The #1 food drop platform
Powering the hottest
sourdough
pizza
bagel
catering
ice cream
croissant
cookie
cardamom bun
meal prep
vegan taco
salad
branzino
cinnamon roll
donut
drops
Build your customer list, post a drop, get orders, and sell out on your schedule
@fortmillsourdough
6.4k followers
Fort Mill, SC
The #1 food drop platform
Powering the hottest
sourdough
pizza
bagel
catering
ice cream
croissant
cookie
cardamom bun
meal prep
vegan taco
salad
branzino
cinnamon roll
donut
drops
Build your customer list, post a drop, get orders, and sell out on your schedule
@fortmillsourdough
6.4k followers
Fort Mill, SC
Powering the hottest
sourdough
pizza
bagel
catering
ice cream
croissant
cookie
cardamom bun
meal prep
vegan taco
salad
branzino
cinnamon roll
donut
drops
Build your customer list, post a drop, get orders, and sell out on your schedule
@fortmillsourdough
6.4k followers
Fort Mill, SC
The #1 food drop platform
Powering the hottest
sourdough
pizza
bagel
catering
ice cream
croissant
cookie
cardamom bun
meal prep
vegan taco
salad
branzino
cinnamon roll
donut
drops
Build your customer list, post a drop, get orders, and sell out on your schedule
@fortmillsourdough
6.4k followers
Fort Mill, SC
The Experience
How Hotplate works
How Hotplate works
Customers subscribe to your Hotplate storefront
Create a custom site in 5 minutes - just add branding
Publish your link on socials
Invite customers to add their phone numbers
Step 1
Sarah's Bakery
Sarah's Bakery
Create a Drop
Create a Drop
Basic Info
Basic Info
Menu
Menu
Schedule
Schedule
Valentine's Day Pre-orders
Valentine's Day Pre-orders
Special Valentine’s Day Cakes
Special Valentine’s Day Cakes
When customers pickup
When customers pickup
Sat Jan 14th
Sat Jan 14th
When orders open and close
When orders open and close
Orders open
Orders open
Orders close
Orders close
Save
Save
Cancel
Cancel
You schedule a “drop”
(aka menu) for the week
Set windows for where & when customers pick up
Set a menu & how much you want to make of each item
Set a menu & how much you want to make of each item
Step 2
Orders open & we automatically text customers
Customers get a text with a link to order every time you post a menu
Customers easily checkout with credit card, cash, or Venmo/Zelle
Step 3
You fulfill orders without the stress
You fulfill orders
without the stress
Get a clear prep list of how much to make of each item
Print packing tickets & order labels
Chat with customers directly through Hotplate
Step 4
Step 4
Sarah's Bakery
Sarah's Bakery
Prep List
Prep List
Fri. Oct 29
Fri. Oct 29
Prepped / Total
Prepped / Total
Trick or Treat
Trick or Treat
00 / 95
00 / 95
Summary
Summary
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Fri. Oct 29
Fri. Oct 29
Prepped / Total
Prepped / Total
Trick or Treat
Trick or Treat
00 / 95
00 / 95
Summary
Summary
View Details
View Details
John Dough
#01055
76
⭐️
Sat. 2/14
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
Customer is GLUTEN FREE. Please use clean utensils when handling.
1
Starwberry cheesecake
2
Ham, cheese, and jalapeño sourdough loaf
Trick dog bar
Pickup
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Trusted by thousands of chefs & bakers
Trusted by thousands
of chefs & bakers
@gooeycenterbakery
39.6k followers
Los Angeles, CA
"With Hotplate, it’s really easy to keep track of my orders, see who my repeats are and it’s really easy to keep everything organized for my popups and pickup times"
– Gooey Center Bakery
data-video-url:https://vimeo.com/1187489626
@nishnooshbyoryan
1.4k followers
Los Angeles, CA
“It’s the smoothest line between food content creation and local customer community. When you go viral, you can turn that into orders"
- Oryan, Nish Noosh Gluten Free Bakery
data-video-url:https://vimeo.com/1187490132
@fortmillsourdough
6.5k followers
Fort Mill, SC
“Hotplate processes all of my orders while I enjoy life with my kids again!”
- Fort Mill Sourdough
data-video-url:https://vimeo.com/1187490416
@atoricafe
6.1k followers
New York City, NY
“One thing I love about hotplate is that it’s designed for pre-order food drops which means I spend less time managing bake sales and more time dreaming up creative bakes”
- Atori Cafe
data-video-url:https://vimeo.com/1187490572
@elcompavegano
24.8k followers
Los Angeles, CA
“Hotplate changed my life, real talk. Before this, I was taking orders manually, writing names down, and DM’ing everyone. I’d spend hours just managing pickups. Then I got on a call, saw Hotplate, and immediately knew: this is what I needed. After that: game over.”
– Jessie, El Compa Vegano
data-video-url:https://vimeo.com/1187490882
@chainsaw.la
25.2k followers
Los Angeles, CA
“Before I used Hotplate, I was using Squarespace, and it was not built for chefs. It was so disorganized on the backend, I couldn't keep up with orders and I was like, ‘why am I even using this?’ Very grateful for you guys!”
