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Sunday Lunch Preorder System
£250 weekly waste reduction, 40% capacity increase
The Problem
- •Huge food waste from unpredictable Sunday lunch numbers
- •Running out of popular dishes while having surplus of others
- •Customer disappointment when favorite dishes unavailable
- •Staff stress from not knowing how much to prepare
What We Tried First (Failed!)
- ✗Guessing based on weather forecasts - still inaccurate
- ✗Reducing menu options - lost customer variety
- ✗Cook-to-order system - too slow for Sunday volume
What Actually Worked
- ✓Implemented AI-powered demand prediction system
- ✓Created easy online preorder system with payment processing
- ✓Automated reminder system for regular customers
- ✓Dynamic pricing for peak times and popular dishes
- ✓Integration with kitchen prep schedules
Sunday lunch went from our most stressful service to our most profitable. Knowing exactly what to cook changed everything.
The Results
Food Waste
Reduced £250 weekly
Capacity Utilization
40% increase
Customer Satisfaction
95% get first choice dish
Staff Stress
Significantly reduced
Time Investment
- •12 hours setup + 30 minutes weekly management
What We Learned
- •Customers appreciate knowing their meal is guaranteed
- •Preorders create commitment - lower no-show rates
- •Predictable demand enables better ingredient purchasing
- •Staff performance improves with clear preparation targets
These Aren't Just Case Studies
Every strategy, every number, every result comes from our own pub. We've tested it all at The Anchor first. The failures taught us what to avoid. The successes showed us what to share.
When you work with Orange Jelly, you're getting proven strategies from someone who's been in your shoes and found a way out.
See How We Can Help YouThe Numbers Don't Lie
71%
Food GP
25-35
Quiz Regulars
£250
Weekly Savings
70k
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