Food & Beverage
Restaurant Pagers & Food Buzzers
For cafes, hawkers, food courts and restaurants. Hand each customer a buzzer when they order, and when the food is ready, one press makes it beep, flash and vibrate, so nobody crowds the collection counter.
- No Monthly Fees
- Up to 999 Pagers
- Works Without Internet
S$20,000
Saved over 2 years, compared with hiring an extra service staff
+25%
Productivity when customers self-serve and are alerted promptly
+15%
Sales from taking orders and issuing buzzers at the same time
Figures are SIGNALGRYD estimates.
How It Works
How Restaurant Pagers Work
Order & Take a Buzzer
Customers order and pay at the counter, then take a buzzer.
Sit or Browse
They find a seat or order from other stalls instead of queuing at the collection point.
Buzz & Collect
When the food is ready, staff key in the buzzer number and the customer comes back to collect.
Customers wait where they like. The buzzer brings them back when the order is ready.
Where It Works
Where Restaurant Pagers Work Best
Three common F&B setups, and the series that usually suits each.
Hawker Stalls & Food Courts
Customers sit anywhere in a shared seating area, often far from your stall. A long-range buzzer with an anti-theft alarm keeps them in reach and keeps your buzzers on the premises.
Cafes, Bubble Tea & Takeaway Counters
Orders are taken and collected at the same counter, where space is tight. An all-in-one transmitter and charger, or palm-sized buzzers, keep the counter clear.
Restaurants With a Waitlist
Guests waiting for a table take a pager and wait at the bar or nearby instead of the doorway. Seating moves faster, and fewer guests walk away.
Products
Buzzer Series for F&B Outlets
Four buzzer series for every kind of counter. Not sure which fits? Tell us how many buzzers you need and we’ll recommend one.
Series Pacific
800 m range, drop-resistant rubber, anti-theft alarm and quick charging.
Series Classic
Basic, functional and affordable: the most common pager on the market.
Series Mini S
A small, sleek buzzer that sits comfortably in the palm of your hand.
Series Slim
Transmitter and charger in one board, ideal when issuing and collection share a counter.
Every Series Includes
- CE & IMDA Compliant
- Up to 800 m Range
- Water & Impact Resistant
- Smart Charging
- Up to 999 Pagers
- No Wi-Fi Needed
Compare
Buzzers or a Queue Number Display?
Both stop the shouting. The right one depends on where your customers wait.
| Method | How customers are called | What customers hold | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calling out order numbers | A shout across the room | A receipt | Very small, quiet counters |
| Queue number display | The number flashes on a display or TV | A receipt with a number | Counters customers can see from their seats |
| Restaurant pagers | The buzzer beeps, flashes and vibrates | A buzzer | Seating out of sight, food courts and table waitlists |
Prefer a display? See our queue number system for restaurants.
Day to Day
Running Buzzers Through a Busy Service
Start of Service
Take the buzzers off the charging bases and keep them by the till.
With Each Order
Hand one out with the receipt, and key in its number when the food is ready.
After Each Customer
Put returned buzzers back on the charger, so they’re ready for the next one.
End of the Day
Count the buzzers back onto their bases. Series Pacific and Mini S sound an alarm if one leaves the premises.
A buzzer on the table means the order is on its way.
Benefits
Why F&B Outlets Use Buzzers
Shorter Queues
Cashiers take the order, the payment and hand over a buzzer in one go, so the queue keeps moving.
Wait Anywhere
Customers sit, chat or order more. No loud announcements, and no crowd at the pickup counter.
Turn Tables Faster
Seating moves faster, and customers don’t walk away because they know their place is safe.
Works Offline
Buzzers run on regulated radio frequency, so they keep working even when the internet fails.
Sizing
How Many Buzzers Does Your Outlet Need?
Three quick steps. Then we’ll confirm the setup and send a quotation.
Count Your Peak Orders
How many orders are waiting at the same time in your busiest hour? Start with that many buzzers.
Add a Few Spares
A few extra means there’s always a charged buzzer to hand out. You can add more later.
Plan the Charging
One charging base for every 10 Pacific or Classic buzzers; Slim charges on its own board.
What Affects the Price
- The buzzer series you choose
- How many buzzers you need
- The number of transmitters and charging bases
- No Monthly Fees
- 10% Price Beat
- No GST
Price beat applies to bundled sets. T&Cs apply.
Related Solutions
Other Paging Systems for F&B
Most outlets combine two or more.
Waiter Call System
A call button on every table, so diners get service with one press.
Kitchen Order Pickup
Kitchen pagers tell waiters the moment an order is up.
Queue Number System
Call order numbers on a display instead of shouting them.
Customer Paging for Every Industry
All four pager series, and where else they’re used.
FAQ
Restaurant Pager FAQs
How do restaurant pagers work?
Customers take a buzzer when they order. When the food is ready, staff key the buzzer’s number into the transmitter, and it beeps, flashes and vibrates to call the customer back.
How far do restaurant pagers reach?
Up to 800 m with Series Pacific and up to 400 m with Classic, Mini S and Slim. Walls and floors shorten the working range, so tell us your layout.
Does a food buzzer system need Wi-Fi or internet?
No. It runs on regulated radio frequency, so it keeps working even when the internet is down.
Are there monthly fees?
No. You buy the system once, with no monthly fees or subscriptions.
How long does a buzzer’s battery last?
It depends on usage and wear, but a fully charged buzzer usually lasts around 2–4 hours on standby. Between customers it sits on the charging base, so it’s always ready.
How many buzzers can one system handle?
Up to 999 on a single system, so you can start small.
Can we add more buzzers later?
Yes. New buzzers are paired to your system, which you can do yourselves with no software, and we’re happy to help.
What if a customer walks off with a buzzer?
Series Pacific and Mini S have a built-in anti-theft alarm that sounds if a buzzer is taken too far from your premises.
Can we use buzzers for a table waitlist?
Yes. Hand a pager to guests waiting for a table, and page them when it’s ready. Seating moves faster and fewer guests walk away.
Can it work with our POS system?
Yes. Run it on its own or alongside your point-of-sale system. Staff simply key in the buzzer number when an order is ready.
How much does a food buzzer system cost?
Pricing depends on how many buzzers and transmitters you need, so we quote for each outlet. Tell us your quantities and we’ll send a quotation within 24 hours.
How long does delivery take?
Usually about one week when the items are in stock, or up to two weeks when they need to be restocked.