First month free, no card. 0% commission on every order. Month to month, cancel anytime. 24/7 support. From £9 a month per location billed yearly (£12 monthly), ex VAT.
A SwiftOrder alternative for UK takeaways
Commission-free online ordering for UK restaurants and takeaways.
Starts from £9 a month. No credit card required. First month is on us. Live in 24–48 hours, max.
Everything in one place
Your own ordering site
0% commission ever
Till and kitchen screen
The product
One screen for every order
Website, app, till and kitchen screen, all from one menu.
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Plans from £9 a month. 0% commission ever.
Compare the plansStarter, Plus or Pro
From £9/mo
billed annually (£12 monthly). Plus £19, Pro £39.
Starts from £9 a month. No credit card required. First month is on us. Live in 24–48 hours, max.
Get started free- ✓ Food ordering website
- ✓ Online ordering, unlimited orders
- ✓ Menu management
- ✓ SMS and email marketing (Plus and Pro)
- ✓ Your own branded app (Pro)
- ✓ EPOS till and kitchen screen (Pro)
- ✓ AI support
- ✓ Free menu setup and switch-over
- ✓ Monthly, cancel any time
Per location, ex VAT. Your own branded app and EPOS are on Pro.
What owners say
★★★★★
“Chefzi has made online ordering much easier for our café. Having our own website and a simple way to manage orders saves us time and gives our customers a convenient way to order directly.”
★★★★★
“The best thing about Chefzi is the 0% commission ever. We keep the money from our orders without losing a percentage to another platform. The monthly subscription makes budgeting much simpler.”
★★★★★
“We wanted a professional online ordering website without spending a fortune. Chefzi gave us a straightforward solution that looks good, is easy to use and helps us take direct orders.”
★★★★★
“Managing orders is much easier with Chefzi. Everything is designed around what a small takeaway needs, and receiving orders through the app makes our daily work more organised.”
★★★★★
“I love how simple Chefzi makes online ordering for our customers. They can browse our menu and place orders online, while we have a much easier way to manage everything.”
★★★★★
“Commission-free ordering was the main reason we looked at Chefzi. It gives us more control over our direct orders and a practical way to grow our online presence without unnecessary costs.”
Questions
How much does SwiftOrder cost?
Its home page (read 12 November 2026) shows £50 a month, presented as £12.50 a week, on a rolling monthly contract with zero commission. VAT is not stated.
What card rate does SwiftOrder charge?
It lists an online card rate of 1% + 10p with no other fees.
Does SwiftOrder charge commission?
It says zero commission.
Is SwiftOrder's hardware included?
Its page says it sets up the hardware before it leaves its office, but does not say whether it is charged for. Ask in writing.
What does Chefzi cost?
Starter £12 a month (£9 billed annually), Plus £22 (£19) and Pro £49 (£39), per location, excluding VAT. 0% commission, no setup fee, first month free and no credit card to start.
Does Chefzi sell a tablet or printer?
No. Orders ring in the Chefzi Orders app on a phone or tablet you already own.
Can I move from SwiftOrder to Chefzi?
Yes. We set up your menu with you on a short call, and you can run both until you are ready to switch. See how to switch ordering systems without losing orders.
More detail
Updated 12 November 2026 · By Arslan Munir
Updated 12 Nov 2026. Every SwiftOrder fact below comes from SwiftOrder's own home page at swiftorder.co.uk, read on 12 November 2026. Chefzi competes with SwiftOrder and is not affiliated with it.
In short: SwiftOrder, a Bristol-based takeaway ordering platform, lists £50 a month on a rolling monthly contract, zero commission and an "online card rate: 1% + 10p, no other fees", with the hardware set up before it is posted. Chefzi starts at £12 a month (£9 billed annually), per location, excluding VAT, with 0% commission, no setup fee and no hardware to buy. VAT is not stated on SwiftOrder's page.
What SwiftOrder says it does
From its home page, read 12 November 2026:
- Price: "Start taking online orders for only £12.50 per week", with a monthly subscription of £50, "rolling monthly contract, zero commissions". It says it includes a free poster pack, a social media launch video and Google Business and social media optimisation.
- Card rate: "Online card rate: 1% + 10p, no other fees".
- Set-up: you send your menu and SwiftOrder builds the ordering site; it sets up the hardware before it leaves its office, so orders arrive on the tablet and print automatically from the receipt printer. The page does not say whether the hardware is charged separately.
- Control: mark items sold out, refund customers and change prices from the tablet or a phone.
- Switching: it says it has "moved hundreds of clients over" from other platforms.
- Who it is for: takeaways, with testimonials from fish and chip shops, a burger shop and a pizza shop.
SwiftOrder and Chefzi side by side
| SwiftOrder (12 Nov 2026) | Chefzi | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £50 a month (shown as £12.50 a week); VAT not stated | Starter £12 (£9 billed annually), Plus £22 (£19), Pro £49 (£39), per location, ex VAT |
| Commission | None | 0% ever |
| Card payments | Online card rate 1% + 10p | Plus and Pro, through Stripe Connect, Square, Worldpay or PayPal at your provider's rate |
| Contract | Rolling monthly | Month to month, cancel any time |
| Hardware | Tablet and receipt printer set up before posting; charge not stated | A phone or tablet you already own; Chefzi does not sell hardware |
| Setup | You send your menu; SwiftOrder builds the site | Your menu is set up with you on a short call; live in 24 to 48 hours |
| Order alerts | Orders arrive on the tablet and print automatically | The Chefzi Orders app rings until you accept; if the device is offline, Chefzi texts the restaurant and then calls |
| Loyalty and marketing | Poster pack, launch video and listing optimisation | SMS and email marketing on Plus and Pro; loyalty on Pro |
| Free to try | Not stated | First month free, no credit card |
Chefzi rows are from Chefzi facts.
Where SwiftOrder is stronger
- A stated card rate and a ready-set-up device. 1% + 10p is a clear number, and the tablet arrives configured.
- Done-for-you launch extras. Poster pack, launch video and Google Business optimisation are listed as included.
- Support from a UK team with a phone number on the page: Bristol 0117 325 9310.
Where Chefzi is stronger
- Lower monthly price. Chefzi's Starter is £12 a month (£9 billed annually), against SwiftOrder's £50.
- No hardware to buy or return. You use a phone or tablet you already own.
- A free first month with no credit card.
- You choose your card provider. Chefzi supports Stripe Connect, Square, Worldpay and PayPal.
Cost over a year
Our arithmetic from the published prices, excluding VAT:
| Plan | Monthly fee for 12 months | First-year total |
|---|---|---|
| SwiftOrder (£50) | £600 | £600 |
| Chefzi Starter, billed monthly (£12) | £144 | £144 |
| Chefzi Plus, billed monthly (£22) | £264 | £264 |
| Chefzi Plus, billed annually (£19) | £228 | £228 |
On card fees, 400 orders of £25 a month is £10,000 of card sales. SwiftOrder's published 1% + 10p is £100 + £40 = £140 a month, our arithmetic. Chefzi does not set your card rate, so compare your own provider's rate in our card payment fees guide. The plans are not like for like, because Chefzi's card payments start on Plus.
Which should you pick?
Choose SwiftOrder if you want a tablet and printer configured for you, a simple stated card rate and a done-for-you launch. Choose Chefzi if you want the lowest monthly price, no hardware to buy and a choice of card provider.
See also My Orders and the online ordering system prices guide.
Sources
- SwiftOrder home page, swiftorder.co.uk, read 12 Nov 2026.
- Chefzi facts and pricing, chefzi.co.uk, read 12 Nov 2026.
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