Restaurant ordering in Surrey: what the numbers say
Surrey grew 9.7% between 2016 and 2021, faster than the national average of 5.2%. Growth like that brings new customers every year, so it pays to collect their contact details with each direct order and build a list you own.
Surrey has about 1,798 people per km², which is typical of a busy suburban city. Most customers will drive or have food delivered, so a radius of a few kilometres with distance-based fees is a good starting point.
Delivery zones across Surrey
You can draw separate zones and fees for the parts of Surrey you serve. Restaurants here often think in terms of areas like these:
- Whalley (City Centre)
- Newton
- Guildford
- Fleetwood
- Cloverdale
- South Surrey
Local facts for Surrey restaurants
Surrey is one of British Columbia’s fastest-growing cities. BC Stats estimated its population at 733,760 in 2026 and projects 955,249 by 2046.
Sources: City of Surrey, population estimates and projections (BC Stats).
Nearby cities you can reach
The closest large municipalities to Surrey are New Westminster (5 km), Port Coquitlam (9 km), Coquitlam (11 km), Burnaby (12 km), District of North Vancouver (18 km). Distances are straight-line from the city centre. If your kitchen sits near a boundary, one Chefzi delivery zone can cover customers on both sides of the line.
Sales tax on online orders in British Columbia
Restaurant food in British Columbia carries the 5% GST. Prepared food is generally exempt from BC’s 7% PST, but alcohol sold with meals carries a 10% PST. For rebates on small purchases and the full rules, see sales tax in British Columbia.
Chefzi shows tax on the checkout and receipt using the rates you set.
How Chefzi works for Surrey restaurants
Pricing is a flat monthly fee: see plans in CAD. Moving from GloriaFood? Read our GloriaFood migration guide.
- Your own ordering page and app, with your name and menu, and no commission per order.
- Delivery, pickup and table ordering from one menu.
- Orders go to a tablet or printer in your kitchen.
- Customer list and offers you control, for repeat orders.
- Card payments paid out to your own account.
Frequently asked questions
Does Chefzi take commission on orders in Surrey?
No. Chefzi charges a flat monthly fee. Card processing fees still apply to card payments, as with any payment provider.
Can I deliver from Surrey to New Westminster?
Yes, if it fits your kitchen. You choose your delivery radius or draw zones on a map, and you can charge a higher fee for longer trips.