Overview
This guide shows how to create, manage, and process pre orders using Future Tabs.
Step 1: Start the Order
Select items as normal
Add everything to the basket
Step 2: Create the Pre Order Tab
Tap Send to Tab
Enter the customer name
Add any details in the Notes field
Add Arrival Date and Time in the Schedule section
Tap Create
Step 3: Find the Tab
Go to Open Tabs
Tap Future Tabs on the right
Your scheduled tab will appear here
Step 4: Take Payment in Advance (Optional)
Tap Checkout
Take payment by Card, Cash, or Online
To take payment online, share the Receipt Link via SMS or Email
💡 In Live Order Manager → Scheduled, you can see if the tab is Paid or Unpaid
Step 5: When the Customer Arrives
Go to Future Tabs
Search for the correct tab
Tap Send to Kitchen
Step 6: What Happens Next
The order moves to Live Order Manager → New
It appears on the Live Screen
The ticket prints automatically
Service continues as normal