Restaurant ordering in Gatineau: what the numbers say
Gatineau grew 5.4% between 2016 and 2021, a steady rate. In a settled market, repeat customers are what keep a restaurant busy, so offers for returning guests and easy reordering matter more than chasing new reach.
Gatineau is spread out, at about 851 people per km² over 342 km². Set delivery fees by distance so long trips pay for themselves, and give pickup customers a reason to choose it.
Delivery zones across Gatineau
You can draw separate zones and fees for the parts of Gatineau you serve. Restaurants here often think in terms of areas like these:
- Hull
- Aylmer
- Gatineau (secteur)
- Buckingham
- Masson-Angers
Local facts for Gatineau restaurants
Gatineau sits on the north shore of the Ottawa River, directly across from Ottawa. The two cities make up the National Capital Region.
Sources: Statistics Canada; Ville de Gatineau.
Nearby cities you can reach
The closest large municipalities to Gatineau are Ottawa (7 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 Quebec
Restaurant meals in Quebec carry the 5% GST plus the 9.975% QST, about 14.975% in total, shown as two separate lines on receipts. For rebates on small purchases and the full rules, see sales tax in Quebec.
Chefzi shows tax on the checkout and receipt using the rates you set.
How Chefzi works for Gatineau 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 Gatineau?
No. Chefzi charges a flat monthly fee. Card processing fees still apply to card payments, as with any payment provider.
Can I deliver from Gatineau to Ottawa?
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.