Smart Payment & Catering Solutions for Universities & Colleges

Catering, connected

Integrate hardware and software in a tailored solution that scales as your operation evolves — with comprehensive real-time reporting, analysis and insights available via Lolly HQ. From campus-wide university catering to individual schools and colleges, partnering with Lolly helps educational establishments meet the diverse needs of students efficiently and profitably.

Handle peak demand with ease

Build an integrated solution to meet your exact needs including mobile preordering, self-service kiosks and pickup, flexible EPoS options and advanced kitchen management systems — ensuring you’re ready for peak footfall at mealtimes.

Offer age-appropriate payment options

Speed up transactions by offering students (or parents) the payment options they’re most comfortable with, including Google/Apple Pay, Bitcoin, mobile app payments and facial recognition for hands-free payment.

Track portion size and food waste

Update menus or pricing instantly

Update menus or pricing instantly Lolly makes it easy to edit menu and pricing information from a single interface, updating digital signage, apps and self-service kiosks in real time. Highlight healthy options, sustainable sources and dietary or allergen information in a few clicks.

Sector Needs

Scalable system to efficiently support peak times

Keep students and staff safe with allergen and dietary control software

An integrated suite of hardware and software that keeps wastage down

Technology tailored for first class dining experiences of students & staff

Efficient process for age restricted ordering

Effective & efficient technology integration across campuses

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Lolly Solution Benefits

Pre-Order and Order & Collect functionality to manage peak footfall

Display detailed nutritional, allergen, calorie and CO2 information for all products

Intuitive Waste Management to increase efficiency and reduce costs

Subscription service for students / parents to pay monthly

Facial Verification for age restricted ordering

Efficient multi-site integration ideal for campuses

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with Lolly

Looking to update your current technology? Boost your sales? Increase your margins? Or maybe you just need to get rid of a specific operational headache.

Contact one of our expert team to see how Lolly can help you provide an unmatched experience that delights staff and customers.

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Our users love what Lolly can do.

Lolly’s innovative solutions have helped contract caterers and independent businesses across all sectors to be more efficient, more agile and more profitable.

When we set out to build our grocery delivery proposition, we needed a technology partner who could move at pace and adapt to requirements that were still evolving. Lolly did exactly that, working closely with our team to shape their platform around what we actually needed. The result is a service that works cleanly for participating Booker retailers. Lolly delivered on what they promised, and that has not stopped. They continue to develop the platform and support retailers through onboarding as the programme grows.

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Booker

Durham University’s collaboration with Lolly has set a benchmark for efficient and effective EPoS system implementation. The university now benefits from a modern, flexible, and user-friendly solution that enhances the overall catering experience for staff and students alike.

Durham University

We're absolutely thrilled about our new partnership with Lolly. Their dedication to supporting Food & Beverage operations in the education sector aligns perfectly with our mission to empower businesses through actionable feedback. We are incredibly excited to work together on combining Lolly's operational excellence with our data and insights capabilities.

125 Data & Insights

Lolly have been an ideal partner - agile, collaborative, and genuinely committed to enabling purpose-driven innovation. Their technical support and openness made it possible to bring our vision to life in a live environment, fast.

Reewild

Lolly has been instrumental in designing catering solutions that optimise customer flow and enhance the overall experience. From their initial understanding of our diverse needs to ongoing refinements, Lolly has supported us at every stage of our journey.

University of Bristol 2

The introduction of Lolly's robot waiter technology has been a game-changer for our operations. They not only streamline service but also bring an interactive and fun element to the customer experience.

UCL

It’s been a pleasure working with Lolly. From the early stages of our partnership, their team has shown flexibility and enthusiasm in adapting to our unique IT requirements, consistently providing thoughtful solutions that meet our needs. Their innovative approach has set them apart from their competitors, and we truly value the responsiveness and support from their team.

University of Bristol

Lolly exceeded expectations, swiftly delivering the free meals system with precision and unwavering support. Their proactive approach, attention to detail, and respect for student privacy showcase unparalleled development. As sector specialists, they consistently grasped and fulfilled our needs seamlessly.

