Scheduled Orders
Scheduled orders allow customers to pre-order food for their reservation time. This means their food can be ready when they arrive.
How Scheduled Orders Work
- Customer books a reservation
- They can browse your menu and pre-order items
- They set a preferred serving time
- The order is saved and linked to their reservation
- Kitchen can prepare the food ahead of time
Benefits
- Faster service - Food is ready when customers arrive
- Better planning - Kitchen knows what to prepare in advance
- Improved experience - Less waiting for customers
- Larger parties - Group orders are organized and prepared together
Managing Scheduled Orders
- View all scheduled orders in your dashboard
- See them alongside regular orders
- Kitchen display updates automatically
- Staff can see which tables have pre-ordered
- Modify or cancel scheduled orders as needed
Screenshot Placeholder: Scheduled order linked to a reservation
Tips
- Encourage customers to pre-order for large parties
- Offer a small discount for pre-ordering
- Set a cutoff time for same-day pre-orders
- Use scheduled orders for events and private dining