GrazieChef vs Tock
Tock is known for prepaid reservations, ticketed experiences and takeout pre-orders. GrazieChef is an order and table app for daily service. An honest comparison.
Tock shines for tasting menus, wineries and events: guests prepay or leave a deposit, which cuts no-shows, and you manage capacity and experiences on a monthly plan. It isn't a floor POS. GrazieChef handles the part Tock doesn't: taking orders at the table, sending them to the kitchen and closing the bill; for bookings it has an online page with a no-show deposit, already in the Free plan, but it doesn't sell tickets.
| Tock | GrazieChef | |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Prepaid reservations, tickets, events, pre-orders | Orders, kitchen display, live table map, bill |
| No-show protection | Yes, prepayment and deposits | Yes, no-show deposit with card guarantee, included in Free (charged only if the guest doesn't show up) |
| Takes orders to the kitchen | No | Yes, from any phone to any screen |
| Pricing model | Monthly plans plus transaction fees | Free forever with every feature, up to 100 orders every 7 days; Starter €19/month, Pro €39/month, no contract |
| Card payments | Online prepayment built in | No card terminal — keep yours; guests can also pay the bill from their phone via Stripe (0.5% per bill plus Stripe fees) |
| Best for | Tasting menus, wineries, ticketed events | Pubs, pizzerias, cafés, everyday table service |
If your model is prepaid experiences, Tock is built for it. If you run daily table service and want orders and the kitchen in sync, GrazieChef is the simpler, cheaper tool, and the two can run side by side.
Competitor details are summarised from their public websites as of September 2026 and may change; check their site for current pricing.
Frequently asked questions
- Is GrazieChef a Tock alternative?
- For everyday service, yes: orders, kitchen and the bill, plus online bookings with a no-show deposit (card guarantee) and a waitlist, all in the Free plan. GrazieChef doesn't sell tickets or prepaid experiences.
- Does GrazieChef charge transaction fees?
- Only when guests pay from their phone. Orders and payments on your own terminal carry no fees, just the plan, starting free; if guests pay the bill from their phone, GrazieChef keeps 0.5% per bill (minimum 0.20) plus Stripe's usual card fees, tips excluded.
- Does GrazieChef work for takeaway?
- Yes: counter takeaway orders and an online ordering page where guests pick a pickup time and pay upfront, included in the Free plan.
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