Guides

How to reconcile Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat payouts into one set of books — the weekly workflow, platform-by-platform differences, VAT treatment, and where manual reconciliation breaks down.

How VAT applies to delivery charges in the UK — when delivery charges are standard-rated, zero-rated, or follow the food supply, and what this means for restaurant accounts.

A practical guide to restaurant bookkeeping software for UK operators who also take delivery orders — what the main tools handle, where each falls short, and how to fill the gap.

How UK dark kitchen operators handle delivery platform accounting — multi-brand payout reconciliation, VAT, and the bookkeeping challenges that differ from a standard restaurant.

How Deliveroo pays UK restaurants, what the weekly statement contains, the VAT on commission, and a step-by-step workflow for accurate weekly reconciliation.

A UK restaurant guide to reconciling Uber Eats payouts — how the weekly payout works, the per-order Payment Details report, the VAT treatment, and a step-by-step reconciliation workflow.

A UK restaurant guide to reconciling Just Eat payouts — how the weekly invoice works, what data you get (and do not get), the VAT treatment, and a step-by-step reconciliation workflow.

A UK restaurant bookkeeping guide built for the delivery era — how to record Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat revenue, commissions, and VAT correctly, and where standard bookkeeping advice falls short.

A UK hospitality-focused setup guide for Xero that reflects the delivery era — multi-platform revenue, commission VAT, HMRC reporting, and the tools that fill the reconciliation gap.

A UK restaurant guide to setting up a chart of accounts in Xero that handles delivery platform revenue, commissions, VAT on commissions, and HMRC compliance correctly from day one.

A UK restaurant guide to searching the Xero App Store for delivery platform reconciliation apps — what exists, what is missing, and how to evaluate the options.

A practical guide for UK ghost kitchen operators on reconciling delivery platform payouts when you run multiple brands through one kitchen and multiple platforms.

How Xero handles restaurant delivery platform accounting — what it does well, where it falls short, and how to fill the reconciliation gap.

How to calculate your actual restaurant profit margin once Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat commissions, VAT, refunds, and hidden fees are included.

What UK restaurants on multiple delivery platforms need from delivery management software — order aggregation, financial reconciliation, and the gaps between them.

What pubs and bars on Deliveroo, Uber Eats, or Just Eat need from accounting software — commission tracking, VAT on mixed-rate items, and reconciliation.

When Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat actually pay UK restaurants — payout cycles, delays, and how to match deposits against your orders.

How VAT applies to Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat commissions — including mixed-rate food, partial exemption, and the mistakes UK restaurants commonly make.

How delivery platform refund clawbacks eat into your margins — and the steps UK restaurants can take to identify and challenge unjustified refunds.

Side-by-side breakdown of Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat commission rates for UK restaurants — including hidden fees, VAT, and actual take-home.

Since January 2024, Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat report your revenue to HMRC. Here's what that means for UK restaurants and how to prepare.

What to look for in restaurant accounting software if you use Deliveroo, Uber Eats, or Just Eat — commission tracking, VAT handling, and reconciliation features.

Step-by-step guide to reconciling Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat payouts in Xero, including VAT on commissions and journal entry coding.

A breakdown of Deliveroo commission rates for UK restaurants in 2026, including service fees, VAT on commissions, and how much you actually take home per order.