How to Print Pre-Orders & Name Cards

Step-by-step guide for printing FOH lists, BOH kitchen prep lists, and professional name cards with templates

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How to Print Pre-Orders & Name Cards

Comprehensive guide to printing pre-order lists and name cards for professional service.

Printing Options Overview

Orion's Plan offers three printing formats:

  1. FOH (Front of House): Guest lists with individual orders for service staff
  2. BOH (Back of House): Consolidated kitchen preparation lists
  3. Name Cards: Professional place cards for table settings

Printing FOH (Front of House) Lists

What FOH Prints Include

  • Guest names and seat assignments
  • Complete individual orders
  • Dietary requirements (highlighted)
  • Allergies (clearly marked)
  • Special requests
  • Table number, Booking time, Party size total

How to Print FOH List

  1. Navigate to Pre-Orders (click in sidebar or go to specific booking)
  2. Open Booking - verify pre-orders are complete
  3. Click Print Button
  4. Select "Front of House (FOH)"
  5. Review Preview - check guest names, orders, allergies
  6. Adjust Print Settings (optional) - font size, table numbers, restaurant logo
  7. Print

When to Use FOH Prints

  • Before Service: Brief service staff
  • During Seating: Reference when seating guests
  • At Table: Confirm orders with guests
  • For Large Parties: Essential for coordination

Tips for FOH Printing

  • Print one per server section
  • Highlight VIP guests
  • Note table numbers clearly
  • Print extra copies for managers
  • Update if orders change

Printing BOH (Back of House) Lists

What BOH Prints Include

  • Consolidated dish counts (e.g., "Salmon x 6")
  • Organized by course
  • Dietary modifications
  • Special cooking instructions
  • Timing information
  • Total quantities needed

How to Print BOH List

  1. Open Booking with Pre-Orders
  2. Click Print Button
  3. Select "Back of House (BOH)"
  4. Review Kitchen List (Starters, Main Courses, Desserts sections with quantities and modifications)
  5. Verify Totals
  6. Print - select kitchen printer

When to Use BOH Prints

  • Day Before: Kitchen prep planning
  • Morning of Service: Ingredient check
  • 2 Hours Before: Final prep list
  • Start of Service: Cooking reference
  • For Mise en Place: Station setup

Printing Name Cards

What Are Name Cards?

Professional place cards for table settings showing guest names, table numbers (optional), decorative design, and custom branding.

How to Print Name Cards

  1. Open Booking with Pre-Orders
  2. Click Print Button
  3. Select "Name Cards"
  4. Choose Template:
    • Classic Elegant: Serif font, traditional style, gold/silver accents
    • Modern Minimalist: Sans-serif font, clean lines, monochrome
    • Formal Traditional: Script font, ornate borders, wedding-appropriate
    • Custom Design: Upload your template, add restaurant logo
    • Customize Settings: Font Size, Include Table Number, Card Size, Cards Per Page, Orientation
    • Preview All Cards
    • Edit if Needed (fix typos, adjust titles)
    • Print - use card stock (110lb+ recommended)

Name Card Tips

Paper Selection: Use thick card stock (110-130 lb), white or cream for classic look, textured for premium feel.

Printing Quality: Use high-quality printer, check ink levels, print test first.

Presentation: Fold cards neatly, place at each seat before service, position at top of place setting.

When to Use Name Cards

  • Formal Events: Weddings, galas, corporate dinners
  • Large Parties: Assigned seating (15+ guests)
  • VIP Occasions: Add elegant touch
  • Private Dining: Professional presentation
  • Special Celebrations: Birthdays, anniversaries

Batch Printing

Print for Multiple Bookings

  1. Go to Pre-Orders Dashboard
  2. Select Date/Time Range
  3. Check Bookings to Print
  4. Choose Print Type (FOH, BOH, or Name Cards for all)
  5. Print in Batch

Print Daily Summary

  1. Select Today's Date
  2. Choose "Print Daily Summary"
  3. Includes all bookings, pre-orders, consolidated BOH and FOH lists
  4. Print Complete Package

Troubleshooting

Print Quality Issues

  • Text Too Small: Increase font size in settings
  • Colors Not Right: Calibrate printer, check ink levels
  • Alignment Off: Check paper guides, print test page

Missing Information

  • Guest Names Missing: Verify pre-orders submitted, check booking has guest details
  • Orders Not Showing: Confirm deadline, check menu assigned, verify guests completed orders

Best Practices

Before Every Service

  1. Print FOH lists early
  2. Review with service team
  3. Print BOH lists for kitchen
  4. Brief chef on special requirements
  5. Print name cards night before
  6. Have backup copies ready

Need more help?

Contact us at info@orionsplan.com or visit the Help Centre for more guides.