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.
Explore the features and workflows that support schools, trusts and caterers.
Cashless catering software for primary, secondary and post-16 schools, supporting everything from pre-ordering in classrooms to fast EPOS service and online payments.
A connected catering platform for multi-academy trusts (MATs), providing centralised control, shared menus and reporting across multiple schools and sites.
School catering software for providers managing multiple contracts, with flexible workflows, white labelling and custom integrations to support your service model.
Seven 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.
Payment workflows are a key part of Byte, with Stripe and Stripe Connect (managed by us) supporting online payments, in-person terminal payments and flexible settlement models. Where schools already use other ecosystems, Byte can integrate through partners such as Pebble, including routes into ParentPay and other cashless or finance workflows where needed.
Transaction fees (through Stripe) are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. We usually aim for a blended fee across online and in-person payments, which can be as low as 1.275% + VAT depending on payment volume and setup.
North27 can supply card bureau services alongside Byte, covering CR-80 plastic and more eco-friendly card options, printing and encoding, with pricing from £2.00 per card depending on volume and finish.
Planned around your catering operation, data and rollout needs.
We map your sites, service models, integrations and rollout priorities before configuring Byte around how you actually operate.
Our integrations team uses Fusion to help extract, transform and import existing data, then connect MIS/SIS, payment and identity systems.
We support launch planning, team training and go-live readiness so catering staff, administrators and stakeholders know what to expect.
Flexible updates and expert support designed around how your school or organisation operates.
Byte is a modern SaaS platform with a flexible release approach. Choose to adopt the latest features as they're released, or follow a more structured, termly update cycle to align with your operational needs.
Get support from a team that understands education catering, with email-based ticketing, phone support when needed, and on-site assistance where required. Access guides and resources to help your team get the most from Byte.
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.
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