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POS for Restaurants and Cafes: Hardware

Hardware for a restaurant or cafe POS in Kenya

A queue at your till is a sale walking out of the door.

Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that.

In this guide you will see:
  • Orders reach the kitchen instantly.
  • Pagers call counter customers.
  • Bills match orders.
By Qyvea LimitedPublished 2026-10-16Updated 2026-10-162 min read
On this page01. Why it matters02. What to check before you buy03. Available now at Qyvea04. How to put it to a client05. Get a quote06. FAQ
POS for Restaurants and Cafes: Hardware
Quick answer

A restaurant POS needs a front-of-house till, a kitchen printer or screen, a receipt printer and, for counter service, coaster pagers.

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Key takeaways

  • Orders reach the kitchen instantly.
  • Pagers call counter customers.
  • Bills match orders.
  • Sales reports by item.

01Why it matters

Orders must move from table to kitchen to plate with no lost tickets.

  • Orders reach the kitchen instantly.
  • Pagers call counter customers.
  • Bills match orders.
  • Sales reports by item.

02What to check before you buy

CheckWhy it matters
Front tillTouch POS or tablet
Kitchen printer80mm Ethernet
Receipt printer80mm with cutter
PagersCoaster pagers for counter service
NetworkReliable Wi-Fi or cable

03Available now at Qyvea

These are real products from the Qyvea store with live prices. Delivery is across Kenya, free in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000.

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04How to put it to a client

Pitch a complete restaurant package: till, kitchen printer, receipt printer, drawer and pagers.

TipInstallers and resellers: ask us for a trade quote and we deliver the whole list to your site in one trip.

05Get a quote

When to call a professionalTell us your business and how many counters you run and we will quote the full setup, supplied, delivered and installed if you want it. Call 0113 301 244 or WhatsApp us.

06Frequently asked questions

Do I need pagers?

For counter service, they save shouting.

Can I add a kitchen screen later?

Yes.

Is Wi-Fi enough?

Cable the kitchen printer for reliability.

Why customers choose Qyvea

Genuine brandsManufacturer warranty on what we sell, so you are not gambling on the box.
One team, start to finishThe people who advise you also install and support it.
Fast answersWhatsApp replies usually within 30 minutes, and delivery within 24 hours in Nairobi.
Easy to buyPay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card. Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000.
Risk taken off you7-day returns and exchanges on products, and a workmanship warranty on installations.
Customers say soRated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews.

Your next step takes one minute: send us a photo of the place on WhatsApp and we will tell you what it needs.

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