Products/WhatsApp Ordering
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Official WhatsApp Business Cloud API & Flows

Turn WhatsApp chats into paid kitchen orders automatically.

Your customers browse your interactive menu, customize dishes, drop delivery location pins, and pay instantly via UPI or cards—all inside WhatsApp. Orders fire straight to your KDS and till without manual typing.

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Chinar Café 🍁✓
Verified Business
Hi! Can I see the menu for lunch takeaway? 🍽️12:30 PM
Chinar Café & Kitchen

Welcome! Browse our live menu and order takeaway or delivery directly here 👇

Paneer Tikka Roll₹180
Cold Brew Coffee₹160
📋 View Full Menu (24 items)
12:30 PM ✓✓
1 · Browse live menu in chat
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Chinar Café 🍁Verified Business
Your Cart · Takeaway
1 × Paneer Tikka (Spicy)₹180
1 × Cold Brew₹160
Total₹340
Cashfree Secure Checkout

Pay now to send order directly to the kitchen:

💳 Pay ₹340 via UPI / Card
GPay · PhonePe · Paytm · Cards
✓ Payment Received (₹340)Order #W-1048 confirmed!
2 · Customise & instant UPI payment
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Chinar Café 🍁Verified Business
Order #W-1048In Kitchen
✓Order placed (12:31 PM)
●Chef preparing (Est. 12 mins)
3Ready for collection
⚡ Fired straight into Kitchen KDS Station 1 · Till synchronized
Your Digital ReceiptTotal paid: ₹340 · Tax invoice #INV-492
📄 View Tax Receipt
3 · Live KDS tracking & receipt
Illustrative screen · sample data
The Traditional Dilemma vs The Unified Way

Customers message orders on WhatsApp, leaving floor staff juggling chaotic chat threads, missing item modifiers during peak rushes, and manually typing tickets into the till while orders sit unconfirmed.

Unlike third-party chatbots that dump unformatted text into a cashier's phone, ChinarPOS WhatsApp Ordering is deeply woven into your core restaurant engine. It uses official Meta WhatsApp Business Cloud API and WhatsApp Flows to render a live interactive menu right in the chat. When an item is 86'd on the EPOS Till, it disappears from WhatsApp immediately. When a customer confirms an order, it prints kitchen KOTs, appears on your Kitchen Display (KDS) with station routing, and issues a secure Cashfree UPI payment link. Furthermore, your staff can seamlessly chat with customers from the WhatsApp Business phone app anytime—the AI assistant automatically pauses when human staff reply and resumes when the customer places another order.

The Legacy Hassle

Floor staff spend 5–10 minutes typing back and forth on WhatsApp negotiating item options, prices, and delivery addresses.

The ChinarPOS Unified Standard

Interactive WhatsApp Flows guide guests through full menus, modifiers, portion sizes, and delivery pins in seconds.

✦ Reduces order placement time from 8 minutes to 45 seconds; eliminates manual order entry errors entirely.
The Legacy Hassle

Customers send screenshots of UPI transactions that cashiers must manually verify before kitchen staff begin prep.

The ChinarPOS Unified Standard

Built-in dynamic Cashfree payment links for UPI (GPay, PhonePe, Paytm) and cards, with instant automated webhook verification.

✦ Zero payment fraud, zero unverified screenshots, and instant prep firing upon genuine payment receipt.
The Legacy Hassle

Cashiers manually transcribe chat messages onto the POS till or handwrite paper KOTs, leading to forgotten modifiers and delayed service.

The ChinarPOS Unified Standard

Confirmed orders inject directly into your EPOS Till and Kitchen Display System (KDS) with exact customer notes and station filters.

✦ Kitchen gets instant order tickets the moment payment confirms; zero counter bottlenecks during dinner rushes.
The Legacy Hassle

Customers flood your phone with 'Where is my order?' messages while delivery drivers are on the road.

The ChinarPOS Unified Standard

Real-time automated WhatsApp status notifications keep guests updated: Order Confirmed → Preparing → Out for Delivery → Delivered.

✦ Eliminates 90% of status check phone calls, keeping floor staff focused on hospitality and food quality.
The Legacy Hassle

Third-party delivery aggregators charge 20%–30% commissions and conceal customer contact information.

The ChinarPOS Unified Standard

Zero commission. You pay only our transparent online-payment fee of 1.99% to 2.5% plus GST, gateway included, and 100% of customer phone numbers and preferences save to your CRM.

✦ Saves ₹40,000 to ₹1,20,000+ monthly in delivery aggregator commissions while building your own loyal customer database.
Human Psychology & Operations

Designed for how humans actually dine, cook, and manage.

When guests don't wait, staff aren't panicked, and the kitchen stays focused, profitability and calm follow naturally.

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Guest Psychology

Zero friction, zero downloads

Guests order directly in the app they use dozens of times a day. No new apps to download, no passwords to create, and instant UPI checkout with live delivery tracking in their existing chat thread.

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Floor & Kitchen Staff

Freedom from phone chaos

Staff no longer frantically read WhatsApp messages during peak rushes or hand-punch orders into the counter till. If a guest asks a custom question, staff can reply directly in the WhatsApp Business app—the assistant gracefully pauses.

