out and the orders pile up. Your result depends on how many orders you accept, the distances and the bonuses running in that app. You see the rate for every job in the app before you accept it.
What documents do you need to work as a courier?
Basics: a valid ID or passport, PESEL number, and a Polish bank account for payouts. Non-EU foreigners also need a residence card, work-permit visa or UKR status (for Ukrainians). Cars and scooters require a driver's licence and vehicle papers. The whole verification runs online, usually through a settlement partner.
How does registration work and how long does it take?
You sign up online with a settlement partner — fill in the form, upload your documents, sign the contract. The partner then activates your account in the apps you chose. Bolt Food usually the same day or the next one, Uber Eats within 24–72 hours. With Wolt and Glovo the timing depends on whether your city is currently recruiting couriers — if it is, that's a couple of days. Your advisor checks this before you gather any paperwork.
Do you need a powerbank while working?
A powerbank is essential — apps with GPS drain your phone in 3–4 hours. Without a working phone you cannot accept orders or reach addresses. Pick a model with at least 10 000 mAh and fast charging. Keep a spare cable in your bag.
Can you rent a vehicle instead of buying one?
Yes — the settlement partner rents out e-bikes from 210 zł per week (Warsaw, Poznań, Wrocław, Łódź, Bydgoszcz, Tricity) and an electric delivery car from 150 zł per week in Warsaw. Servicing, tyres, inspections, OC and AC cover and a replacement car in case of breakdown are all included. The rate depends on the city, and an advisor checks availability when you register. It's a sensible way in if you'd rather not buy your own vehicle straight away.
What should you do if your vehicle breaks down or you crash mid-delivery?
Look after yourself first and call for help if you need it — the order can wait. Then message app support: the job gets cancelled or handed to another courier, and on Glovo you can ask a second courier to collect the food for you. Don't log out — platform insurance only covers you while you are online. If you rent your vehicle from the settlement partner, servicing and a replacement car are included in the rental.
Can you choose orders or are they assigned randomly?
Each platform works differently. Wolt and Bolt Food show the order before you accept — you can decline if it is too far or pays too low. Glovo auto-assigns within your booked slot, but you can decline without big consequences if your rating is solid.
From form to first order — 4 steps
1
Leave your details with the partner
First, register with our partner. The partner will help you with documents and connection to delivery services.
✓ 6,100+ couriers settle with the partner every week · 8+ years on the market · 11 offices in Poland
✓ 6,100+ couriers settle with the partner every week · 8+ years on the market · 11 offices in Poland
Register
The form opens alongside
2
Step two: the app
Do not put it off — download the app and log in with the password from the SMS — it handles your settlements, payouts and advisor contact.Get it onGoogle PlayDownload on theApp Store
3
Register with delivery services
Choose and register with one or more delivery services. You can work with multiple apps at the same time.
Glovo
Register
Uber Eats
Register
Wolt
Register
Pyszne
Nothing else to do — download the app and wait for a call.
Get it onGoogle PlayDownload on theApp Store
Bolt Food
Register
Stuart
Register
4
Done!
Katowice — start today