The Free Restaurant Ordering System
Built for Real Operations
QR code menus, live kitchen display, staff roles, and online payments — all in one platform. Restaurants pay $0/month and keep 100% of their revenue.
Everything a Restaurant Needs, Free Forever
No monthly fees. No commission. No catch.
QR Code Ordering
Customers scan a table QR code and order directly from their phone. No app download, no registration needed.
- Works on any phone browser
- Real-time order updates
- No printing costs for menus
Real-Time Kitchen Display
Orders appear instantly on a live Kanban-style board. Drag and drop to update status from received to served.
- Works on any screen (TV, tablet, phone)
- Sound and visual alerts
- Tracks prep time automatically
Online Payments Built In
Accept credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay through Stripe. Funds go directly to your bank account.
- PCI-compliant via Stripe
- Weekly automatic payouts
- Cash and counter pay option
How My Chef Compares to Paid Systems
| Feature | My Chef | Typical Paid POS |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly fee | $0 | $60–$200+ |
| Commission | 0% | 0–3% |
| QR ordering | Included | Add-on or extra cost |
| Kitchen display | Included | $30–$100+/month |
| Setup fee | $0 | $100–$500 |
| Annual cost | $0 | $720–$2,400+ |
Set Up in 10 Minutes
Create Your Account
Sign up free. No credit card required. Add your restaurant name and location.
Add Your Menu
Import items, photos, prices, and customization options. Connect your Stripe account.
Print QR Codes
Generate unique QR codes for each table. Customers scan and order. Your kitchen fires up instantly.
Built for Your Whole Team
One platform. Every role covered.
Start Using a Free Restaurant Ordering System Today
Join restaurants already using My Chef to streamline operations, speed up service, and keep more revenue.
Create Free Account — No Credit CardRestaurants pay $0/month · Customer pays a small flat order fee