Restaurant ordering in London: what the numbers say
London grew 10.0% 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.
London is spread out, at about 1,004 people per km² over 420 km². Set delivery fees by distance so long trips pay for themselves, and give pickup customers a reason to choose it.
Delivery zones across London
You can draw separate zones and fees for the parts of London you serve. Restaurants here often think in terms of areas like these:
- Downtown
- Old East Village
- Wortley Village
- Richmond Row
- Masonville
- Byron
Local facts for London restaurants
Covent Garden Market dates from 1835, when a patent was issued for a public fair or mart, and it has had a permanent home downtown since 1845.
Sources: Covent Garden Market (coventmarket.com/market-history).
Nearby cities you can reach
London is a regional centre. The nearest large municipality is Kitchener (79 km), so most of your orders will come from within London 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 London 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 London?
No. Chefzi charges a flat monthly fee. Card processing fees still apply to card payments, as with any payment provider.
Can I deliver from London to Kitchener?
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.