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title: How to Setup Pickup for Food Ordering in WPCafe
description: "The **Pickup** feature lets customers place orders online and collect them from your restaurant. You can manage schedules globally or per branch, set time slots, preparation times, and instructions for smooth order management. ### **Step 1: Enable the Pickup Module**…"
url: "https://themewinter.com/docs/plugins/wp-cafe/pickup/"
updated: "2026-04-25"
category: WPCafe / Food Ordering
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# How to Setup Pickup for Food Ordering in WPCafe

The **Pickup** feature lets customers place orders online and collect them from your restaurant. You can manage schedules globally or per branch, set time slots, preparation times, and instructions for smooth order management.

### **Step 1: Enable the Pickup Module**

Go to **WPCafe → Restaurant→ Modules**, enable **Pickup**, click **Save Changes**.

After enabling, all pickup-related settings will appear under **Settings → Pickup**.

![](https://themewinter.com/docs/plugins/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/04/wpc_pickup_enable.png)

### **Step 2: Set Pickup Schedule**

- Go to **WPCafe → Settings → Schedule**. Set **Time Intervals** in minutes, which define the slot length shown to customers.
- Under **Weekly Schedule**:
  - Switch a day **on** to make it available.
  - Select **Start and End Time** from the dropdowns.
  - Click **Add Slot** for multiple windows.
  - Leave a day **off** to mark it **closed**.

![](https://themewinter.com/docs/plugins/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/04/wpc_pickup_schedule.png)

### **Step 3: Global Pickup Settings**

- **Minimum Order & Preparation Time**: Set minimum spend and prep time.
- **Pickup Orders**: Allow customers to pick up from your restaurant.
- **Pickup Date & Time**: Enable date and time selection at checkout.
- **Pickup Message**: Add instructions or messages for customers.

![](https://themewinter.com/docs/plugins/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/10/wpc_pickup_settings.png)

### **Step 4: Location-wise Pickup Schedule**

If your restaurant has multiple branches, you can set a **custom pickup schedule for each location**.

**How to Set:**

- Go to **Dashboard →** **Restaurant → Locations → [Select Location]**.
- Enable **"Override Default Weekly Global Schedule"**.
- Set the weekly schedule like in **[Step 2](https://themewinter.com/docs/plugins/plugin-docs/food-ordering/pickup/#step-2-set-pickup-schedule)**.
- Click **Save Changes**

Follow the [**documentation**](https://themewinter.com/docs/plugins/plugin-docs/food-ordering/general-settings-5/)for location-based pickup settings..

![](https://themewinter.com/docs/plugins/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/04/wpc_pickup_schedule_location.png)

### **Frontend view:**

When completing checkout, the customer can select **Pickup Date & Time** for the order.

![](https://themewinter.com/docs/plugins/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/10/wpc_pickup_date_Select.png)

### ****Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)****

**Q1: How early should I place a Pickup order?
A1:**Pickup orders should be placed according to the **Minimum Preparation Time** set in **Settings → Pickup**.

**Q2: What kind of time slots are available?
A2:**Pickup slots are created based on **Time Intervals** (e.g., 30 minutes), and you can set multiple slots per day in the **Weekly Schedule**.

**Q3: What messages or instructions can be shown to customers?
A3:**In **Pickup Message**, you can provide instructions, location details, or any special notes for the customer.

### **Conclusion:**

The Pickup feature allows customers to collect their orders at a time that suits them, providing added convenience. It supports branch-wise scheduling and makes preparation and order management smooth.