What is a Digital Ordering System for Catering?
A digital ordering system for catering enables employees and clients to browse menus, pre-order meals, and pay digitally — replacing paper order forms and manual processes. This includes an online webshop for pre-ordering with time slots for delivery or pickup, QR code ordering in canteens and breakrooms, self-service kiosks at serving counters, and tablets at events where guests order themselves. Because kitchens can plan around actual orders instead of estimates, digital pre-ordering can help reduce overproduction and food waste. Business clients with a customer account can also order on account, so orders arrive digitally instead of on paper forms or by email.
Complete Ordering Solution for Catering
From contract catering to one-time event orders — one platform for pre-ordering, delivery or pickup, and ordering on account
Self-Service Kiosks in Canteen
Kiosks at the entrance or serving counter enable fast self-service ordering during lunch breaks. Employees order and pay by card. This can help shorten lunch queues and keep the serving counter moving.
- Visual menus with product photos
- Visual menu with allergen information
- Card payment at the kiosk
- Time-based menus per part of day
QR Ordering in Canteens and Corporate Dining
Employees scan a QR code at their table or workstation and order directly — each QR code is assigned to a table or area. This is perfect for canteens and corporate dining areas where employees want quick, frictionless ordering. Additionally, time-based menus ensure the correct breakfast or lunch options appear automatically.
- QR codes per table or area
- Orders sent straight to the kitchen
- Pay instantly or invoice to company
- Time-based menus (breakfast/lunch/dinner)
Tablet Ordering at Events and Corporate Restaurants
Guests order themselves via tablets at corporate restaurants or during external catering events. Orders go straight to the kitchen and are assigned to a table or area. Consequently, catering teams maintain professional service quality while digital order management handles the administration.
- Guests order themselves via tablet
- Visual menu with product photos
- Orders per table or area
- Orders linked to a table or area
Webshop for Pre-Orders
Clients and employees pre-order via a branded webshop. They select a time slot for delivery or pickup; business clients with a customer account can order on account. Because the kitchen plans around confirmed orders, pre-ordering can help limit food waste.
- Branded webshop for your clients
- Ordering on account for business clients
- Flexible time slots for delivery or pickup
- Pre-order days in advance
Ordering on Account
Business clients with a customer account order on account.
Flexible Time Slots
Set delivery or pickup time slots to help the kitchen plan preparation efficiently.
Advance Pre-Ordering
Employees order days in advance — the kitchen knows exactly what to prepare and when.
Customer Accounts for Business Clients
Business clients order with their own customer account, so repeat orders and ordering on account stay organised.
Multilingual Interface
Menus in 25+ languages for international employees and visiting guests.
Allergen Transparency
Full allergen and dietary information per product across all ordering channels.
Order Overview
Insight into incoming orders and products in the back office.
Contract Catering Support
Built for fixed contracts with companies — with pre-ordering, time slots, and ordering on account.
One-Time Event Orders
Also suitable for single catering orders at meetings, conferences, and events.
POS Integration
Direct connection with existing POS systems.
Time-of-Day Menus
Automatically switch between breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus at set times.
Real-Time Inventory
Products disappear from menus automatically when sold out — across all channels.
Delivery or Pickup Options
Employees choose whether to have meals delivered or pick up themselves.
Clear Order Overview
All orders arrive digitally in the back office, sorted by time slot, so the kitchen can plan.
Budget Limits per Employee
Set maximum daily or monthly spending limits per employee or department.
Order Cut-off Times
Set how far ahead and until when orders can be placed, so production stays plannable.
Flexible Payment Methods
Card, online payment, or ordering on account for business clients with a customer account — depending on your setup.
Event & Meeting Catering
Special menus and ordering flows for corporate events and board meetings.
Multi-Location Management
Manage catering across multiple offices or locations from one central system.
Kitchen Monitoring Dashboard
Real-time overview of all incoming orders across all channels in the kitchen.
