Can I pause QR table orders when the kitchen is overloaded?
Updated 13 October 2026
Yes, in the systems that publish it. me&u can snooze an ordering type, and Square lets you switch off accepting QR orders. Taking busy dishes off first often slows things enough.
- me&u: Snooze Ordering pauses dine-in, pickup or delivery for 1 to 7 hours, until tomorrow, or for 2 to 4 days.
- me&u suggests trying these first: set a wait time, hide items or disable categories.
- Square: set your QR ordering hours, or switch off Accept QR code orders to stop them.
- Terms differ by app, so check your own system's help pages.
Slow the kitchen without stopping orders
Mark busy dishes out of stock from the dashboard so guests can't order them from the table QR. Orders ring on the partner app until someone accepts.
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Sources (2)
- Snooze Ordering Explained, me&u help centre, updated 2 Jun 2026
- Set up self-serve ordering and QR codes with Square Online, Square Support Center, read 30 Sep 2026