Tech on Toast, The Hospitality Tech Podcast
Tech on Toast, The Hospitality Tech Podcast
Chris Fletcher
🎯 On-Table Ordering That Works β€” with Manuel Costin from KATE Media
33 minutes Posted Nov 19, 2025 at 12:56 am.
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In this episode, we explore how KATE Media’s dedicated on-table ordering and payment device is changing the way restaurants serve, sell, and scale. Host Chris Fletcher chats with Manuel Costin, Country Manager at KATE Media, about why a physical, brandable device outperforms QR codes β€” boosting guest control, staff efficiency, and average spend.

πŸ’‘ What you’ll learn

  • πŸ“± Why a physical device creates a smoother, faster ordering experience than QR codes

  • πŸ‘©β€πŸ³ How staff use lights and smart watches to stay in sync during service peaks

  • πŸ’° The measurable uplift in average order value and guest satisfaction

  • πŸ”— How KATE integrates seamlessly with POS, payments, loyalty, and reporting

  • 🧁 Why brands like Heavenly Desserts and Elan CafΓ© are embracing the tech

🎧 Listen now on Spotify: Tech on Toast Podcast β€” On-Table Ordering That Works
πŸ”— Find KATE Media: katemedia.com | Connect with Manuel on LinkedIn

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