UK Hospitality EPOS Supplier: The UK Hospitality Technology Stack in 2026 — EPOS, Delivery Platforms & Hardware

A hospitality technology stack is the combination of software platforms and hardware that a venue uses to take orders, process payments, manage stock management, and handle delivery platform integrations. In practice, this is the mix of EPOS systems, receipt printers, cash drawers, tablet mounts, card readers, barcode scanners, customer displays, kitchen display systems, and kitchen printers that keeps service moving in a busy hospitality business.

In 2026, most UK hospitality venues use some version of:

•    EPOS software — the core system for order management, menu management, payment processing, inventory management, loyalty, and reporting

•    POS hardware — receipt printers, cash drawers, iPad stands, card readers, barcode scanners, customer displays, and other checkout hardware

•    Delivery platform integrations — Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat, and how they connect to the EPOS

•    Kitchen technology — kitchen display systems, kitchen display screens, or kitchen printers

Getting these four elements working together cleanly is the technology challenge every hospitality operator faces, and where most operational friction lives. The right setup should also support split bills, table plans, back-office reporting, mobile ordering, online ordering, and fast service at peak times.

Lightspeed Restaurant

Lightspeed Restaurant is the most feature-complete EPOS platform for UK hospitality — with table management, covers, split payments, delivery platform integrations, advanced reporting, and detailed stock management. It's a strong fit for full-service restaurants with meaningful complexity: multi-course menus, table service, and kitchen management.

The K-series is Lightspeed's cloud-based restaurant POS. The L-series is the legacy on-premise version. Commandear stocks both: Lightspeed K-series starter kit and Lightspeed L-series kit.

Hardware compatibility: Star TSP143IV (recommended printer), Star SP742 (kitchen impact printer), and standard RJ11 cash drawers. Delivery integrations: Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat integrations are available.

Storekit

Storekit is a UK-developed hospitality EPOS with strong appeal in QSR (quick service restaurants) and food-to-go environments. It has a clean interface, good delivery platform integrations, and competitive pricing.

The Storekit collection at Commandear includes the Star MC-Print3 Storekit-configured receipt printer — hardware specifically optimised for Storekit deployments, combining cloud connectivity with reliable receipt output.

Tabology

The Tabology hardware collection at Commandear includes compatible POS hardware. For the pub and bar hardware setup guide, see POS hardware for pubs and bars UK.

Loyverse

The Loyverse starter kit at Commandear bundles compatible hardware for a complete Loyverse setup. See the Loyverse collection.

Shopify POS

The Shopify hardware collection and the Shopify POS hardware guide cover compatible hardware for hybrid retail and café setups.

The three major UK delivery platforms — Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat — are an essential channel for most UK food service operators. The challenge is integrating them cleanly into the existing EPOS workflow.

Native EPOS integration: The cleanest solution. Lightspeed, Storekit, Tabology, and several other platforms offer native integrations with delivery platforms. Orders feed directly into the EPOS and print through the existing kitchen printer or kitchen display system.

Middleware: Deliverect, Flipdish, and Otter consolidate all delivery channels into one feed. This works across EPOS platforms that don't have native delivery integrations.

Direct tablet printing: For operators without integration or middleware, a dedicated printer can be connected to each delivery tablet. See the full guide: Which receipt printer works with all three delivery platforms.

The hardware stack for a UK hospitality venue in 2026:

Receipt printer: Star TSP143IV (Ethernet for multi-terminal; Bluetooth for single iPad setups). See the full comparison.

Kitchen printer: Star SP742 impact printer for hot kitchens. Thermal receipt printer for cooler prep environments or a kitchen display screen where paper tickets are not preferred.

Cash drawer: 18" RJ11 cash drawer connected to the receipt printer for automatic opening. Browse the cash drawer guide and cash drawer collection.

iPad stand: Bouncepad commercial-grade enclosure for any permanent installation. See the Bouncepad range.

Delivery printers: Platform-specific models for Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat. See the delivery platform printer guide.

What EPOS is best for a UK restaurant?

Lightspeed Restaurant is best for full-service operations with complexity. Storekit is a strong option for QSR and food-to-go. Tabology suits pubs and bars, and Loyverse works well for smaller cafés and cost-conscious setups.

Does Lightspeed integrate with Deliveroo?

Yes — Lightspeed Restaurant supports Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat integrations. The Lightspeed K-series kit is configured for this.

What hardware does Storekit use?

Storekit works with Star MC-Print3 and TSP143IV printers. Commandear stocks the Storekit-configured MC-Print3 specifically for Storekit deployments.

Is Loyverse free?

The core Loyverse POS is free. Advanced features and add-ons, including kitchen display, employee management, and inventory management, have monthly costs.

How do I choose between Lightspeed K-series and L-series?

K-series is the current cloud-based option and the right choice for new installations. L-series is the legacy on-premise version for venues upgrading from an existing Lightspeed installation.

Browse hardware configured for Lightspeed, Storekit, Tabology, Loyverse, PayPal, and Shopify — all UK-stocked. For a complete setup recommendation for your venue, contact us.