Direct-to-Consumer Culinary Ordering & Dispatch Engine
A fresh culinary brand created a direct-to-consumer digital ordering channel to bypass heavy third-party aggregator commissions and own their guest relationships.
What Problem Were We Solving?
Third-party delivery platforms took 30% of each order and withheld guest contact information, preventing repeat marketing and squeezing food margins.
- Build a mobile-first direct ordering website with zero commission fees.
- Integrate seamless payment processing and real-time order tracking.
- Automate kitchen order ticket generation and driver dispatch notifications.
The Engineering Solution
We engineered a blisteringly fast direct ordering web application featuring optimistic cart updates, Google Pay/Apple Pay integration, and automated webhook dispatch to the kitchen.
Next.js frontend communicating with a lightweight Node.js API that processes orders, charges cards via Stripe, and triggers SMS updates via Twilio.
Key Features & Capabilities
Lightning-Fast Mobile Ordering
Browse dishes with dietary tags (vegan, gluten-free) and customize sides with immediate cart feedback.
One-Touch Mobile Payments
Instant checkout supporting Apple Pay, Google Pay, and saved cards.
Real-Time Order Telemetry
Customers track prep status from order placed to kitchen cooking to driver dispatch.
Project Outcomes & Results
Successfully captured direct customer orders, keeping 100% of dish revenue inside the business.
Built a direct database of loyal, recurring customers for weekly email promotions.
Delivered a polished ordering experience superior to cluttered food aggregator apps.
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