Restaurant ordering in Kingston: what the numbers say
Kingston grew 7.0% 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.
Kingston covers 452 km² at only about 293 people per km², so many addresses sit far from any restaurant. Draw delivery zones around the neighbourhoods you can actually reach in time, and promote pickup to everyone else.
Delivery zones across Kingston
You can draw separate zones and fees for the parts of Kingston you serve. Restaurants here often think in terms of areas like these:
- Downtown
- Williamsville
- Portsmouth Village
- Kingston West
Local facts for Kingston restaurants
Kingston is home to the Royal Military College of Canada, a military university on Point Frederick near downtown.
Sources: Royal Military College of Canada (rmc-cmr.ca).
Nearby cities you can reach
Kingston is a regional centre. The nearest large municipality is Belleville (72 km), so most of your orders will come from within Kingston and the communities around it.
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 Kingston 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 Kingston?
No. Chefzi charges a flat monthly fee. Card processing fees still apply to card payments, as with any payment provider.
Can I deliver from Kingston to Belleville?
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.