Foodhub for Business and Toast POS both help streamline orders from counter to kitchen. Foodhub combines EPOS hardware, direct online ordering, and marketplace access, while Toast offers restaurant-focused tools for front-of-house, tableside ordering, and kitchen management.
Foodhub for Business combines all your in-store and online channels into a single system. It handles counter sales, table orders, kitchen display screens , driver tracking, and phone orders—while simultaneously listing your menu on an active local food app alongside your own website.
Toast POS delivers a specialised restaurant technology stack built for front-of-house operations. Its core platform excels at tableside ordering, server pacing, and floor management for full-service dining rooms and busy bar environments.
Compare platform scope, customer reach, hardware, and support between Foodhub for Business and Toast POS.
| Platform scope | Foodhub for Business | Toast POS (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Platform scope | Takeaway-first ecosystem: Native counter tills, KDS, caller ID, driver dispatch, direct web/app ordering, and marketplace listing. | Full-service & fast casual: Broad restaurant platform with tableside ordering, floor plans, KDS, and digital ordering modules. |
| Customer reach | Dual-channel discovery: Your own branded app/site plus an automatic listing on the nationwide Foodhub marketplace. | Direct ordering only: Provides tools for your own branded digital storefront—no native marketplace. |
| Takeaway hardware | Dedicated takeaway kit: Heavy-duty touch terminals, KDS, caller ID units, driver display screens, and kiosks, with audits to keep working kit. | Proprietary restaurant kit: Custom Toast Flex terminals, Toast Go handhelds, and kitchen screens built for restaurant durability. |
| Support & onboarding | Dedicated 24/7 support team specialised exclusively in fast-paced takeaway and delivery workflows. | 24/7 technical support and onboarding tailored across full-service restaurants, bars, and fast-casual concepts. |
Features and pricing structures are updated regularly. Confirm exact terms directly with each vendor.
Before choosing a Toast POS alternative or committing to a takeaway EPOS system in the UK, ask these 3 operational questions:
Why it matters: A standalone website handles orders from regular customers, but attracting new ones means running your own marketing. Being listed on an established food app puts your menu directly in front of nearby buyers who are already looking for places to order.
Why it matters: Replacing working receipt printers, cash drawers, or display screens creates unnecessary upfront costs when switching systems. Working with a provider that can assess and reuse your compatible kit keeps your transition smooth and cost-effective.
Why it matters: During a busy weekend rush, you want quick answers if you ever need support. Having your physical counter hardware, online ordering platform, and menu tools managed under one roof keeps service moving smoothly.
You want your counter tills, kitchen screens, caller ID, direct website, and local marketplace app working through one primary partner—giving you maximum local visibility without the stress of managing separate tech vendors.
Speak with our team to review your current counter hardware and weekly order volume. We’ll show you how a true all-in-one takeaway EPOS system compares for smoother takeaway order management.