/Best Takeaway EPOS Systems in Peterborough (2026)

Flipdish is a restaurant management platform used by more than 5,000 brands across the UK, Ireland and Europe. It was built specifically for takeaways and quick-service restaurants — not adapted from a general retail till — and that distinction shows in what the platform actually does.

Published UK pricing: Essential starts at £119 per site per month billed annually (£139 billed monthly). Pro and Advanced tiers are available for operators needing more. Hardware and transaction fees are quote-based.

Where most EPOS providers give you a till and leave you to bolt on ordering, delivery and marketing separately, Flipdish runs everything from one platform. Your own branded ordering website and app, POS, kitchen display, marketplace aggregation for Just Eat, Deliveroo and Uber Eats, delivery dispatch, customer CRM, automated marketing and consolidated reporting all sit under one login.

For a Peterborough takeaway, this matters for two reasons. First, every order through your branded channel is a direct, commission-free order that builds your customer list rather than the marketplace's. Second, every Just Eat, Deliveroo or Uber Eats order lands on the same kitchen display as your direct orders, eliminating the separate tablet for each platform.

Flipdish has invested in practical AI tools for restaurants: an AI Phone Agent for busy periods, automated marketing based on order history, demand forecasting and smart menu optimisation. Multi-site operators can manage menus centrally and see reporting across every location from one dashboard.

Key strengths:

• Branded ordering website and app with no per-order marketplace commission
• Marketplace aggregation: Just Eat, Deliveroo and Uber Eats in one kitchen view
• Full POS, KDS, payments, delivery network and CRM from one supplier
• AI Phone Agent, demand forecasting and automated upsell
• Central menu management and cross-site reporting for groups and franchises
• Hands-on onboarding, dedicated customer success manager and 7-day support

Limitations:

• No permanently free tier; entry price is higher than Square or SumUp
• Hardware and transaction pricing is quote-based
• Delivers the most value when you use the full stack rather than as a standalone till

Flipdish is the strongest choice for any Peterborough takeaway that sells across multiple channels and wants one system to manage them all.

Square for Restaurants is a globally recognised platform that is widely used by independent cafés, food businesses and takeaways across the UK. Its main appeal is a genuinely usable free plan and one of the clearest pricing structures in the market.

Published UK pricing: Free plan (£0/month); Plus £69 per location per month. In-person payment rate 1.75%.

The free plan covers core counter sales, basic reporting and Square's own QR code and mobile ordering. The Plus plan adds advanced table and order management, unlimited KDS devices, 24/7 support and more granular reporting. Online ordering, loyalty and marketing can be added as separate subscriptions.

For a Peterborough takeaway looking to get started without a large upfront commitment, Square is the most accessible entry point. The interface is clean and quick to learn, hardware includes the Square Stand, Terminal and Register at published prices, and it runs on iOS.

The limitation is fragmentation: a growing takeaway that adds online ordering, loyalty and KDS as separate monthly add-ons can find the total cost approaching that of an all-in-one platform, without the integration that comes from a single system like Flipdish.

Epos Now is a UK-headquartered EPOS provider used across hospitality and retail, with a strong presence among independent operators. Its differentiator is hardware flexibility: dedicated terminals, tablets and desktops are all supported, and more than 100 app integrations let you bolt on the tools you already use.

Published UK pricing: Epos Now advertises a complete hospitality hardware package from £299. Ongoing software, add-on apps and transaction fees are quote-based.

The hospitality platform covers table plans, kitchen displays, delivery and ordering integrations, ingredient-level inventory, bookings and reporting. Peterborough operators with an existing hardware preference or a specific integration requirement — for example, a reservation system or a specific delivery aggregator — are likely to find a compatible path through the app marketplace.

The main caveat is pricing transparency. Unlike Square, Epos Now's software and transaction costs vary by package and are not fully published, so a proper cost comparison requires getting a quote. For a straightforward counter-service takeaway that does not need the full depth of features, this can add friction to the buying decision.

Toast is a restaurant-only EPOS platform used by more than 100,000 locations globally and now available in the UK. It is purpose-built for food and beverage — every feature is designed around restaurant workflows rather than adapted from a general retail system.

Published UK pricing: Starter from £80 per month; Essentials from £150 per month. Hardware and transaction fees are quote-based.

Toast's strength is operational depth. The Essentials plan includes a kitchen display system and handheld POS alongside core EPOS, and the platform handles complex service scenarios well: multi-course ticketing, mixed dine-in and takeaway orders, customisable online ordering and a detailed loyalty system. Inventory tracking goes to ingredient level with cost-versus-profit reporting.

For a pure counter-service or delivery-only Peterborough takeaway, Toast includes more than you strictly need. The Android-only hardware also rules it out for operators who want to use existing iPads. Where it earns its place is in operations that genuinely mix table service with a takeaway window — the platform handles both without compromise.

Clover is owned by Fiserv and is known primarily for the quality of its hardware. The Clover Station and Flex terminals are fast, responsive and well-designed, which matters when counter speed is critical during a Friday night rush.

Published UK pricing: From £9.99 per month including device rental; the Flex starts from £450 upfront, the Station Duo from approximately £1,300. Transaction fees are quote-based.

The software is well-designed front and back, and an app market lets you connect online ordering, delivery aggregation, loyalty and staff management tools. Clover supports mobile and QR code ordering and its own online ordering flow.

The main limitation for a takeaway wanting a fully integrated stack is that KDS and marketplace aggregation typically require third-party apps from the Clover marketplace rather than being native. For operators who prioritise hardware quality and are happy to build their stack from apps, Clover is a strong choice.

SumUp is a low-cost, no-fuss EPOS option that suits smaller takeaways wanting a quick system without a monthly commitment. It is the most accessible entry point in this guide in terms of upfront cost.

Published UK pricing: Free POS app; Payments Plus £19 per month (reduces in-person rate to 0.99%). Hardware from £79 for a Solo card reader; Register from £399.

SumUp covers counter sales, mobile and QR ordering, basic inventory with stock alerts, and a native kitchen display available as a paid add-on. The interface is clean and quick to learn, and the no-contract model removes the commitment risk for a new operation.

The limitations become apparent as volume grows. Marketplace aggregation is not native, multi-site management is limited compared with dedicated platforms, and advanced reporting requires upgrading to the Pro plan. SumUp is a strong starting point but most growing Peterborough takeaways will outgrow it within twelve to eighteen months.