Oracle, which acquired GloriaFood in 2021, has set the platform’s full end-of-service date for 30 April 2027 after owner Oracle confirmed its end-of-life, and new sign-ups already closed in early 2026.
Also that no official data export tool will exist after the deadline menus, customer records, and order history are permanently deleted once the platform goes offline.
For UK restaurants, the strongest replacements are Deonde, Ressto, Slerp, OrderYOYO, Square Online, Storekit, and Vita Mojo each offering commission-free or low-commission direct ordering with UK-ready payments and support.
Also that no official data export tool will exist after the deadline menus, customer records, and order history are permanently deleted once the platform goes offline.
GloriaFood served more than 123,000 restaurants across 50+ countries at its peak, but offered no native mobile app, no loyalty tools, and only one payment gateway (Stripe).
The UK is the world’s third-largest online food delivery market, and commission on third-party marketplace orders can run from the mid-teens up to around 30% per order, a big reason direct, commission-free ordering is gaining ground.
The End of GloriaFood: What UK Restaurants Need to Know Before Choosing GloriaFood Alternative
A good replacement should match what GloriaFood got right, free or low-cost direct ordering while fixing what it lacked, such as a branded app, delivery tools, and UK-relevant payment options. Not every online ordering system covers all of this out of the box.
Before shortlisting, check each platform against:
- Zero or low commission on direct orders, not just “free with conditions”
- A full branded website, not an embeddable widget alone
- Native iOS and Android apps under your own restaurant name
- UK payment support (card processing, Apple Pay/Google Pay, and GDPR-compliant data hosting)
- POS integration with systems common in UK hospitality
- Built-in loyalty, marketing, and delivery management tools
- A guided menu migration path so you’re not rebuilding everything from a spreadsheet
The 7 Best GloriaFood Alternatives for UK Restaurants in 2026
These seven cover the range UK operators actually need from single-site independents to multi-location chains. Each entry notes who it suits best so you can shortlist faster.
1. Deonde
Deonde is a 100% white-label ordering and delivery platform built to replace everything GloriaFood offered plus the driver app, loyalty engine, and payment coverage it never had. It’s built for restaurants that want to own their brand, not rent someone else’s widget.
- 0% commission on every order, with plans starting around $39/month
- Branded iOS and Android apps published under your restaurant’s name, not a shared widget
- A built-in GPS driver app for delivery tracking and dispatch — something GloriaFood never offered
- 30+ payment gateways (versus GloriaFood’s Stripe-only setup), plus WhatsApp, Instagram, and Google ordering
- QR dine-in ordering included on every plan, not gated behind a “Pro” tier
- Free, guided menu migration from GloriaFood, typically live in around 3 days
- Rated 4.2/5 on G2 and 5.0/5 on Capterra, with a 15-day free trial and no card required
Best for: UK restaurants that want the fastest, most complete switch to website, apps, driver tracking, and loyalty without piecing together separate tools.
See the full Deonde vs GloriaFood feature comparison for a side-by-side breakdown.
2. Ressto
Ressto is another powerful, commission-free direct ordering system built to give restaurants total control over their digital orders, delivery tracking, and customer data. Instead of relying on a simple ordering widget, Ressto provides a complete ecosystem to replace GloriaFood, from branded apps to kitchen operations.
- Zero commission on orders, offering a free basic version like GloriaFood.
- Complete delivery management system, including a driver app and real-time tracking (available on the Pro plan and above).
- Branded iOS and Android apps under your restaurant’s name, plus a custom website domain to strengthen your brand identity.
- Built-in restaurant tools, including QR code ordering for dine-in, loyalty reward programs, and table booking.
- Seamless operations with POS integration, a dedicated kitchen order taking app, and multi-outlet support for growing businesses.
Best for: Independent restaurants, pizzerias, and growing local chains that want a highly affordable, all-in-one system to manage both dine-in QR orders and delivery logistics without paying marketplace commissions.
3. Slerp
Slerp is a London-based platform, ten years in the market, built around owning the full ordering-to-delivery flow rather than bolting on third-party middleware.
- Commission-free direct ordering on a flat monthly fee
- Native courier integrations Deliveroo Express, Uber Direct, and Stuart, with Just Eat Go added from Q2 2026
- Built-in loyalty, CRM, and catering tools, plus branded apps with hundreds of live restaurant deployments
- Reports a 4.9★ rating on Capterra and positions itself as the UK’s top-rated online ordering platform on Trustpilot
Best for: Premium independents and bakeries that want native delivery courier integration without middleware, and are happy to pay a flat fee for it.
4. OrderYOYO
OrderYOYO is a large-scale European platform trusted by more than 16,000 restaurants and takeaways, recently expanded through its acquisition of Foodticket to cover the Benelux region too.
