Online ordering system for Torbay takeaways and restaurants
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Chefzi is an online ordering system for takeaways and restaurants in Torbay: 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 154 takeaway and sandwich shop premises and 290 restaurant and café premises in Torbay (pulled 13 November 2026).
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What the food register shows for Torbay
Of the 1,513 food businesses registered in Torbay, 154 are takeaway or sandwich shop premises and 290 are restaurants, cafés or canteens (Food Standards Agency register). For takeaway premises, Torbay ranks 8th of the 27 councils the FSA lists in the South West.
Restaurants and cafés (290) outnumber takeaways (154), but takeaways are still about 10% of the 1,513 food premises of every kind that Torbay registers.
Per head of population that is 11.0 takeaway premises for every 10,000 residents (139,486 people in the ONS mid-2025 estimate), above the UK figure of 9.1 and 6.9 in the South West. Premises also serve commuters and visitors, so busy centres run higher.
Hygiene results for takeaways
| Rating | Takeaways in Torbay | England average |
|---|---|---|
| Rated 5 | 68.3% | 62% |
| Rated 4 | 18.6% | 19.1% |
| Rated 3 | 6.2% | – |
| Rated 0 to 2 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
On hygiene, 68.3% of the 145 rated takeaway premises in Torbay hold a 5 and 6.9% sit at 0 to 2; the England average for a 5 is 62% (+6.3 points). In the South West as a whole, 73.3% of rated takeaways hold a 5, so Torbay is below its region.
7 takeaway premises are shown as awaiting inspection and 82 (53%) 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.
Cuisines on the Torbay register
As a rough guide to the mix (trading names only, not a cuisine census), 4 cuisine words reach 10 premises in Torbay: 18 fish and chip, 15 Chinese-style, 13 Indian-style and more.
| Trading name contains | Premises | Chefzi page |
|---|---|---|
| fish and chip | 18 | Fish and chips |
| Chinese-style (Chinese, wok, noodle, Canton, Szechuan) | 15 | Chinese takeaways |
| Indian-style (Indian, tandoori, curry, balti, masala, biryani, tikka) | 13 | Indian restaurants |
| pizza | 11 | Pizza |
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.
Chinese or noodle edges ahead of the national rate in Torbay: 15 of 444 food premises (3.4%), against 2.5% across the UK (FSA, 13 November 2026). 5 of the 15 are in TQ3, a district with 28 registered takeaways of every kind. Of the 15 rated Chinese or noodle-named premises, 53% hold a 5, against 68.3% of rated takeaways of every cuisine in Torbay. Chicken or peri-peri names are rarer than average: 1 of 444 (0.2%, against 1.8% across the UK). These are name-keyword counts, a floor rather than a census.
Local patterns in Torbay
- Hygiene ratings differ by district: 76% of rated takeaways in TQ1 hold a 5, against 59% in TQ3.
- Torbay has 1.7 times as many takeaway premises as Teignbridge (90), its nearest neighbour by food-premises centre.
- No postcode district dominates: the busiest, TQ2, has only 23% of Torbay's takeaways, and 13 districts have at least one. Zones drawn tight around each shop beat a council-wide radius.
- Torbay has the number 2 most takeaway premises of the 10 council areas in Devon.
Where the takeaways are, and what that means for delivery zones
By postcode district, TQ2 has the most takeaway premises in Torbay (36), followed by TQ1 (35) and TQ3 (28).
| Postcode district | Takeaway premises | Rated 5 (of rated) |
|---|---|---|
| TQ2 | 36 | 71% of 34 |
| TQ1 | 35 | 76% of 33 |
| TQ3 | 28 | 59% of 27 |
| TQ4 | 26 | 64% of 25 |
| TQ5 | 19 | 67% of 18 |
| TQ25HZ | 1 | – |
Food premises in Torbay are close together: 80% sit within 3 miles of the middle of the area (half are within 1.6 miles). A single postcode-based delivery zone per kitchen works well, and a short collection time is the main selling point. Chefzi's delivery zones are set by postcode or radius, with a minimum order and fee per zone.
Late-night hot food in Torbay: 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. Torbay's council publishes its process here: Torbay 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.
Torbay and the areas around it
Main places in the Torbay council area include Torquay, Paignton and Brixham.
Part of Devon, with East Devon, Exeter, Mid Devon, North Devon, Plymouth and South Hams.
Nearest council areas by the centre of their food premises (distance between centres):
| Nearby council area | Miles away | Takeaways | Restaurants and cafés | Rated 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torbay | – | 154 | 290 | 68.3% |
| Teignbridge | 7 | 90 | 283 | 80.2% |
| South Hams | 13 | 53 | 225 | 79.2% |
| Exeter | 18 | 85 | 361 | 73.5% |
| East Devon | 20 | 93 | 339 | 75.3% |
| West Devon | 26 | 31 | 103 | 83.9% |
Set-ups for the kitchens here: Fish and chips, Chinese takeaways, Indian restaurants, Pizza, or online ordering for takeaways.
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- ✓ Online ordering, unlimited orders
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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.”
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Questions
How many takeaway premises does Torbay have?
The FSA register lists 154 takeaway and sandwich shop premises and 290 restaurant, café and canteen premises in Torbay, pulled 13 November 2026. The register counts premises, not brands, and includes businesses that are awaiting inspection.
Is Chefzi suitable for kitchens in Torbay?
Yes. Chefzi works for any UK takeaway or restaurant. You get your own ordering site, set delivery zones by postcode for Torbay, and take orders at 0% commission. We get you live in 24 to 48 hours, max, and set up your menu for you.
How much does online ordering cost in Torbay?
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 Torbay?
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.
Are Torbay takeaways mostly rated 5 for hygiene?
68.3% of the 145 rated takeaway premises hold a 5, 18.6% a 4 and 6.9% are rated 0 to 2 (FSA data, 13 November 2026). A rating can be re-checked on request once problems are fixed.
What does Teignbridge next door tell me about Torbay?
Teignbridge is the nearest council area by the centre of its food premises, about 7 miles away. It has 90 takeaway and 283 restaurant and café premises, against 154 and 290 in Torbay (FSA, 13 November 2026). Each kitchen sets its own delivery zones, so you can reach customers across the border if your journey times allow.
Which parts of Torbay have the most takeaways?
By postcode district: TQ2 (36), TQ1 (35), TQ3 (28), TQ4 (26). Chefzi delivery zones can follow postcode districts or a radius around the shop.
How many takeaways does Torbay have for its size?
Torbay has 154 takeaway and sandwich shop premises for about 139,486 residents (ONS mid-2025 estimate), which is 11.0 per 10,000 people, against 9.1 across the UK and 6.9 in the South 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.
- Council licensing page linked above, opened 13 November 2026.
Bring Torbay orders onto your own site.
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