Table Ordering System in New Zealand and Australia
Faster Ordering. Better Service. Smarter Restaurant Operations
Food&Me · Tableside Ordering
Faster ordering. Better service. Smarter restaurant operations.
Take orders directly at the table with a handheld device or tablet, while customers order from their own smartphones too. Every order flows straight into your restaurant's workflow — fewer delays, fewer mistakes, a smoother night for everyone.
The basics
What is tableside ordering?
Tableside ordering lets staff or customers place food and drink orders digitally, without handwritten tickets or repeated trips to the counter. Once an order is placed, it can move straight through your POS and kitchen workflow — from table, to kitchen, to payment.
Handheld devices
Used by staff to take orders right at the table.
Tablets at the table
A dedicated menu and ordering screen for every party.
Mobile devices
Order on the go, from any personal smartphone.
QR code ordering
Customers scan and browse the menu themselves.
The workflow
How tableside ordering works
Five steps, one connected ticket — from the moment a guest sits down to the moment the bill is settled.
Select the table
Staff pick the customer's table on their device, so every order stays organised and connected.
Take the order
Browse the digital menu, add quantities and modifiers, and note special requests.
Send to the kitchen
Confirmed orders go straight to the POS and Kitchen Display System — no re-entry needed.
Prepare and serve
Kitchen staff see incoming orders clearly, helping them prep right and keep service moving.
Process payment
Wrap up the table with integrated payment options that make checkout quick and easy.
The payoff
Why restaurants choose tableside ordering
Six ways a connected ordering flow changes what a shift feels like — for staff, for the kitchen, and for the guest.
Faster service
Orders can be entered right at the table and sent directly to the kitchen — no walking back and forth to the POS.
Better order accuracy
Selections, modifiers, quantities and notes go straight into the system — no misheard orders or handwritten notes.
More time for guests
With order-taking simplified, staff spend more time welcoming, checking in, and delivering a better dining experience.
Handles busy periods
A more efficient ordering process helps tables turn through lunch rushes and peak dinner service without bottlenecks.
Makes upselling easier
Relevant extras, sides and upgrades can surface naturally during ordering — not left to memory.
Faster payments
Integrated payment options cut the wait for the bill and help staff close out tables quickly.
One system
One system, connecting your entire restaurant
Tableside ordering works best when it isn't running on its own. Food&Me connects the whole chain, so information moves cleanly from the dining room to the kitchen and back office.
Tableside ordering
Capture customer orders directly at the table.
Point of sale
Keep orders and transactions organised within your POS.
Kitchen display system
Send order information straight through for preparation.
Payments
Convenient payment options that simplify checkout.
Inventory
Better visibility over products and stock as orders are processed.
Reporting & analytics
Understand sales, order patterns and restaurant performance.
More from every order
Make every order more valuable
Tableside ordering isn't only about speed — a well-designed digital menu helps customers discover more of what you offer, one relevant suggestion at a time.
Fewer steps
Built for faster front-of-house operations
During a busy service, every unnecessary step adds up. Tableside ordering cuts the workflow down to what actually matters.
Behind the scenes
Better visibility into your restaurant
Digital ordering also gives owners and managers valuable insight into how the business is actually performing.
- Best-selling menu items
- Sales performance & order values
- Popular modifiers and add-ons
- Peak ordering periods
- Customer ordering behaviour & trends
Use the data
Turn what you learn into better decisions about your menu, promotions, staffing and day-to-day operations.
Side by side
Tableside ordering vs. traditional ordering
| Traditional ordering | Food&Me tableside ordering |
|---|---|
| Orders may be handwritten | Orders entered digitally |
| Staff walk back to the POS | Order entered at the table |
| Manual order re-entry | Streamlined digital workflow |
| Greater risk of communication errors | Clearer order information |
| Upselling depends heavily on staff | Digital add-ons and modifiers |
| Customers may wait longer to order | Faster ordering process |
| Separate restaurant processes | Connected POS and kitchen workflow |
Flexible ordering for every customer
Technology should improve hospitality, not replace it. Customers who prefer traditional service can still interact with staff, while digital ordering is introduced where it makes the most sense — combining personal hospitality with modern restaurant technology.
Built for hospitality
Perfect for hospitality businesses
From a single café to a busy multi-location restaurant, tableside ordering adapts to the way your business works.
Two options, one platform
Tableside ordering vs. QR code ordering
Both make ordering more convenient — restaurants can use either on its own, or combine them for more flexibility.
Tableside ordering
Restaurant staff take orders using a handheld device or tablet, directly at the customer's table.
QR code ordering
Customers scan a QR code with their own smartphone, browse the menu, and order themselves.
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