But it has also triggered a boom in home deliveries – and people keen to support local independents to help them survive.
We’ve rounded up 12 businesses that deliver to your door - from books, to booze to bread.
Just note that, until Thursday November 5, many restaurants are still available for sit in, providing you dine within your household or support bubble.
Some, including breweries, may have to alter their offering after November 5 due to alcohol sales, but are awaiting clarification.
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1. Abbeydale Brewery
The brewer, famous for Moonshine, ramped up can production and deliveries during the first lockdown. It now sells a wide range of beers, merchandise and even clothing via its website. https://www.abbeydalebrewery.co.uk/shop/ Photo: .
2. PJ Taste
PJ Taste is an outside events caterer which also has a 100-seat venue in Attercliffe. During the pandemic it also offers free next day delivery in Sheffield of a wide range of local products including groceries, fresh fruit and vegetables, wines and spirits and its own goodies. Goods are also available within the hour via the City Grab app. https://www.pjtaste.co.uk/sheffield-grocery-delivery Photo: ,
3. Roses the Bakers
Established in 1940 by James Rose, the firm is still owned and run by the same family. Today it has five shops and a burgeoning home delivery service run in partnership with the City Grab app. Its full range of bread, confectionery, savouries and sandwiches is available for same day delivery, or to pre-order for coming days. https://roses-the-bakers.com/home-delivery/ Photo: ,
4. SheffieldMade
An online farmers' market while there are no markets! SheffieldMade helps small food producers sell directly to the public and offers scores of locally-sourced products delivered to your door in Sheffield. The firm bought a refrigerated van and now deliver each week. https://sheffieldmade.co.uk Photo: .