Restaurant ordering in Guelph: what the numbers say
Guelph grew 9.1% 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.
Guelph has about 1,644 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 Guelph
You can draw separate zones and fees for the parts of Guelph you serve. Restaurants here often think in terms of areas like these:
- Downtown
- Old University
- The Ward
- South End
Local facts for Guelph restaurants
The Ontario School of Agriculture and Experimental Farm opened in Guelph in 1874. It was renamed the Ontario Agricultural College in 1880, and the college is one of the three founding colleges of the University of Guelph.
Sources: University of Guelph, Ontario Agricultural College history.
Nearby cities you can reach
The closest large municipalities to Guelph are Cambridge (21 km), Kitchener (24 km), Waterloo (24 km), Halton Hills (25 km), Milton (28 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 Ontario
Restaurant meals in Ontario carry the 13% HST (5% federal plus 8% provincial portion). For rebates on small purchases and the full rules, see sales tax in Ontario.
Chefzi shows tax on the checkout and receipt using the rates you set.
How Chefzi works for Guelph 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 Guelph?
No. Chefzi charges a flat monthly fee. Card processing fees still apply to card payments, as with any payment provider.
Can I deliver from Guelph to Cambridge?
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.