Online ordering system for Cheshire West and Chester takeaways and restaurants
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Chefzi is an online ordering system for takeaways and restaurants in Cheshire West and Chester: your own ordering site and branded Android app (iOS coming soon), 0% commission, plans from £9 a month billed yearly, first month free with no card, month to month with no contract. The FSA register lists 297 takeaway and sandwich shop premises and 735 restaurant and café premises in Cheshire West and Chester (pulled 13 November 2026).
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Cheshire West and Chester's food register in numbers
The Food Standards Agency register has 2,994 food businesses of every kind in Cheshire West and Chester: 297 takeaway or sandwich shop premises, 735 restaurants, cafés or canteens, and the rest in other categories. The North West has 35 councils on the FSA list, and Cheshire West and Chester sits 11th of them for takeaway premises.
Restaurants and cafés outnumber takeaways by more than two to one (735 against 297), so sit-down kitchens that also do collection are a big part of the market.
Set against the ONS mid-2025 population estimate of 373,951, Cheshire West and Chester has 7.9 takeaway premises per 10,000 residents, close to the UK rate of 9.1 and 11.1 in the North West. Commuters and visitors use these premises too, so the ratio is a guide, not a count of customers.
Hygiene results for takeaways
| Rating | Takeaways in Cheshire West and Chester | England average |
|---|---|---|
| Rated 5 | 59.8% | 62% |
| Rated 4 | 19.2% | 19.1% |
| Rated 3 | 14.3% | – |
| Rated 0 to 2 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
Of 286 takeaway premises with a published rating, 59.8% hold a 5 and 6.6% are rated 0 to 2. The 5 share is below the 62% average for England (-2.2 points). In the North West as a whole, 54.1% of rated takeaways hold a 5, so Cheshire West and Chester is above its region.
11 takeaway premises are shown as awaiting inspection and 185 (62%) had a rating date in the last 12 months. A 5 is not the default here, so a kitchen that holds one can say so on its own ordering page. How hygiene ratings work for takeaways.
Cheshire West and Chester compared with elsewhere
- Cheshire West and Chester has the most takeaway premises of the 4 council areas in Cheshire.
- Restaurants and cafés here do much better on hygiene ratings than takeaways: 80.2% hold a 5 against 59.8% for takeaways.
- Hygiene ratings differ by district: 65% of rated takeaways in CH65 hold a 5, against 35% in CW8.
- Cheshire West and Chester has 2.1 times as many takeaway premises as Flintshire (140), its nearest neighbour by food-premises centre.
- No postcode district dominates: the busiest, CH1, has only 18% of Cheshire West and Chester's takeaways, and 15 districts have at least one. Zones drawn tight around each shop beat a council-wide radius.
Which kitchens are in Cheshire West and Chester
Looking at trading names, Cheshire West and Chester has 5 cuisine words that appear in 10 or more premises: 49 pizza, 30 fish and chip, 24 kebab and more. This is a rough guide, not a cuisine census.
| Trading name contains | Premises | Chefzi page |
|---|---|---|
| pizza | 49 | Pizza |
| fish and chip | 30 | Fish and chips |
| kebab (or doner) | 24 | Kebab shops |
| Chinese-style (Chinese, wok, noodle, Canton, Szechuan) | 23 | Chinese takeaways |
| Indian-style (Indian, tandoori, curry, balti, masala, biryani, tikka) | 19 | Indian restaurants |
Local set-ups: Kebab shop ordering in Cheshire West and Chester, Indian restaurant ordering in Cheshire West and Chester, Pizza shop ordering in Cheshire West and Chester.
Counts are premises, takeaway plus restaurant and café, whose registered trading name contains the word. A name without the word is not counted, so treat them as a floor.
Among trading names on the 13 November 2026 FSA pull, kebab or doner is the one that runs slightly above the UK rate in Cheshire West and Chester: 26 premises, 2.5% against 1.7%. 7 of the 26 are in CH65, a district with 43 registered takeaways of every kind. Of the 26 rated kebab or doner-named premises, 69% hold a 5, against 59.8% of rated takeaways of every cuisine in Cheshire West and Chester. Chicken or peri-peri names are rarer than average: 9 of 1,032 (0.9%, against 1.8% across the UK). These are name-keyword counts, a floor rather than a census.
Where Cheshire West and Chester's takeaways sit, and how to draw delivery zones
The busiest takeaway postcode districts in Cheshire West and Chester are CH1 (53), CH65 (43), CW9 (36), out of 15 districts with at least one takeaway.
| Postcode district | Takeaway premises | Rated 5 (of rated) |
|---|---|---|
| CH1 | 53 | 64% of 50 |
| CH65 | 43 | 65% of 43 |
| CW9 | 36 | 62% of 32 |
| CW7 | 32 | 52% of 31 |
| CW8 | 24 | 35% of 23 |
| CH66 | 23 | 57% of 23 |
Half of the food premises in Cheshire West and Chester are within 5.1 miles of the centre, 37% within 3 miles and 74% within 10. That suits a close zone with a low minimum order plus a wider zone with a higher minimum and a delivery fee. Chefzi's delivery zones are set by postcode or radius, with a minimum order and fee per zone.
