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Restaurant Waiter Pads | Duplicate Food Order Pads | Large Format | Olympia E168
£40.61
/ exc vat
£48.73/ inc vat
- Duplicate Carbonless Copy
- Large Format Layout
- Perforated Top Edge
- 50 Pages Per Pad
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Product Overview
Getting orders right first time is the bedrock of any brilliant restaurant service. These Olympia E168 waiter pads are your first line of defence against kitchen mix-ups and confused communication. This bulk pack of 50 large format restaurant order pads provides a straightforward, reliable way to capture every detail, from starters and mains to special requests and allergy notes, ensuring nothing gets lost in translation between the table and the pass.
Designed for the fast-paced environment of professional hospitality, these pads are a must-have for any business that takes orders manually. Whether you're running a bustling city bistro, a cosy village pub, or a busy high-street café, this system brings clarity and consistency. The large duplicate check pads give your team ample space to write clearly, while the carbonless copy provides an instant, identical ticket for the kitchen, keeping everyone on the same page.
Featuring perforated pages for clean tearing and a simple, unmarked layout for total flexibility, these commercial waiter notepads are built for efficiency. It’s a foundational tool, but one that brings welcome order to the potential chaos of a busy service, helping your team work smarter, not harder. Forget digital glitches or costly errors; this is the classic, foolproof solution to perfect order-taking.
Key Features and Benefits
- Duplicate Carbonless Copy: Ensures the kitchen gets an exact, legible order copy.
- Large Format Layout: Provides plenty of space for detailed orders and modifiers.
- Perforated Top Edge: Lets you tear off orders cleanly and quickly without rips.
- 50 Pages Per Pad: Means each pad will last through plenty of busy shifts.
- Bulk Pack of 50: Keeps your stock room full and saves on re-ordering.
- Unmarked Grid-Free Design: Gives you total freedom to create your own ordering system.
- End-Folded Cover: Protects the carbon copy sheet and keeps the pad tidy.
- Labelled for Organisation: Includes space for table numbers and dates for easy tracking.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Olympia
- SKU: E168
- Dimensions: 10(H) x 89(W) x 165(D) mm
- Total Weight: 4.38kg
- Pack Quantity: 50 Pads
- Pages Per Pad: 50
- Colour: White
- Features: Duplicate Copy, Perforated Pages, End Folded Cover
- Material: Paper
Expert Review and Insights
In the mad rush of service, the last thing you or your team need is a flimsy bit of paper that lets you down. These Olympia pads are a solid, no-nonsense choice. The duplicate system is foolproof, the paper quality is decent, and the size is just right for scribbling down complex orders without everything becoming a mess. A front-of-house essential that just works.
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- Pro: The carbon copy is consistently clear, significantly reducing kitchen errors and food waste.
- Con: The unmarked layout requires initial staff training to ensure everyone uses it consistently.
Case Study: Real Business, Real Results
The Harbour View Inn in Polperro, Cornwall, was struggling with misread orders and communication breakdowns between their front-of-house team and the busy kitchen, who were relying on single-ply scraps of paper during hectic tourist seasons.
"Switching to these duplicate pads was brilliant. The kitchen now gets a clear, identical copy of every order, which has slashed our mistakes. No more 'he said, she said' between shifts, just clear instructions."
Robert Davies – General Manager
The change resulted in a noticeable drop in food waste from incorrect orders and improved their service speed by an estimated 15% during peak times.
Installation and Maintenance Guide
Getting Started
- Establish a clear, consistent format for all staff to follow (e.g., table number first, then starters, mains).
- Ensure every server has a sturdy ballpoint pen that applies enough pressure for a clear duplicate copy.
- Designate a specific spot, like a ticket rail or spike, for torn-off kitchen copies to prevent them from getting lost.
- Brief your team on using the 'end fold' to protect the pages below from stray marks and spills.
Storage & Best Practice
- Store the main box of pads in a cool, dry stock room to prevent the paper from getting damp or warped.
- Keep a few fresh pads at each service station so staff aren't scrambling for a new one mid-shift.
- Encourage staff to write legibly and use abbreviations that the whole team understands.
- At the end of a shift, collect used pads for record-keeping or reconciliation if needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does 'duplicate' mean for these pads?
A: It means each top page has a carbonless copy sheet underneath. When you write an order, you create two identical copies at once—one for the server and one for the kitchen.
Q: Are the pages pre-numbered?
A: No, these pads are unmarked, which gives you complete flexibility to use your own numbering system or whatever format works best for your service style.
Q: How many orders can one pad hold?
A: Each individual pad contains 50 pages, so it's designed to hold 50 separate customer orders.
Q: Is there a carbon sheet to move between pages?
A: No, the paper itself is carbonless. The technology is built into the sheets, so there are no messy, old-fashioned carbon paper inserts to worry about.
Q: Can I use any type of pen?
A: A standard ballpoint pen is best, as it applies the firm, consistent pressure needed to create a clear and legible second copy for the kitchen.
Q: What are the exact dimensions of a single page?
A: Each page measures 165mm in height and 89mm in width, giving you ample space for orders, drinks, and special notes.
Q: Is the perforation reliable?
A: Yes, the pages are perforated cleanly across the top, allowing for a quick and easy tear-off without ripping the order or the rest of the pad.
Q: What does 'end folded' mean?
A: The sturdy front cover is folded at the bottom of the pad. This helps to protect the duplicate sheets from getting damaged and keeps the whole pad neat and tidy in an apron pocket.
The Olympia Promise: Simplicity and Reliability in Every Sheet
In a world of complex tech solutions, there's enormous value in a tool that is simple, reliable, and does its job perfectly every time. That's the core philosophy behind Olympia's front-of-house essentials. For decades, Olympia has been a trusted partner to the UK's hospitality industry, from local cafes to large hotel chains. Investing in a fundamental item like high-quality Olympia food order books is more than just a stationery purchase; it's an investment in service quality. It actively reduces costly food waste from miscommunication, smooths out kitchen workflow, and ultimately contributes to a better customer experience. These pads represent a commitment to operational excellence—a silent, dependable partner in every successful service, and a testament to Olympia's deep understanding of what busy venues truly need: gear that just works.
Explore more from OlympiaHow Duplicate Food Order Pads Prevent Kitchen Chaos
Ever wondered how these pads create a perfect second copy without messy carbon paper? It's all down to some clever chemistry in the paper itself, known as 'carbonless copy paper'. Think of it like a built-in photocopier for every order you take. The back of the top sheet is coated with microcapsules of ink, and the front of the bottom sheet has a clay-like coating. When you write on the top sheet, the pressure from your pen breaks the tiny capsules, releasing the ink, which then reacts with the clay on the sheet below to create a sharp, permanent mark. This system means the kitchen gets an unambiguous, original-quality ticket every single time, eliminating the risk of a server misremembering an order or scribbling a messy second copy later on—which is often where mistakes happen during a hectic service.
Who Should Buy This?
- Bustling Restaurants & Bistros: Perfect for managing complex, multi-course orders with modifications, ensuring the kitchen understands every last detail.
- Busy Cafés & Coffee Shops: Ideal for quickly taking down drink and food orders during the morning rush, keeping the queue moving and accurate.
- Traditional Pubs & Bars: A reliable way to handle large group food orders alongside drinks, preventing mix-ups between the bar and kitchen.
- Event Caterers & Pop-Ups: A simple, portable, and power-free solution for taking orders accurately in any temporary or outdoor event setting.
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