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Business Owner ROI

Own your customers, protect your margins

Keep 100% of your guest data, phone numbers, and repeat order revenue without handing 25-30% of every ticket to third-party delivery apps. Trigger personalized promotions and re-engagement campaigns directly.

The End-to-End Workflow

How it reaches the kitchen and smooths service in real time.

Zero manual re-entry. Zero multi-app sync lag. Every stage connects directly from customer to kitchen.

STEP 01Meta Cloud API

Guest Initiates Chat

Customer sends 'Hi' or scans your WhatsApp QR code on social media, table tents, or takeout packaging.

STEP 02WhatsApp Flows

Interactive Flow Menu

Guest opens the in-chat visual menu, customizes item options (spice level, extra cheese), and selects Takeaway or Delivery.

STEP 03Instant Settlement

Instant Digital Payment

Chat generates a 1-tap Cashfree checkout link for UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm), credit/debit cards, or Cash on Delivery.

STEP 04Zero Manual Entry

Kitchen Firing & KDS

The exact order injects into your kitchen display stations and till with prep timers and customer allergy notes.

STEP 051-Tap Re-order

Live Status & Repeat Orders

Customer receives live in-chat tracking alerts (Preparing, Dispatched, Delivered) and can re-order their favorite meal with 1 tap.

Capabilities & Controls

Everything WhatsApp Ordering does for your venue.

Interactive WhatsApp Flows Menu

Customers browse photos, descriptions, categories, and custom dish modifiers directly inside native WhatsApp dialogs.

Instant UPI & Digital Payment Link

Generate secure, dynamic Cashfree checkout links for GPay, PhonePe, Paytm, and cards with instant webhook verification.

Direct KDS & Kitchen Printing

Orders route straight to designated kitchen stations and till receipt printers matching counter order standards.

Real-Time Stock & Menu Sync

86'd items or sold-out modifiers disappear from WhatsApp instantly so guests never order unavailable food.

Automated Live Order Tracking

Real-time updates keep guests informed: Order Received → In the Kitchen → Out for Delivery with live driver ETA.

Seamless Staff Coexistence

Staff can answer custom customer questions in the WhatsApp Business phone app anytime; the automated assistant automatically pauses.

In practice

Real situations it handles.

Illustrative examples built from what this product does today.

A real-world example

Peak dinner rush WhatsApp takeout orders

During an intense Friday dinner rush, a regular customer sends a WhatsApp message saying 'Hi'. The automated flow instantly opens the menu, lets them select 2 Paneer Tikka Wraps with extra mint chutney and a Cold Brew Coffee, collects their delivery address pin, and generates a UPI link for ₹340. As soon as payment succeeds, the order chit prints at the kitchen prep station and KDS screen. Counter staff never have to interrupt service to reply or manually punch the order into the till.

Works with everything else

Connected to the rest of ChinarPOS.

EPOS Till

WhatsApp orders appear on the counter till with channel tag WHATSAPP for unified tracking, cash collection, and end-of-day drawer reports.

Kitchen Display System (KDS)

Tickets drop directly into prep stations with timers, modifier highlights, and delivery notes without staff intervention.

Back Office

Analyze WhatsApp sales volume, average order values, and conversion rates, while automatically capturing customer phone numbers for repeat marketing.

Partner Admin

Manage your WhatsApp Business connection, toggle automated upsells, configure order types and delivery hours, and view chat logs.

Questions

Best for
Restaurants offering direct home delivery without third-party aggregator commissionsBakeries, cake studios, and sweet shops taking pre-orders and custom requestsCafés and quick-service spots with high regular takeout and delivery volumeCloud kitchens and delivery-only brands driving traffic from Instagram and WhatsApp marketing
How does WhatsApp Ordering connect to my restaurant?+

You connect your WhatsApp Business account in ChinarPOS Partner Admin. It uses the official Meta WhatsApp Business Cloud API, so you retain full ownership of your phone number while ChinarPOS automates the menu, ordering, payments, and kitchen routing.

Can I still use the WhatsApp Business app on my phone?+

Yes! ChinarPOS supports coexistence. You can keep using the WhatsApp Business app on your phone. When a staff member types a reply to a customer, the ordering assistant automatically pauses in that chat for 3 hours (or until the customer starts an order again) so your team can handle custom hospitality inquiries directly.

How do customers pay?+

The chat generates a secure Cashfree payment link supporting UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, etc.), credit/debit cards, and net banking. You can also allow Cash on Delivery or Pay at Counter if you choose.

Do orders go straight to my kitchen?+

Yes. As soon as the order is placed (or paid, if online payment is required), it prints to your thermal KOT printer and appears on your Kitchen Display System (KDS) station just like a dine-in counter order.

Do you charge commission on WhatsApp orders?+

No! Unlike delivery apps that take 20% to 30% of every order, ChinarPOS charges zero order commission. The WhatsApp Ordering add-on is just ₹299/month, and you only pay our standard online-payment fee (2.25% on Starter, 1.99% on Pro, plus GST; gateway included) on online payments.

Ready to try it in your own business?

Set up your business yourself, or book a demo and we'll walk through it with you.

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