- Personalised branded website and app, plus in-store counter and kiosk ordering on one connected system
- Commission-based pricing on your own channel not a marketplace cut which OrderYOYO says helps restaurants keep up to 20% more profit than relying on third-party apps alone
- Backed by Pollen Street Capital, giving it scale most independents don’t have access to elsewhere
Best for: Busy UK takeaways and QSRs that want a fully managed branded app without building one from scratch.
5. Square Online
Square Online is the lowest-risk starting point for a very small or brand-new UK restaurant, especially one already using Square for card payments in-store.
- Free base plan available, with standard card-processing fees applied per transaction rather than a monthly platform fee
- Orders sync directly with Square POS, so there’s no manual re-entry if you already use Square hardware
- Fastest, simplest DIY setup on this list good for testing direct ordering before committing to a bigger platform
Best for: Very small independents and new openings that want to start taking direct orders today with minimal upfront cost.
6. Storekit
Storekit is another London-based operator, covering QR code menus, pay-at-table ordering, digital billing, and catering for pubs, casual dining, and quick-service venues.
- Strong QR code ordering and pay-at-table tools, including split-bill and tab functionality
- Integrates with UK-specific POS systems such as Tissl, ICR Touch, and TouchBistro
- More focused on in-venue ordering than delivery, so it suits dine-in-heavy operators better than delivery-first ones
Best for: UK pubs and casual dining venues where table-side and QR ordering matter more than delivery.
7. Vita Mojo
Vita Mojo is a London-based enterprise platform used by well-known UK chains including Nando’s, GAIL’s Bakery, LEON, and Neat Burger, making it the outlier here for scale rather than independents.
- Full-stack digital ordering, kitchen management, and loyalty platform, not just an ordering widget
- Vita Mojo reports that its menu customisation and ordering UI can lift average transaction value by up to 30%
- Plans start around £50 per user/month priced for chains and multi-site groups, not single independents
Best for: Multi-location UK restaurant chains and enterprise brands that have outgrown single-site tools entirely.
How Much Does It Cost to Switch From GloriaFood?
Most commission-free restaurant ordering platforms in this list start between free and roughly $40–£50 a month, well below what most UK restaurants lose to marketplace commission in a single busy month. The real cost of switching is migration time, not the software itself.
Pro Tip: In our experience working with restaurants migrating off legacy platforms, the biggest hidden cost isn’t the subscription — it’s rebuilding your menu and payment setup manually. Restaurants that use a guided migration (rather than starting from scratch) typically go live in days, not weeks, and avoid the order-taking gap that costs real revenue.
To see the maths, here’s an illustrative example on a single £30 takeaway order:
| Channel | Typical Commission Range | Restaurant Keeps |
| Third-party marketplace (mid-tier) | ~15–20% | ~£24–£25.50 |
| Third-party marketplace (premium tier) | ~25–30% | ~£21–£22.50 |
| Direct ordering platform (Deonde, Ressto, Flipdish, Slerp) | 0% commission | £30 minus card processing only |
Across hundreds of orders a month, that gap compounds fast — which is why so many UK restaurants are treating this shutdown as a reason to move volume toward a direct ordering channel they actually own, not just a forced replacement.
For a deeper breakdown, see how to calculate the real ROI of food delivery software before committing to a plan.
Step-by-Step: How to Migrate From GloriaFood Before April 2027
Migrating sounds daunting, but it’s a five-step process regardless of which platform you choose.
The risks of waiting too long to replace GloriaFood get worse the closer you get to the deadline, so starting early matters more than moving fast.
- Export your data now. Pull your menu structure, customer list, and order history out of GloriaFood while export tools still work reliably.
- Shortlist 2–3 platforms from this list based on your restaurant type, order volume, and whether delivery or dine-in matters more.
- Rebuild your menu and reconnect payments. This is usually the slowest, most expensive part of switching if done manually — categories, modifiers, delivery zones, and gateway setup all need re-entering by hand. Platforms like Deonde solve this with a free, guided menu management migration that moves everything across in days instead of weeks.
- Run both platforms in parallel for a short overlap window so live orders never stop flowing.
- Notify customers with your new ordering link via email, SMS, or a WhatsApp broadcast once you’re confident everything works.
Your Next Step
Don’t wait for the April 2027 deadline to force your hand — export first, then move on your own timeline.
- Today: Log into GloriaFood and export your menu, customer list, and order history.
- This week: Book a demo or start a free trial with 2–3 platforms from this list.
- Within 30 days: Pick your platform and start the guided migration while GloriaFood still runs in parallel.
- Before you cancel GloriaFood: Test every ordering channel website, app, and QR and confirm payments are processed correctly.
- Once live: Message your customer list with your new direct ordering link so repeat orders don’t drop off.
