iPad POS System for Restaurants UK 2026

An iPad makes an excellent restaurant POS terminal. The screen size is ideal for menu browsing, the touch interface is intuitive for staff, and using an iPad you already own costs nothing extra. Bill Feeds runs entirely in Safari on any iPad — no App Store download required, no proprietary hardware.

Why iPad POS is Popular in UK Restaurants

• Cost: An iPad Air you already own vs £800–£1,200 for a proprietary POS terminal
• Flexibility: Staff can carry the iPad to the table for tableside ordering
• Screen quality: Retina display makes menu images and order details crisp
• Reliability: iPads have excellent battery life and Apple's hardware quality
• Familiarity: Most UK hospitality staff already know how to use an iPad

Setting Up Bill Feeds on iPad

Bill Feeds is a Progressive Web App (PWA) — it runs in Safari on any iPad, with no App Store download. Setup takes under 10 minutes:

1. Open Safari on your iPad and navigate to billfeeds.com
2. Tap Get Started and create your account
3. Enter your restaurant details, set your menu, and configure tables
4. Tap Safari's Share button → Add to Home Screen for an app-like icon
5. Open the home screen icon — Bill Feeds launches full-screen, like a native app

iPad vs Android Tablet for Restaurant POS

Bill Feeds works on both. Here's a quick comparison:

iPad as Kitchen Display

A separate iPad (or cheap Android tablet) can serve as a dedicated Kitchen Display System screen. Open Bill Feeds' KDS mode in a browser on the kitchen iPad — it shows all incoming orders in real-time. Staff mark items as in-progress and done directly on the screen. No additional hardware cost beyond a £150 tablet mounted in the kitchen.

Printing Receipts from iPad POS

Bill Feeds supports network and Bluetooth receipt printers. Any Epson ESC/POS compatible printer (the industry standard) works. A basic 80mm thermal receipt printer costs £40–£80 on Amazon. Connect to the same WiFi network as your iPad — no drivers needed.

Supported iPad Models

Bill Feeds works on any iPad running iOS 14 or later, including:

• iPad (7th gen and later)
• iPad Air (3rd gen and later)
• iPad Pro (all models)
• iPad mini (5th gen and later)

Pricing

• Starter — £19/mo: Full POS on your existing iPad, KDS, QR ordering, allergen management
• Growth — £39/mo: Multiple iPads across branches, advanced reporting
• Enterprise — £79/mo: Restaurant groups, unlimited devices and branches