Menually

Contactless Ordering

The Complete Contactless
Menu System

The fastest, safest, and most profitable way to take orders in modern hospitality. Replace dirty physical menus with a high-converting digital storefront right at the table.

What is a Contactless Menu System?

A contactless menu system allows diners to scan a QR code placed on their table using their own smartphones. Instead of waiting for a server to bring physical, printed menus, guests instantly access an interactive digital menu. Modern systems like Menually don't require app downloads — everything runs natively in the mobile browser.

4 Ways Physical Menus Are Costing You Money

1. Hygiene Concerns

Physical menus are handled by dozens of people daily. Contactless menus eliminate this touchpoint entirely, putting health-conscious guests at ease.

2. Cost of Printing

Changing a price by 50p, removing an 86'd item, or updating seasonal dishes requires expensive reprints. Digital menus update instantly for free.

3. Slow Table Turns

Waiting for menus, waiting to order, and waiting to pay adds an average of 15 minutes to every dining experience. Contactless ordering removes each friction point.

4. Missed Upsells

Servers forget to offer sides or premium drinks. A digital menu automatically prompts strategic upsells before checkout, increasing average order value by up to 20%.

How Menually Outperforms Generic QR Generators

Many restaurants made the mistake of uploading a PDF to a generic QR code generator. This is not a contactless menu system. PDFs require pinching and zooming, cannot take orders, do not translate languages, and cannot be updated dynamically without generating a new code.

With Menually, your QR menu is a fully-fledged web application. You can toggle items out-of-stock live during service, allow customers to filter by dietary requirements (Vegan, Gluten-Free), and take contactless payments via Apple Pay and Google Pay.

Scan to Order — Works for Every Type of Venue

Menually's contactless scan-to-order system is built to serve the full spectrum of UK hospitality. Whether you run a busy brunch café in Shoreditch or a 200-cover hotel restaurant in Edinburgh, the same platform powers your guest experience.

Restaurants

Full dine-in ordering with table management, upsells, and contactless payment. Works for à la carte and set-menu formats.

Cafés & Brunch Spots

Fast counter-service menus with allergen filters and daily specials that update in seconds — perfect for high-footfall openings.

Bars & Pubs

Drinks menus with modifiers (draught vs. bottled, ice, mixers). Reduce queuing at the bar with table-side scan to order.

Hotels

Serve guests in rooms, poolside, and the restaurant with multi-location menus. Multi-language support for international guests.

Food Trucks

No hardware, no terminals. Share a QR code on your menu board and accept orders and Apple Pay with nothing but your phone.

Dark Kitchens

Run multiple virtual brands from one kitchen. Each brand gets its own menu, QR code, and order stream in the dashboard.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a contactless menu system?
A contactless menu system lets diners access your menu by scanning a QR code with their own smartphone — no physical menus, no apps to download. Modern systems like Menually go further: guests can also browse food photos, filter by allergens, and place orders directly from their phone.
How does a contactless menu improve table turns?
Physical menus create two friction points: waiting for a server to bring them, and waiting to place an order. With a contactless system, guests start browsing the moment they sit down and can order without waiting for a server. Studies show this reduces per-table service time by 10–20 minutes.
Do my customers need to download an app?
No. Menually menus are web-based and open instantly in any mobile browser when a guest scans the QR code. Nothing to install, no account needed.
Can I take payments through the contactless menu system?
Yes — on Menually's paid plans, guests can order and pay via Apple Pay, Google Pay, or card directly through the menu. This eliminates the payment bottleneck at the end of a meal.
How do I get the QR codes to display in my restaurant?
Menually generates a print-ready QR code once your menu is live. You can print it on table tents, stickers, coasters, or any surface. We also support custom-branded QR codes on paid plans.
What happens if I change my menu after printing the QR codes?
Your QR code points to a permanent URL — you never need to reprint. Update prices, hide sold-out items, or add seasonal dishes from the Menually dashboard at any time. Changes are live in seconds.