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Simplify Your School's Lunch Program in Minutes
The complete cashless lunch ordering software trusted by 1,000+ schools. Reduce admin work by 90% and give parents effortless online ordering.
- ✓ No Setup Fees
- ✓ Free Training
- ✓ Free Training
Schools Trust Us
900
+
Students Served
400
K+
Less Admin Work
80
%
Rating
4
/5
Why HotLunch Beats Traditional Methods
See how we compare to manual processes
Feature
HotLunch
Traditional
Online Ordering
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Cashless Payments
✓
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Auto Collection
✓
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Real-Time Reports
✓
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Dietary Filters
✓
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Mobile-Friendly
✓
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Ready to See HotLunch in Action?
Join 1,000+ schools that simplified their lunch programs
Why Schools Choose HotLunch
Everything you need in one platform
Save 90% Time
Automate order collection, payments, and reporting in one platform.
100% Cashless
Secure online payments with PCI-compliant processing.
Mobile-Friendly
Order in 60 seconds from any device.
Analytics
Real-time dashboards and instant reports.
Dietary Tags
Filter menus by allergies and preferences.
Custom Branded
White-label with your school colors.
How It Works - 3 Simple Steps
Get started in 24 hours
1
Set Up Account
We handle setup in 24 hours. Upload logo, create menus.
2
Parents Order
Parents log in and start ordering immediately.
3
Get Orders
Receive organized reports. Export to vendors.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees
Starter Plan
For small schools
$0/month
- Online ordering
- Payment processing
- Basic reporting
- Email support
- Mobile-responsive
- Dietary tags
- Free setup
MOST POPULAR
Pre-Ordering
Best for growing schools
$399/month
- All Starter features
- Advanced analytics
- Custom branding
- Email templates
- Priority support
- Parent notifications
- Vendor exports
- Multi-menu support
Premium Plan
For districts
$1160/month
- All Pre-Ordering features
- Multi-location
- API access
- Account manager
- Custom integrations
- White-label options
- 24/7 phone support
- Custom reports
Powerful Features
Everything you need
Menu Builder
Create menus with photos and pricing
Auto Deadlines
Set cutoffs and send reminders
Payment Gateways
PayPal, Stripe, cards, ACH
Family Accounts
Manage multiple children easily
Email Templates
Branded confirmations and reminders
Mobile Design
Perfect on all devices
Advanced Reports
Sales, payments, Excel exports
Support Team
Live chat and phone support
Loved by School Administrators
See what schools say
★★★★★ 5/5
This is our first year using the HotLunch.com program and we feel like we have finally moved into the 21st Century! With Aurora’s Hot Lunch ordering program, there are no more “human errors” in our records. I can’t imagine how we managed before using this system.
Amy
Restaurant Owner
★★★★★ 5/5
The hotlunch website is extremely user friendly, and for the few times that I have had questions, their response time has always been prompt, supportive and professional. I would highly recommend HotLunch.com for any school that wants a system that is a huge time saver for any lunch coordinator.
Elisabeth
Hotlunch Coordinator
★★★★★ 5/5
Switching to HotLunch.com has completely transformed how we manage our school’s lunch program. The interface is intuitive, and setup was a breeze. What used to take hours now takes minutes, and our errors have drastically reduced.
Christine
Hotlunch Coordinator
★★★★★ 5/5
With Hotlunch.com I feel like I have a team behind me, ready to help my business grow. The support team has gone above and beyond to help me use their software to streamline our production and delivery. Thanks to hotlunch.com my staff and I can spend more time focusing on making great food!
Courtney
CEO – Food Service Provider
★★★★★ 5/5
HotLunch.com is exactly what we needed! The system is so easy to use, even for our less tech-savvy staff. We’ve seen a significant improvement in our ordering accuracy and overall efficiency. The reports and menu planning tools have made life easier for our kitchen team. I honestly don’t know how we managed without it. Highly recommended!
Florence
CEO – Food Service Provider
★★★★★ 5/5
As a lunch program coordinator, I was overwhelmed with paperwork and constant follow-ups. HotLunch.com eliminated all of that. The platform is streamlined, and the real-time updates are a blessing.
Lisa
Hot Lunch Coordinator
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
Most schools are operational within 24 hours. We handle setup, menu creation, and parent invitations with live training included.
Absolutely! Parents order in under 60 seconds. Mobile-optimized with one-tap reordering and automatic reminders.
PayPal, all major credit cards, ACH transfers, and prepaid credits. All PCI-compliant with bank-level security.
Yes! Tag meals with allergens and preferences. Parents set filters once and see only appropriate options automatically.
Flexible month-to-month plans with no long-term contracts. Cancel anytime with 30 days notice.
Free onboarding, video tutorials, live chat, email, and phone support. Average response time under 2 hours.
Yes! Premium plan includes multi-location support with centralized reporting and individual campus management.
Real-time dashboards with Excel/CSV exports for accounting. Transaction histories, payment reconciliation, and revenue breakdowns available 24/7.
Bank-level 256-bit SSL encryption, PCI-DSS compliant, FERPA compliant. We never sell your data.
School staff can place orders on behalf of parents through the admin portal. We also support phone orders for families without reliable internet access.
Ready to Transform Your Lunch Program?
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- ✓ No credit card required
- ✓ Live in 24 hours
- ✓ Free Training
- ✓ Cancel anytime
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