Alternatives
Looking for an alternative way to take pub party pre-orders?
Pub party bookings usually run on a laminated menu, a paper form behind the bar and a deposit taken over the phone. It works until the Saturday three parties land at once. Here is what taking pre-orders properly looks like for pubs and bars.
Creventa is the pre-order platform trusted by leading UK pubs and bars, from £74 per month billed annually, with onboarding and training included.
Why venues go looking
Party food orders on paper. The organiser should get one link to share with their group; every guest picks their own food and drinks, and the kitchen gets a tidy count.
Deposits chased by phone. Deposits and card payments should be taken online with the booking, so revenue is banked before the night.
Bottle orders guessed on the night. Pre-ordered drinks lift wet spend: a Holiday Inn hotel using Creventa reported a 251% uplift, and pubs see the same behaviour with bottle and pitcher packages.
What to look for instead
- One shareable link or QR code per party, no logins
- Food and drink pre-orders with prices and modifiers
- Deposits and card payments taken online
- Allergies captured per named guest, documented
- Kitchen and bar counts generated automatically
- Pub and bar plan from £74/month (Covers), including SevenRooms integration
Run a fair evaluation
Score any option, including ours, with the venue evaluation scorecard, compare the four routes in the comparison hub, and read the full guide to event pre-order management. If you are mid-contract, start with the renewal questions.
Frequently asked questions
How do pubs take food pre-orders for party bookings?
The organiser gets a branded link or QR code to share with their group. Each guest picks their own food and drinks from the pub’s menu and pays a deposit if required. The kitchen gets an automatic count by dish with allergies flagged, with nothing written down at the bar.
What is the best way to collect a deposit for a pub party?
Online, at the moment of booking, by card. Chasing deposits by phone loses bookings; taking them in the pre-order flow banks the revenue immediately and cuts no-shows sharply.
Can guests order drinks before they arrive at the pub?
Yes. Bottle packages, pitchers and rounds can be pre-ordered per table or per guest, so the bar preps before doors and the first round is waiting. Pre-ordered drinks reliably lift wet spend.
How do pubs manage allergies for big bookings?
Each guest declares their own allergies against their name through the link, covering all 14 major allergens plus anything custom, giving the kitchen a documented record instead of a note on a paper form.
What does pub pre-order software cost?
Creventa’s pub and bar plan (Covers) is £74 per month billed annually or £99 monthly, with unlimited bookings, kitchen reporting, SevenRooms integration, onboarding and support included.
Do guests need to download an app?
No. Guests click a link or scan a QR code and order in a couple of minutes; there is no app and no account. It works for every age group.
Last reviewed
Reviewed July 2026. Creventa results such as wet-spend uplift, time saved and reduced food waste are typical outcomes reported by customers and vary by venue and event.
Competitor details on this page are based on each provider's public website and marketing materials, last reviewed July 2026. If anything is out of date, let us know and we will correct it. Creventa results such as wet-spend uplift, time saved and reduced food waste are typical outcomes reported by customers and vary by venue and event.