Restaurant & Take-Away Energy, Connectivity & Payments

Restaurant & Take-Away Sector Overview

From lunch-rush queues to late-night deliveries, food-service margins disappear fast when energy, internet or card fees spike. Kitchens run energy-hungry equipment all day; POS and third-party delivery tablets need reliable broadband; diners expect tap-to-pay in seconds. Bright Edge solves each pain point—negotiating lower utility tariffs, installing resilient connectivity and slashing MDRs so chefs stay cooking and tills stay ringing.

Business Energy for Restaurants & Take-Aways

Commercial ranges, extractors and refrigeration soak up electricity and gas. As a restaurant energy broker, Bright Edge profiles your half-hour meter data, seasonal covers and contract end-dates, then tenders our wholesale network for tariffs tuned to kitchen loads and long opening hours. We can stagger renewals across multi-site groups or forward-buy rates 12 months in advance to protect budgets.

• Fixed or flex tariffs aligned to trading peaks and prep periods

• 100 % REGO-backed power for greener menus

• Hassle-free contract management, renewal and switching service

At-a-glance benefits

Broadband & Connectivity for Restaurants & Take-Aways

Order tablets, cloud POS, loyalty apps and guest Wi-Fi can’t afford lag. Bright Edge delivers symmetrical fibre, backed by automatic 4G/5G fail-over to keep Uber Eats, Deliveroo and kitchen screens online during dinner rush. Pop-up trucks or dark kitchens? Rapid-deploy wireless links ensure reliable service wherever you operate.

• 99.9 % SLA with sub-second cellular fail-over for uninterrupted tills

• VLANs separate guest Wi-Fi from cardholder data for PCI safety

• Scales from 100 Mb single outlet to multi-Gb central commissary

Connectivity highlights

Payment & Card-Terminal Solutions for Restaurants & Take-Aways

Slow terminals lose tips and frustrate customers. As a restaurant payments provider, Bright Edge supplies countertop, handheld and mobile GPRS readers, plus EPOS integrations for split bills, gratuities and pay-at-table. Wholesale acquiring rates often cut MDRs 15–30 %, and Pay-by-Link handles phone orders or deposits for group bookings.

• Tip capture, split-bill and service-charge options baked in

• NFC wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay) and QR pay supported

• PCI portal and quarterly scans keep compliance hassle-free

Payments perks

VoIP Telephony for Restaurants & Take-Aways

Phone-in reservations and takeaway calls still drive revenue. Our restaurant VoIP telephone system offers auto-attendants (press 1 for booking, 2 for collection), call-queue music, and mobile apps for staff ensuring no order is missed. Inclusive minutes trim off-peak call costs to suppliers.

• Keep existing numbers; migration outside service hours

• Burst extra lines for seasonal peaks or promo nights

• Call-recording for dispute resolution and staff training

Voice advantages

How we deliver for your business

Send us a quick email or call outlining your current telecom, payments and energy usage or specific requirements. Our UK‑based team will respond promptly to clarify any details and schedule your personalised assessment.

Reach Out

We Design Your Solution

We analyse your existing setup, benchmark leading providers, and assemble a tailored bundle to meet your requirements. Then we prepare a no‑obligation quote focused on optimising performance, reliability, and cost savings for your business. ​

Approve & Enjoy

Once you approve our proposal, we’ll jump on a brief call to finalise timelines and ensure a seamless installation or migration. Then you start saving money and can relax, knowing your business is powered by an efficient, optimised setup, all consolidated onto one simple monthly invoice.

Frequently asked questions

How much can a restaurant save on utilities?

Most venues cut combined electricity and gas spend 15–30 % after switching through Bright Edge.

Is VoIP reliable for order lines?

VoIP runs on prioritised bandwidth with 99.9 % uptime; automatic fail-over keeps calls live if fibre drops.

Will broadband installation disrupt service?

No. We provision and test new lines first, then switch outside trading hours for zero downtime.

Can I lock in energy rates before renewal?

Forward-buy facility secures wholesale prices up to a year in advance, shielding budgets from market spikes.

Can terminals handle tips and split bills?

Yes, our handheld readers support gratuities, bill splits and pay-at-table workflows.

Do you integrate with my existing EPOS?

We support popular systems via plug-ins or open APIs, ensuring quick rollout, we will always check before installation.

Ready to serve guests faster and cut overheads?

Get in touch today to see what Bright Edge can do for you - book your free, no-obligation utiltiy review by completing the contact form.