Catermasters

Lolly's tech surpassed alternatives in both quality and affordability. Despite initially heading in a different direction, we made a swift change. Lolly's assurance of developing, acquiring, and deploying our system within a tight timeframe was pivotal.

Oxford Brookes

Innovative solutions that work together.

Each of our products connects to Lolly HQ - our cloud-based management information system - for seamless integration, monitoring and reporting across your whole business, all in one place.

Hospitality EPoS

Transform everyday business with our hospitality EPoS range, resulting in quicker, more efficient transactions for maximum throughput in busy catering service locations.

Self-Serve Kiosks

Reduce queues, increase footfall and personalise the customer experience.

Mobile App

Transform customer experience with easy ordering, one-touch payment, and built-in loyalty and subscription programmes.

Mobile EPoS

Transform everyday business with our versatile Mobile EPoS, resulting in quicker, more efficient transactions across large events to cafes and bars.

Restaurant Robot Waiters

Enhance restaurant efficiency and customer experience with robot waiters offering automated table service, food delivery, and cleanup assistance.

Payments

Accept card, mobile or website payments for a faster and more convenient service – directly through Lolly.

Kitchen Management Systems

Lolly’s Kitchen Management System unites front and back of house on one smart cloud platform - cut wait times, eliminate lost orders, and effortlessly manage allergy and dietary needs. The result? Faster service, fewer errors, and happier customers.

Hospitality Digital Signage

Display up-to-the-minute menus, promotional videos and time-limited offers. Enhance customer experience and upsell across your range.

Pre-Order Pods

Provide a 24 hour service with smart hot or cold temperature-controlled pods, for easy pickup of pre-ordered meals.

The Digital Journey

Our advanced integrated eco system seamlessly connects each one of our products. Lolly HQ is your single interface for monitoring, reporting, analysis and insights.

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EPOS Integration with Kitchen Displays & Kiosks | UK Hospitality Guide

Integrated EPOS, kiosk and kitchen display systems remove friction from the order journey, eliminate manual re keying and create smoother, faster kitchen workflow. With labour costs rising, unified technology helps operators increase throughput, reduce errors and gain reliable reporting across every channel. This connected approach provides the consistency and speed high volume UK hospitality venues rely on.

Hospitality EPoS Systems | UK Features, Costs & ROI Guide

A modern hospitality EPoS must offer more than payment handling. UK operators need real‑time reporting, centralised control and seamless integration to reduce admin, protect margins and improve compliance. Lolly’s connected ecosystem brings sales, stock, pricing and kitchen operations into one cloud platform, giving multi‑site teams clarity, consistency and stronger financial governance.

It’s Lolly Launches Carbon Food Scoring App

Lolly Introduces Carbon Food Scoring in App for Sustainable Dining Choices Lolly, the hospitality technology specialist, launches a carbon food scoring tool in its app, allowing customers to understand the carbon impact of their food and drinks. The tool calculates the CO2e value for each product, presenting it on a visual scale from low to high. Users can make informed choices, actively reducing their carbon footprint. The app provides real-time adjustments to the overall carbon rating based on users' food choices. Operators can send encouraging messages related to the CO2e score. With increasing focus on sustainability, this functionality aligns with the UK government's goals to reduce carbon emissions and enhances customer loyalty in the hospitality sector.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Lolly's system integrate with our existing platforms?

Yes, Lolly's systems are designed for seamless integration with a range of MIS and other software systems. See our integrations page for more information.

Can Lolly’s systems handle surges in footfall at popular mealtimes?

Yes, Lolly offers resilient and easy-to-use ordering, payment and kitchen management systems designed to efficiently manage peak demand at mealtimes.

Is Lolly suitable for multi-site educational environments?

Yes, Lolly offers scalable solutions to serve single-site or multi-site environments seamlessly, with support for tens of thousands of concurrent customers.

How does Lolly cater to the unique needs of students?

Student-friendly features include clear interfaces and convenient payment options including payment on account and mobile ordering.

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