Standard invoice template for restaurant table service with itemized menu items, service charges, and VAT
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter - Soup of the Day | 2 | £6.95 | £13.90 |
| Main - Grilled Salmon | 1 | £18.95 | £18.95 |
| Main - Beef Wellington | 1 | £24.95 | £24.95 |
| Dessert - Chocolate Brownie | 2 | £7.50 | £15.00 |
| Drinks - House Wine (Bottle) | 1 | £22.00 | £22.00 |
Customize your Restaurant Dine-In Invoice Template with essential and optional fields to match your business needs.
These fields must be filled in for a complete, professional invoice.
Unique invoice identifier
Date the invoice was issued
Name of your hospitality business
Your business address
Services and charges
Total before tax
Final amount due
Additional fields you can include based on your specific business requirements.
Your business phone number
Your business email address
VAT registration number
VAT/tax amount
Table number for this order
Name of server who took the order
Optional service charge (typically 10-12.5%)
Any additional notes or instructions
Important compliance requirements for hospitality & food service
VAT applies to restaurant food at the standard rate (20% in UK). Some items like cold takeaway food may be zero-rated.
Include allergen information for menu items in compliance with food labeling regulations (14 major allergens).
Clearly indicate if service charge is optional and goes to staff. Must comply with consumer protection regulations.
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Key advantages of using our free invoice template generator for Restaurants & Food Services professionals.
Professional invoicing for table service, fine dining, casual dining, and quick-service restaurants with itemized billing
Clear line items for starters, mains, desserts, sides, drinks, and daily specials with portion sizes and prices
Automatic 20% VAT on restaurant meals and 0% VAT on takeaway cold food per HMRC Catering Guidelines
Optional 10-12.5% discretionary service charge field meets UK tipping regulations and customer expectations
Table number and server name documentation improves tip distribution and service quality monitoring
Flexible billing for tasting menus, prix fixe, à la carte, set lunch menus, and Sunday roast offerings
Professional invoice format reflects restaurant quality standards and enhances customer dining experience
Easy customization for Italian, Indian, Chinese, British pub food, steakhouse, and vegetarian restaurant menus
Notes section for Natasha's Law allergen information and dietary requirement documentation (vegan, gluten-free, halal)
Pre-formatted template speeds up bill preparation during peak service times and table turnaround
Clear itemized format reduces bill queries and improves customer satisfaction and online review ratings
Supports eat-in table service, takeaway orders, delivery billing, and click-and-collect payment processing
Easy customization for group dining, separate checks, and business meal expense documentation
What Restaurants & Food Services businesses use our professional invoice templates. Are you one of them?
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Seafood restaurant billing for fresh fish and shellfish meals
Vegetarian/vegan restaurant invoicing plant-based menu items
Brunch restaurant billing for breakfast and brunch service
Wine bar billing for small plates and wine selections
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Takeaway restaurant billing for collection orders
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