Byte
Cloud-based catering system for schools, trusts and caterers.
From pre-ordering and meal selection to service, reporting and trust-wide management, our intuitive platform brings every part of school catering together.
Byte
From pre-ordering and meal selection to service, reporting and trust-wide management, our intuitive platform brings every part of school catering together.
Byte by North27 is a modern, cloud-based catering system built for schools, trusts and caterers. Formerly known as LunchClub, the platform has been developed over the past few years and is now used by hundreds of schools, with strong adoption across Ireland and growing interest internationally.
Designed specifically for education, Byte brings together pre-ordering, meal selection, service, reporting and management in one connected platform. It supports primary and secondary schools through to further education and universities, and scales from single sites to multi-school trusts.
With flexible identification methods, wide-ranging integrations, AI-assisted reporting and a continuously evolving SaaS platform, Byte gives schools and caterers a reliable, future-ready system that adapts to their needs.
Five core components, one connected system
A fast, reliable till experience built for high-throughput school environments. Byte supports web, Windows and iOS platforms, with native capabilities on each to deliver optimal performance, flexible device-independent deployment and seamless integration with identification systems.
Flexible pre-ordering for every setting - from a single app for parents, students and staff to classroom-based ordering. Byte supports both collection and in-class delivery models, helping schools manage catering in a way that fits their day.
A central platform for managing every part of your catering operation - from menus and users to sites, policies and service configuration. Byte gives schools, trusts and caterers full control, with access tailored by role and responsibility.
Understand uptake, spend and performance with flexible reporting designed for schools and trusts. From live dashboards to AI-assisted queries, Byte makes it easy to explore, analyse and share your data.
Connect Byte to the systems you already use - MIS, identity, payments and more - so data flows automatically and teams spend less time on manual processes. Powered by our integration platform, Fusion, Byte is designed to fit seamlessly into your existing ecosystem.
From pre-ordering and service to reporting and integrations - Byte brings the essentials together in one platform. If you need something specific, talk to us and we'll help you scope it or point you in the right direction.
Flexible ordering for parents, students and staff - top-ups, balances and meal choices through apps built for real school days.
Fast, reliable tills across web, Windows and iOS - built for busy servery peaks with identification and payments that keep queues moving.
Menus, users, sites, policies and configuration in one place - roles and permissions that match how trusts and caterers actually work.
Dashboards, AI-assisted exploration and exports - so leaders can see uptake, spend and performance without fighting the data.
Connect MIS, identity, payments and more - API-first design so Byte fits the systems you already run.
A continuously updated SaaS platform that scales from single schools to large trusts - with resilience built in.
Every school is different - so pricing is built around your setup, integrations and scale.
Use our quote generator to explore options and get a clear, realistic estimate, helping you understand what Byte could look like in practice and whether it's the right fit for your organisation.
Frequently asked questions
Byte is North27’s cloud-based catering platform for education: pre-ordering, EPOS, reporting, and management in one system. It’s built for schools, multi-academy trusts, and caterers-from single sites to large trusts.
Byte is designed for real school environments. Native apps and clients support offline-capable workflows where it matters for service, so you can keep operating through patchy connectivity and sync when you’re back online.
Yes. Byte supports integrations with common school systems and payment workflows (scope depends on your MIS and provider). Tell us what you use and we’ll confirm options during onboarding.
Pricing depends on scale (sites, terminals, options such as pre-ordering and MIS). The ballpark tool on this page gives an indicative figure; our team will confirm scope, licensing, and any setup work on a formal quote.
We take UK and EU data protection seriously. Talk to us about hosting and data processing for your trust or local authority requirements-we’ll align with what your governance needs.
North27 provides support for Byte customers. You can also reach the wider help desk for product questions. For larger rollouts we can discuss training and go-live planning with your team.
Byte supports parent and student apps for ordering, balances, and top-ups where your school enables them, alongside staff-led and classroom models-flexible to how you run catering.
Start your journey with Byte today-explore ballpark pricing or talk to us about your rollout.
Join hundreds of schools and trusts already using Byte to streamline their operations. Start with a free trial or contact our sales team to discuss your specific needs.
