The Takeout Button® online catering system is designed for pre-ordered, large catering orders and follows a clear, predictable workflow that helps restaurants plan ahead.
Clients can easily browse your catering menu and place orders directly through your branded online platform, designed to be user-friendly and efficient.
Once the order is placed, customers receive an immediate email confirmation with all the details, ensuring they are fully informed and confident in their purchase.
Your team is instantly notified via text message and email, allowing you to start preparing the order right away. Our system integrates smoothly with your operations, keeping everything organized and on track.
All catering orders appear in the Future Orders report, allowing staff to plan prep, staffing, and inventory ahead of time.
Payments are processed securely, with funds deposited straight into your bank account. No more waiting weeks to get paid—your earnings go directly to you.
Once the order is complete, it’s ready for customer pickup or delivery. Whether handled by your team or through our delivery partners, you maintain full control over how and when your catering orders are fulfilled.
Takeout Button®’s online catering system is purpose-built for large, scheduled orders that require planning, visibility, and accounting accuracy. Since all catering orders are placed in advance and typically run as a standalone system, the workflow focuses on preparation and organization rather than real-time ticket printing.
Catering can operate independently without POS integration, making it easier to manage large pre-orders without interrupting day-to-day takeout operations
A centralized view of all upcoming catering orders so teams can plan staffing, prep, and inventory ahead of time
Require orders to be placed a set number of hours or days in advance to ensure smooth execution
Run catering as its own revenue stream with different operating hours from takeout and delivery
Receive immediate alerts with full order details when a catering order is placed
Designate approved clients as tax-exempt in the system so sales tax is automatically waived during online checkout, with tax-exempt reports available on demand for accounting
Add checkout options such as setup fees, utensil fees, or other catering-specific upcharges
Access reports for future orders and tax-exempt sales to simplify planning, forecasting, and bookkeeping
Owning your online catering platform puts you in the driver’s seat. Unlike third-party services that charge high commissions and control your customer experience, Takeout Button®’s catering solution offers a streamlined, branded ordering experience directly on your website. Here’s why that matters:
Accept large catering orders directly through your website without paying marketplace commissions that cut into profits.
Deliver a consistent and branded catering experience, free from the distractions and limitations of third-party apps.
Access valuable insights about your catering clients, helping you build stronger relationships and drive repeat business.
Manage all your catering orders from one central system, enhancing efficiency and reducing errors.
Yes. The Takeout Button® online catering system includes all core online ordering features, plus catering-specific tools such as lead times, future order reporting, tax-exempt support, and custom catering options.
Yes. Catering can operate as a standalone system without POS integration, unless POS connectivity is required.
Yes. Restaurants can set separate catering hours to support catering as an independent revenue stream.
Restaurants receive catering order details via email and text message to ensure large orders are not missed.
Yes. Restaurants can mark clients as non-profit, waive taxes during checkout, and generate tax-exempt reports on demand.
Empower your catering business with a streamlined and user friendly online ordering system. With Takeout Button®, your orders, customers, and profits stay where they belong—with you.
