Guide
Updated 13 November 2026
Best restaurant app in the UK (2026): builders compared
By Arslan Munir
Updated 13 Nov 2026. Provider facts are from each provider's own pages, with the date we read them. Chefzi wrote this guide and is one of the options, so we say plainly where Chefzi does not fit.
In short: the best restaurant app builder for UK takeaways is an ordering platform that publishes a branded app under your name, not a build-it-yourself tool. Published prices run from £30 a month (Aexir) and £39 billed annually (Chefzi Pro, Android now, iOS coming soon) to £125 to £250 a month per site (Slerp), read 12 and 13 November 2026.
Three ways to get a restaurant app
- An ordering platform with a branded app. The provider builds and publishes the app under your name from your menu, and orders arrive in the same place as your website orders. This is what most independents choose, and the options are in the table below.
- A generic app builder you configure yourself. You design screens and connect payments and orders yourself. We have no published UK prices to quote for these, so we give none. Check that orders reach your kitchen and that you own the store account.
- An agency build. A bespoke app. We have no published agency prices to cite, so we give no figure; ask for a written quote covering build, store accounts, updates and what happens if you leave.
Platforms that include a branded app
Alphabetical, not a ranking. Prices were read on 12 and 13 November 2026. "Not stated" means we did not find it on the pages we read.
| Provider | Plan with the app | Published price | iOS and Android, as published | Things to check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aexir | Starter (app only) £30, Plus £40, Pro £50 | £30 to £50 a month ex VAT | iOS and Android | Card payments 2.5% + 30p; developer account £30 a year through Aexir |
| Chefzi | Pro: branded app, ordering website, browser till | £39 a month billed annually (£49 monthly), ex VAT, per location | Android now; iOS coming soon | 0% commission; first month free, no card; month to month |
| Dappo | Branded app, ordering website, order terminal | £0 monthly platform fee; one-off set-up fee, amount not published | iOS and Android | 0% commission |
| Flipdish | Website and Mobile App | From £79 a month billed annually (£99 monthly) per site | iOS and Android | Hardware and implementation may have upfront costs; Flipdish handles all card processing (re-read 13 Nov 2026) |
| Foodhub | Branded website and app | No price on its online ordering page | iOS and Android | Says direct orders carry "lower commission fees"; its FAQ on the same page says "no commission on your own orders"; ask for a written quote (read 13 Nov 2026) |
| Grub Direct | Online Ordering | £7.50 a week, first month free | iOS and Android, under your name | Rolling weekly pricing |
| My Orders | Website and Apps | £70 a month | iOS and Android | £99 a year Apple developer subscription; £100 one-off for tablet and printer |
| Slerp | Higher plan with native app | £125 to £250 a month per site | iOS and Android | Platform fee on orders; £500 onboarding fee; typically 12 or 24 months |
| SpeedyFood | Every plan | £49, £89 or £149 a month, billed monthly | iOS and Android | Single branch on Starter; VAT not stated |
| Storekit | Pro plus App Studio add-on | Pro £199 a month, App Studio +£99 per site a month | Not stated on its pricing page | Flat per-order rate on every plan; £199 setup per location on Pro; Pro runs on a contract (re-read 13 Nov 2026) |
What to look for in an app builder
- Orders in one place. The app, website and till orders should all reach the same kitchen app. A pretty app that emails a quiet inbox is not taking the order.
- Who owns the store accounts. Apple's developer membership is 99 USD a year and Google Play's registration is a one-off US$25. The account owner controls the listing, so ask what happens to the app if you leave.
- iOS and Android. Check both are published today, not "coming soon". Chefzi's branded app is Android on Pro now; iOS is coming soon.
- Fees beyond the plan. Per-order rates, platform fees, onboarding fees and card rates change the real cost.
- The contract. Chefzi is month to month. Slerp says 12 or 24 months is typical.
- Support. Chefzi support is available 24/7. Ask every provider what its support covers and when.
Do you need an app at all?
A first-time customer rarely installs an app to order one meal, so most orders still come from a fast ordering website opened from Google, Instagram or a QR code. An app helps most with regulars. Read restaurant app vs mobile website first, then the cost of a restaurant app and the nine providers compared.
Where Chefzi fits
Chefzi gives you the ordering website on every plan from £9 a month billed annually (£12 monthly), and your own branded Android app on Pro at £39 (£49 monthly), per location, ex VAT, with 0% commission and no setup fee. If iOS is a must today, choose a provider from the table that lists iOS and Android. See Chefzi's branded app, the restaurant ordering app page and pricing.
Sources
- Each provider's own pricing page, read on the dates shown in the sources list at the top.
- Apple developer membership page and Google Play Console help, read 12 November 2026.
- Chefzi pricing and facts, chefzi.co.uk, read 13 November 2026.
Questions
What is the best restaurant app builder in the UK?
There is no single best. For iOS and Android today, providers such as Aexir, Dappo, Flipdish, Foodhub, Grub Direct, My Orders, Slerp and SpeedyFood publish both. For an ordering website on every phone plus a branded Android app at the lowest published price we found, Chefzi Pro is £39 a month billed annually (£49 monthly).
How much does it cost to build a restaurant app in the UK?
On pages read in November 2026, a branded app on an ordering platform ran from £30 a month (Aexir Starter, app only) to £125 to £250 a month per site (Slerp). Store accounts and set-up fees are extra. We have no published agency prices to cite for a bespoke build.
How do Flipdish, Storekit and Foodhub compare for a restaurant app?
On their own pages, read 13 November 2026: Flipdish's website and mobile app start at £79 a month billed annually (£99 monthly) per site; Storekit's own app is the App Studio add-on, +£99 per site a month on its Pro plan (£199 a month, £199 setup per location, on a contract); Foodhub lists branded iOS and Android apps but publishes no price on its online ordering page. Chefzi's branded Android app is on Pro at £39 a month billed annually (£49 monthly), ex VAT, with iOS coming soon. See Chefzi pricing.
Can I build a restaurant app myself?
You can use a generic app builder, but you then have to connect orders, payments and your kitchen yourself. Most independents use an ordering platform that builds and publishes the app for them.
Is there an iOS version of the Chefzi branded app yet?
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.
Do I need my own Apple developer account?
It depends on the provider. Apple's membership is 99 USD a year. Ask who holds the account, because the account owner controls the listing.
Is an app better than a website?
For most first-time customers, a website is easier because nothing needs installing. An app suits regulars. Many takeaways use both.