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Kiosk ordering basics

Last updated 2026-06-271 min read

Guest-facing flow, session boundaries, and handoff to the kitchen.

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Self-service kiosks reduce lines and give guests control. Ellich treats kiosk sessions as guest-facing and must stay safe and clear.

Guest flow

  1. Guest starts an order on the kiosk.
  2. They add items and modifiers as required.
  3. They pay (if enabled) or the order is sent to the kitchen for prep.

Session boundaries

  • Staff sessions and guest kiosk sessions should not be mixed on the same device.
  • If your venue uses shared devices, follow your internal policy for reset between guests.

Kitchen handoff

  • After payment or submission, confirm the ticket appears on KDS for a test order during training.

Accessibility

  • Keep text legible; avoid cluttering the first screen with too many choices.