Helps Reduce Food Waste
Pre-orders show the kitchen what has been ordered, which can help limit overproduction and waste.
Mobile-First Design
Employees order from any smartphone or tablet — no app download required.
GDPR Compliant
Full compliance with privacy regulations and secure employee data handling.
Custom Branding
Fully branded in your company or client's corporate identity.
Rapid Implementation
Up and running without technical expertise required.
Predictable Kitchen Planning
Pre-orders give complete visibility into what needs to be prepared and when.
Key Takeaways: Digital Ordering for Catering
- Pre-ordering with Jamezz shows catering kitchens which orders are confirmed, which can help reduce food waste
- Ordering on account can help reduce manual reconciliation when invoicing
- Self-service kiosks and QR ordering can help shorten lunch queues in corporate dining environments
- One platform handles webshop pre-ordering, QR ordering, kiosks, and tablet ordering with one shared menu
- Time slots and ordering ahead let the kitchen plan production in advance
| Aspect | Traditional | With Jamezz |
|---|---|---|
| Order collection | Paper forms or phone calls | Webshop, QR, kiosk, or tablet |
| Food waste | Quantities based on estimates | Quantities based on pre-orders |
| Ordering on account | Manual spreadsheets | Digital, on account |
| Time slots | Arranged by phone | Delivery or pickup in the chosen time slot |
| Lunch queue time | Queuing at the serving counter | Order ahead, via QR, or at the kiosk |
| Order planning | Phone and e-mail | Time slots and order cut-off times |
| Menu updates | Print and distribute | One click — live everywhere |
Jamezz provides a complete digital ordering system for catering operations — combining webshop pre-ordering, QR ordering, self-service kiosks, and tablet ordering with time slots for delivery or pickup and ordering on account in one platform.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Jamezz for Catering
Everything you need to know about digital pre-ordering, ordering on account, and kiosks for catering operations
Yes. Business clients with a customer account can order on account. In a demo, we work out together how to set up customer accounts, billing, and reporting for your catering operation.
You configure this yourself — from 1 hour in advance to a full week ahead. Common setups include ordering before 10:00 AM for same-day lunch, or ordering up to 3 days in advance for special menus. This flexibility supports your kitchen in planning preparation and purchasing ingredients more accurately, which can help limit food waste.
Absolutely! Besides fixed contract catering, Jamezz is ideal for single orders at meetings, conferences, and corporate events. You can create special event menus and have guests order via QR code or a temporary webshop. Event-specific pricing, time slots, and menus are all configurable per occasion.
If you work with meal credits, allowances or employee budgets, we look at your setup together — for example how this runs through your POS or payment provider. We only promise what we can configure for your situation.
That depends on your hardware and how your staff currently identify themselves. Tell us about your setup, and we will check together what is possible at the kiosk.
Yes, Jamezz supports multi-location management from one central system. Each location has its own menu, pricing, and settings while maintaining centralized reporting and administration. Perfect for catering companies serving multiple corporate clients or office buildings.
Kiosks at the entrance or serving counter enable employees to order and pay without waiting for staff. They browse visual menus, select items, and pay by card. This can help shorten lunch queues, so employees spend less time waiting and more time enjoying their break.
Yes, employees scan a QR code at their table or workstation and order directly from their smartphone. Orders go straight to the kitchen, and each QR code is assigned to a table or area. This is ideal for corporate dining areas where employees want frictionless ordering without walking to a counter. Time-based menus ensure the correct options appear automatically.
Jamezz works with a flat monthly subscription. Online orders through the Jamezz webshop carry 0% commission. You can start with one channel, such as webshop pre-ordering, or combine it with QR ordering, kiosk and tablet on one platform; the quote reflects the channels you choose. POS integrations are included at no extra cost. After a demo, you receive a tailored quote based on your locations and ordering channels.
At corporate events, conferences, and meetings, guests order themselves via tablets. The tablet displays visual menus with allergen information. This maintains professional service quality while digital order management handles the administration.