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.
Chefzi vs SpeedyFood: branded app first, or ordering website first
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.
See pricingStarter, 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
Is SpeedyFood cheaper than Chefzi?
Not for one shop. SpeedyFood Starter is £49 a month; Chefzi Pro, which adds a branded Android app, is also £49 (£39 billed annually), and Chefzi Starter is £12 (£9). For three or more shops that each want a branded app, SpeedyFood's multi-branch plans (£89 and £149) can cost less than Chefzi Pro per location.
Does Chefzi have an app for iPhones like SpeedyFood?
Not yet. Chefzi's branded app is on Android now, on the Pro plan, and iOS is coming soon. Your Chefzi ordering website already works in the browser on every phone, including iPhones.
Does SpeedyFood include an ordering website?
Its page describes a branded app plus a back office, and mentions your own logo, colours and domain, but it does not list a website-only plan. Ask SpeedyFood what a customer without the app sees.
Do either take commission?
No. Both say 0% commission on orders. Card processing is charged by the processor on both; SpeedyFood's page does not say which processor or rate it uses.
What happens if my tablet goes offline?
On Chefzi, orders ring until accepted, and if the device is offline Chefzi texts you and auto-calls your mobile or phone line. SpeedyFood's page does not describe what happens to an order when the device is offline.
Can I cancel either any time?
SpeedyFood says "Cancel anytime". Chefzi plans are month to month with no contract, and the first month is free with no credit card needed.
More detail
Updated 13 November 2026 · By Arslan Munir
In short: SpeedyFood starts with a branded iPhone and Android app for every plan, at £49, £89 or £149 a month (billed monthly, VAT not stated on its page), with 0% commission. Chefzi starts with an ordering website on your own domain at Starter £12 (£9 billed annually), Plus £22 (£19) and Pro £49 (£39) per location, ex VAT, with 0% commission; the branded Android app is on Pro and iOS is coming soon. For one or two shops, Chefzi costs less, and much less if a website is all you need. For three or more shops that want an app on both phone platforms today, SpeedyFood's multi-branch plans can cost less. SpeedyFood figures are from speedyfood.co.uk, read 13 November 2026.
App first or website first?
| Question | If the answer is yes | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Do most of your orders come from regulars who would install an app? | SpeedyFood's app-first plans fit | Every SpeedyFood plan is built around your branded app, with points, push notifications and offers inside it |
| Do new customers find you on Google, Instagram or a leaflet QR code? | Chefzi's website-first plans fit | A link opens your menu straight away in any phone browser, with nothing to download |
| Do you need your own app on iPhones from day one? | SpeedyFood | It lists a branded iOS and Android app on every plan; Chefzi's iOS app is coming soon |
| Is your budget under £20 a month? | Chefzi | Chefzi Starter is £12 (£9 billed annually); SpeedyFood's lowest plan is £49 |
Both can sit side by side: many takeaways use a website for first orders and an app for repeat customers.
Cost by number of shops
Our arithmetic from the published prices, not a quote from either company. SpeedyFood prices are as shown on its page (billed monthly; VAT treatment not stated). Chefzi prices are ex VAT, per location, monthly billing with the annual-billing price in brackets. Card processing is extra on both.
| Shops | SpeedyFood | Chefzi Pro (website + Android app) | Chefzi Plus (website + card payments, no app) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starter £49 (single branch) | £49 (£39) | £22 (£19) |
| 2 | Growth £89 (multi-branch) | £98 (£78) | £44 (£38) |
| 3 | Growth £89, if its multi-branch limit covers three (not stated), or Scale £149 | £147 (£117) | £66 (£57) |
| 5 | Scale £149 (unlimited branches) | £245 (£195) | £110 (£95) |
Read the table both ways: with one shop, Chefzi Pro costs the same as SpeedyFood Starter (less on annual billing) and Chefzi Plus costs less than half. From about three shops that all want a branded app, SpeedyFood's flat multi-branch plans are cheaper than Chefzi Pro per location.
Side by side
| SpeedyFood (speedyfood.co.uk, 13 Nov 2026) | Chefzi | |
|---|---|---|
| Plans | Starter £49, Growth £89, Scale £149 a month, billed monthly | Starter £12 (£9), Plus £22 (£19), Pro £49 (£39), per location, ex VAT |
| Commission | 0% commission | 0% commission |
| Built around | Branded app plus a back office in the browser | Ordering website on your own domain, plus the Chefzi Orders kitchen app |
| Branded app | iOS and Android on every plan | Android on Pro; iOS coming soon |
| Several shops | Single branch on Starter; multi-branch on Growth; unlimited branches on Scale | Each location on its own plan |
| Loyalty | Points on Starter; tiers and campaigns on Growth | Loyalty rewards on Pro |
| Card payments | Cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and cash at checkout; processor and rate not stated | Your own processor (Stripe Connect, Square, Worldpay or PayPal) on Plus and Pro; cash on every plan |
| Missed orders | Not described on the page | Orders ring until accepted; if the device is offline Chefzi texts you and auto-calls your mobile or phone line |
| Still to come | AI predictions and stock optimisation, listed as coming soon | iOS, coming soon |
| Trial and terms | Free trial available; "Cancel anytime" | First month free, no credit card; month to month, cancel any time |
SpeedyFood's page says it is trusted by 500+ UK restaurants with a 4.9/5 rating; we have not checked those figures and quote them only as SpeedyFood's own.
Where SpeedyFood is stronger
- A branded app on both iPhone and Android on every plan, today.
- Flat multi-branch pricing: Growth and Scale cover several shops for one price.
- App-side marketing built in: points, tiers, push notifications and coupons inside your own app.
- Done-for-you options: it offers to run menu and offer management and app-customer support for you.
Where Chefzi is stronger
- A much lower starting price: an ordering website on your own domain from £12 a month (£9 billed annually).
- Nothing for customers to download: the ordering link works in any phone browser, which suits Google, social and QR-code traffic.
- A missed-order safety net: a ringing kitchen app, then a text and an automatic call if the device is offline.
- Your choice of card processor, with its rate shown to you directly.
Leaving SpeedyFood or weighing it up? See the SpeedyFood alternative. Comparing branded-app providers: branded restaurant app providers in the UK and restaurant app vs mobile website. Another app-first rival: Chefzi vs Aexir.
Sources
- SpeedyFood home and pricing (speedyfood.co.uk): plans, prices, features per plan, "coming soon" items, trial and cancel wording, read 13 November 2026.
- Chefzi pricing and facts (chefzi.co.uk), read 13 November 2026.
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