Late-night hot food in Cheshire West and Chester: the council's own page
Serving hot food or drink between 11pm and 5am normally needs a late night refreshment licence under the Licensing Act 2003, issued by the local council. Cheshire West and Chester's council publishes its process here: Cheshire West and Chester council licensing page (checked 13 November 2026). Check it before you open your ordering hours past 11pm.
The general rules, the 11pm to 5am window and what to ask are in the late night refreshment licence guide. Chefzi lets you set collection and delivery hours separately, so ordering hours can follow whatever your licence conditions say. This is general information, not legal advice.
Cheshire West and Chester and the areas around it
Main places in the Cheshire West and Chester council area include Chester (about 92,800 people in the 2021 built-up area) and Winsford (about 32,500 people in the 2021 built-up area).
Part of Cheshire, with Cheshire East, Halton and Warrington.
Nearest council areas by the centre of their food premises (distance between centres):
| Nearby council area | Miles away | Takeaways | Restaurants and cafés | Rated 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire West and Chester | – | 297 | 735 | 59.8% |
| Flintshire | 8 | 140 | 237 | 79.7% |
| Wrexham | 12 | 115 | 246 | 84.3% |
| Halton | 12 | 90 | 112 | 54.7% |
| Liverpool | 14 | 733 | 1,028 | 41.7% |
| Wirral | 14 | 343 | 585 | 49.7% |
Set-ups for the kitchens here: Pizza, Fish and chips, Kebab shops, Chinese takeaways, or online ordering for takeaways.
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What owners say
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“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.”
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“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.”
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“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.”
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“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.”
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“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.”
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“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.”
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Questions
What does the FSA register say about takeaways in Cheshire West and Chester?
The FSA register lists 297 takeaway and sandwich shop premises and 735 restaurant, café and canteen premises in Cheshire West and Chester, pulled 13 November 2026. The register counts premises, not brands, and includes businesses that are awaiting inspection.
Does Chefzi work for takeaways and restaurants in Cheshire West and Chester?
Yes. Chefzi works for any UK takeaway or restaurant. You get your own ordering site, set delivery zones by postcode for Cheshire West and Chester, and take orders at 0% commission. We get you live in 24 to 48 hours, max, and set up your menu for you.
What would Chefzi cost a Cheshire West and Chester takeaway?
Starter is £12 a month (£9 billed yearly), Plus £22 (£19) and Pro £49 (£39), per location and ex VAT, with 0% commission on every order. The first month is free with no card, and plans are month to month with no contract. The branded Android app and the browser till are on Pro; iOS is coming soon.
Do I need a licence to sell hot food after 11pm in Cheshire West and Chester?
Usually yes. Hot food or drink between 11pm and 5am is late night refreshment under the Licensing Act 2003 and is licensed by the council. The council publishes its own page, linked above. See our guide to the late night refreshment licence for the general rules; this is not legal advice.
How are Cheshire West and Chester takeaways rated for food hygiene?
59.8% of the 286 rated takeaway premises hold a 5, 19.2% a 4 and 6.6% are rated 0 to 2 (FSA data, 13 November 2026). A rating can be re-checked on request once problems are fixed.
How does Cheshire West and Chester compare with Flintshire?
Flintshire is the nearest council area by the centre of its food premises, about 8 miles away. It has 140 takeaway and 237 restaurant and café premises, against 297 and 735 in Cheshire West and Chester (FSA, 13 November 2026). Each kitchen sets its own delivery zones, so you can reach customers across the border if your journey times allow.
Where in Cheshire West and Chester are takeaways clustered?
By postcode district: CH1 (53), CH65 (43), CW9 (36), CW7 (32). Chefzi delivery zones can follow postcode districts or a radius around the shop.
How many takeaways does Cheshire West and Chester have for its size?
Cheshire West and Chester has 297 takeaway and sandwich shop premises for about 373,951 residents (ONS mid-2025 estimate), which is 7.9 per 10,000 people, against 9.1 across the UK and 11.1 in the North West. The FSA register covers premises, not customers, and visitors and commuters are not in the population count.
What happens if my kitchen device is offline when an order arrives?
Chefzi texts the restaurant and automatically calls its mobile or phone line, so the order is not missed.
Sources
- Food Standards Agency, Food Hygiene Rating Scheme open data API (api.ratings.food.gov.uk), Open Government Licence v3.0, pulled 13 November 2026. Takeaway/sandwich shop and restaurant/café/canteen business types.
- Office for National Statistics, 2021 Census built-up area populations.
- Council licensing page linked above, opened 13 November 2026.
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