Refer a food business
When a business you refer signs up and stays active for 6 months, you both get 1 month free. Their reward is independent of yours β no catch.
- β Up to 3 free months per rolling year
- β Just ask us for your referral code
Every food business deserves a great website β we fully manage and build it in 6 days.
The four things quietly costing independent food businesses money every week.
Every order on the big platforms hands away a third of your margin β and the customer's details stay with them, not you.
Without a proper website you're invisible when someone searches for a takeaway nearby β your competitors get the click instead.
WhatsApp, phone calls, three delivery apps and paper tickets β nothing in one place, and mistakes slip through at the busiest time.
You know you should do more online, but agencies are expensive and doing it yourself never reaches the top of the list.
Prices, specials, hours β we handle everything from there
You review, we adjust, then we go live together
New prices? Holiday hours? Specials? We act instantly
We ask for 3 months to show you results β then cancel anytime with 30 days notice
The delivery apps charge you for every customer β then keep their details. We do the opposite.
Customer names, emails and phone numbers go straight to you β never locked inside a platform.
Build your Google reputation with review prompts that send happy diners to your profile.
Run your own offers and loyalty and reach repeat customers directly β no middleman fee.
Every site is fully managed. We handle the updates, you focus on the food.
How MenuByte compares to the usual ways of getting your food business online.
| What you get | MenuByte | Deliveroo / Just Eat | DIY (Wix / Squarespace) | Web agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commission per order | ~3.5% + 20p | Up to 30% | Varies | None (but high fees) |
| Custom website built for you | β | β | You build it | β |
| SEO set up properly | β | β | Up to you | Costs extra |
| You own your customer data | β Always | β They keep it | β | β |
| Fully managed, same-day updates | β | n/a | β DIY | Hourly rate |
| Time to launch | 6 days | Days | Weeks | Weeksβmonths |
| Monthly cost | From Β£39 | Free + big cut | ~Β£15β30 | £££ |
Got specific needs that Essential or Pro don't cover? We'll build a plan around your restaurant.
All prices exclude VAT. VAT will be applied where applicable. Invoiced monthly via bank transfer or PayPal. We ask for 3 months to show you results β after that, cancel with 30 days notice anytime.
All plans include free hosting, SSL, and ongoing support. No hidden fees.
Stay with MenuByte or send a fellow food business our way β and we'll thank you for it.
When a business you refer signs up and stays active for 6 months, you both get 1 month free. Their reward is independent of yours β no catch.
Stay a year and we say thank you automatically β 1 month free plus a free plan upgrade with the setup fee waived.
Full terms apply β see our Terms of Service. Prices exclude VAT.
Share your menu, opening hours, contact details, and any branding preferences. We will confirm receipt and get started within 2 hours.
We build your fully mobile-optimised website and share a preview link for your review. Everything is in place β menu, hours, location, and ordering (Pro plan).
Review the site and share any changes β wording, colours, menu items, photos. We action all amendments the same day and send an updated preview for your approval.
Once you are happy, we publish your site, connect your own domain or provide a free subdomain to get you started, and deliver print-ready QR codes. Your restaurant is live and ready for customers.
The Pro plan includes online ordering with a built-in cart powered by Stripe. Orders trigger a confirmation email to the customer and an alert to the restaurant. Most restaurants process orders manually in under 2 minutes. Full POS integration is available on custom quotes.
We ask for 3 months to show you results β after that, simply give us 30 days notice and we will take care of everything. Your content β menu, photos, and text β is always yours to keep. Please note that the website template and code remain the property of service provider. We are happy to assist with exporting your content should you need it.
Your site is hosted on Cloudflare's global network β one of the largest in the world. It handles any level of traffic without slowing down, even during your busiest service periods.
Our team is UK-based and available Monday to Friday, 9amβ6pm. For urgent matters β such as a site issue or a same-day menu change β we aim to respond within 2 hours. You can reach us by email or WhatsApp at any time.
Every site we build includes proper meta tags, structured data, and Google Maps integration β everything Google needs to index your restaurant correctly. Results vary depending on your location and competition, but we set your site up to the highest technical SEO standard from day one.
Absolutely. Simply WhatsApp or email us your changes β new prices, updated hours, seasonal specials, new dishes β and we will have them live the same day. All routine updates are included in your monthly plan at no extra charge.
We would love to have you back. Return within 6 months β no setup fee. Within 12 months β 50% setup fee. After 12 months β full setup fee. Any plan you like.
You are welcome to supply your own photos β the better the images, the better your site will look. If you do not have photos, we can source high-quality stock images that match your cuisine at no extra cost.
Every day without a website is a day customers can't find you online. Over 80% of diners search for a restaurant online before visiting or ordering. A website puts you in front of those customers β permanently.
Your site stays live for 30 days after cancellation, giving you time to make alternative arrangements. Your content β menu, photos, and text β is always yours to keep. We'll provide it all in a format you can hand to any web developer.
Yes β upgrade anytime by paying the setup fee difference between plans. New features go live within 2β5 working days. Downgrade anytime with 30 days written notice. No refund on setup fees already paid.
Yes. Refer a food business that signs up and stays active for 6 months β you both get 1 month free, and their reward is independent of your account. Up to 3 referral credits in any rolling 12-month period. Just ask us for your referral code.
Absolutely. Every 12 months with MenuByte you receive 1 month free plus a free plan upgrade (setup fee waived). Repeats every year you stay with us.
We ask for 3 months to prove results β then cancel anytime with 30 days notice.
Already have a site or menu elsewhere? We move it all across for you at no extra cost.
A UK-based team on WhatsApp and email β never a bot. Same-day on routine changes.
Join food businesses across the UK who chose MenuByte. Live in 6 days β guaranteed.