Kitchen Display System (KDS)
Give the kitchen clear digital tickets, reduce order errors and keep service moving.
The Challenge
- Lost or damaged paper tickets causing delays.
- Illegible handwriting leading to incorrect orders.
- Slow communication between front and back of house.
- Kitchen bottlenecks during peak hours.
- Difficulty tracking order times and performance.
- Wasted paper and printing costs.
The QR Express KDS Solution
- Clear, digital order displays visible to all staff.
- New orders flow from EPOS or QR ordering to the kitchen screen.
- Real-time status updates (e.g., preparing, ready).
- Order prioritisation and timing features.
- Improved accuracy and reduced food waste.
- Enhanced communication and kitchen workflow.
From Order to Plate, Seamlessly
See how our KDS simplifies your kitchen operations in three easy steps.
Order Received
Orders placed through QR Express or a connected EPOS appear on the KDS as they are submitted.
Prepare & Prioritise
Kitchen staff view clear, organised orders, prioritise tasks, and track cooking times effectively.
Complete & Notify
Mark orders complete on the KDS so front-of-house can see when they are ready for pickup or delivery.
Packed with Features to Power Your Kitchen
Everything your kitchen staff needs for peak performance and accuracy.
Instant Order Precision
Eliminate order errors with digital accuracy — what guests select is exactly what the kitchen receives.
Learn morePriority Customer Support
Priority support with a four-business-hour response target during support hours
Learn moreReal-Time Order Management
Live order tracking, status updates, and kitchen coordination from a single dashboard.
Learn moreReal-Time Order Routing
Route orders to the right kitchen station, bar, or prep area instantly and automatically.
Learn moreStreamlined Order Processing
Efficient order pipeline from guest to kitchen with zero friction.
Learn moreKitchen Display System (KDS) by Industry
See how Kitchen Display System (KDS) is tailored for your specific industry.
Kitchen Display System for Bakeries
Track bake schedules, collection times and special orders on one clear digital screen.
- Pre-order and custom cake tracking
- Batch baking schedule management
- Clear visibility of outstanding orders
Kitchen Display System for Bars
Route food orders to the kitchen while drinks stay visible to the team at the bar.
- Automatic order splitting between bar and kitchen
- Food orders tracked separately from drinks
- Real-time kitchen capacity monitoring
Kitchen Display System for Cafes
Keep drinks, food and collection orders organised throughout the morning rush.
- Clear order queue during peak hours
- Prep time visibility for front-of-house
- Paperless kitchen operations
Kitchen Display System for Chains & Franchises
Standardise kitchen screens, order statuses and preparation workflows across every location.
- Consistent prep workflows across all sites
- Central monitoring of kitchen performance
- Standardised SLA tracking
Kitchen Display System for Food Courts
Give each vendor a clear kitchen screen and keep customers updated with collection alerts.
- Each vendor gets their own display
- Customer ready-for-collection notifications
- Food court-wide order tracking
Kitchen Display System for Hotels
Coordinate kitchen orders across hotel restaurants, room service, bars and banqueting.
- Route orders to the correct kitchen by outlet
- Room service priority flagging
- Event and conference catering management
Kitchen Display System for QSR
Speed up preparation and reduce order errors across high-volume kitchen stations.
- Average prep time reduced by 30%
- Colour-coded order urgency
- Multi-station order routing
Kitchen Display System for Restaurants
Digital ticket management for faster, more accurate kitchen operations.
- Order accuracy improved to 99%
- Course timing and fire control
- Kitchen-to-pass communication streamlined
Kitchen Display System for Takeaways
Manage collection and delivery orders on one screen with clear preparation statuses.
- Delivery and collection orders clearly separated
- Estimated ready times for each order
- Driver and customer notifications require separately qualified messaging or connector scope
Built for QR Express Ordering and EPOS
The native KDS works with QR Express ordering and EPOS. A third-party POS or kitchen system requires a signed-off named connector or paid discovery.
Affordable Efficiency for Your Kitchen
Start includes one KDS screen, Standard removes the screen limit, and Pro adds station routing, prep reporting and capacity controls.
- One KDS screen included in Start
- 1 KDS screen in Start; unlimited screens in Standard
- Advanced station routing and prep reporting in Pro
- Includes Continuous Updates & Support
- Boosts Kitchen ROI Significantly
See the KDS Difference in Action
Request a free, no-obligation demo tailored to your restaurant's specific kitchen setup and needs.
- Drastically reduce order errors and food waste.
- Speed up average ticket times, especially during rushes.
- Improve communication between FOH and BOH.
- Lower operational costs associated with paper tickets.