At a glance
| What matters | tastie. | GloriaFood |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly fee | £0: no tastie. monthly fee | Core ordering free; optional add-ons from US$19 to US$49 a month Source ↗ |
| Commission on orders | 0% restaurant commission | “No commission per order” Source ↗ |
| Fee the customer pays | £1 per order, whatever the order size | Not stated on its website |
| Card processing | Paid by the restaurant, at a rate confirmed in writing before launch | An optional US$29-a-month service connects your own payment gateway; gateway fees are separate Source ↗ |
| Setup or activation fee | No tastie. setup fee | “No setup fee” Source ↗ |
| Contract | You review the agreement before your restaurant goes live | No contract for the core service; the optional POS has a 2-year commitment. The service ends on 30 April 2027 Source 1 ↗ Source 2 ↗ |
| Hardware | Free SUNMI V2 or V3 terminal and printer paper. The terminal remains the property of ACORN RESERVE LTD | None needed for ordering; a free POS starter kit comes with the optional POS Source ↗ |
Where GloriaFood is strong
How tastie. is different
GloriaFood is a tool you set up and run yourself. With tastie., we set up your menu for you from photos, a PDF or a link, and you check it before it goes live.
tastie. charges the restaurant no monthly fee and 0% commission; your customers pay just £1 per order, whatever the order size.
What each one includes
tastie.
- Your own ordering website on your own web address, with a free .co.uk or .com if you need one and it is available.
- Your menu set up for you from photos, a PDF or a link. You check it before it goes live.
- A free SUNMI V2 or V3 terminal that prints orders at the counter, plus free printer paper. The terminal remains the property of ACORN RESERVE LTD.
- Collection, or delivery by your own drivers. tastie. does not provide couriers.
Which should you choose?
Choose GloriaFood if you need a free ordering widget for now and are ready to move before it closes on 30 April 2027.
Choose tastie. if you want your own ordering website with no monthly fee and 0% commission, your menu set up for you, and you offer collection or deliver with your own drivers.
Whichever you choose, compare quotes on the same footing: the same number of orders, the same order value, and every fee, including card processing.
Sources
- GloriaFood homepage ↗: the end-of-life date
- GloriaFood pricing ↗: free ordering, add-on prices, commission, setup fee, contracts and hardware
Checked by hand on 31 October 2026. tastie.’s terms are on the offer page.
GloriaFood and Oracle are trademarks of their owners. tastie. is not affiliated with or endorsed by GloriaFood. Facts about GloriaFood come from its own website on the date shown; prices and terms change, so ask GloriaFood for a current quote. Spotted a mistake? Tell us and we’ll correct it.