The right kitchen setup is the one your team can follow during service. Compare how work is seen, updated and completed, along with the equipment and fallback procedures your restaurant needs.
| Question | Kitchen display | Printed tickets |
|---|---|---|
| How is active work seen? | A shared digital queue can show order state and age. | Staff organize physical tickets and their order. |
| How are changes handled? | A supported workflow can keep updated order context visible. | The team needs an agreed way to mark or replace changed tickets. |
| How do stations coordinate? | Station and expo features can divide and bring work together. | Ticket routing and physical handoff depend on the setup. |
| What needs preparation? | Screen position, power, network and team training. | Printer compatibility, paper, placement and ticket procedures. |
Choose around the handoff
Follow a typical order from acceptance to preparation and completion. Ask where item choices are read, who notices exceptions and how the team knows a complete order is ready. Consider readability and workflow with the actual equipment you intend to use.
LineForge Kitchen Standard
Core includes a live kitchen queue with accepted-order detail, modifiers, notes, ticket progress and service context. It supports the everyday preparation and handoff flow.
When Kitchen Pro fits
Kitchen Pro adds station and expo workflows, routing, priority, hold, recall and kitchen analytics. These controls fit restaurants that need more coordination across preparation areas.
See Kitchen Standard and Kitchen Pro. Any printer or equipment requirement should be reviewed for the exact supported configuration during setup.