– Karla, Chainsaw LA
data-video-url:https://vimeo.com/1187490895
@piscator.ny
21.5k followers
Brooklyn, New York City
“I log on 2 minutes before it opens, and there’s already 80 people just waiting to get their fish. It’s crazy, it’s wild”
- Mason, Piscator
data-video-url:https://vimeo.com/1187490949
@goldengoodssourdough
2.8k followers
Dyersville, IA
“Running a sourdough bakery you wear a lot of hats…it’s a one man show. Having simple, organizational systems helps so much, so thank you Hotplate”
- Golden Goods Sourdough
data-video-url:https://vimeo.com/1187491060
@gooeycenterbakery
39.6k followers
Los Angeles, CA
"With Hotplate, it’s really easy to keep track of my orders, see who my repeats are and it’s really easy to keep everything organized for my popups and pickup times"
– Gooey Center Bakery
data-video-url:https://vimeo.com/1187489626
@nishnooshbyoryan
1.4k followers
Los Angeles, CA
“It’s the smoothest line between food content creation and local customer community. When you go viral, you can turn that into orders"
- Oryan, Nish Noosh Gluten Free Bakery
data-video-url:https://vimeo.com/1187490132
@fortmillsourdough
6.5k followers
Fort Mill, SC
“Hotplate processes all of my orders while I enjoy life with my kids again!”
- Fort Mill Sourdough
data-video-url:https://vimeo.com/1187490416
@atoricafe
6.1k followers
New York City, NY
“One thing I love about hotplate is that it’s designed for pre-order food drops which means I spend less time managing bake sales and more time dreaming up creative bakes”
- Atori Cafe
data-video-url:https://vimeo.com/1187490572
@elcompavegano
24.8k followers
Los Angeles, CA
“Hotplate changed my life, real talk. Before this, I was taking orders manually, writing names down, and DM’ing everyone. I’d spend hours just managing pickups. Then I got on a call, saw Hotplate, and immediately knew: this is what I needed. After that: game over.”
– Jessie, El Compa Vegano
data-video-url:https://vimeo.com/1187490882
@chainsaw.la
25.2k followers
Los Angeles, CA
“Before I used Hotplate, I was using Squarespace, and it was not built for chefs. It was so disorganized on the backend, I couldn't keep up with orders and I was like, ‘why am I even using this?’ Very grateful for you guys!”
– Karla, Chainsaw LA
data-video-url:https://vimeo.com/1187490895
@piscator.ny
21.5k followers
Brooklyn, New York City
“I log on 2 minutes before it opens, and there’s already 80 people just waiting to get their fish. It’s crazy, it’s wild”
- Mason, Piscator
data-video-url:https://vimeo.com/1187490949
@goldengoodssourdough
2.8k followers
Dyersville, IA
“Running a sourdough bakery you wear a lot of hats…it’s a one man show. Having simple, organizational systems helps so much, so thank you Hotplate”
- Golden Goods Sourdough
data-video-url:https://vimeo.com/1187491060
The Platform
What's included in Hotplate?
What's included
in Hotplate?
Custom Storefront
Reviews & Loyalty
Inventory Management
Automated Messaging
Automated Prep List
Stats & Insights
Custom Storefront
Reviews & Loyalty
Inventory Management
Automated Messaging
Automated Prep List
Stats & Insights
Frequently asked questions
Here are some of the most common questions we get for Hotplate
What’s a drop?
A drop is just a preorder window with a clear start and end time.
Most popups already sell this way — Hotplate gives it structure.
What’s a drop?
A drop is just a preorder window with a clear start and end time.
Most popups already sell this way — Hotplate gives it structure.
What does “preorders” mean?
Customers order and pay ahead of time during a set window.
You make exactly what’s ordered — nothing more, nothing less.
What does “preorders” mean?
Customers order and pay ahead of time during a set window.
You make exactly what’s ordered — nothing more, nothing less.
Do I need a big following?
No. Hotplate works best once you have some demand — even a small list.
The platform helps you turn that demand into momentum.
Do I need a big following?
No. Hotplate works best once you have some demand — even a small list.
The platform helps you turn that demand into momentum.
How does Hotplate make money?
We charge a small transaction fee per order. You can pay it yourself or pass it on to customers — your choice.
How does Hotplate make money?
We charge a small transaction fee per order. You can pay it yourself or pass it on to customers — your choice.
Is this better than Google Forms or DMs?
Yes — if you’re doing more than a handful of orders.
Hotplate handles payments, inventory, prep lists, and reminders automatically.
Is this better than Google Forms or DMs?
Yes — if you’re doing more than a handful of orders.
Hotplate handles payments, inventory, prep lists, and reminders automatically.
Can I still use Instagram or TikTok?
Absolutely.
Hotplate works alongside your socials — it captures demand so it doesn’t disappear.
Can I still use Instagram or TikTok?
Absolutely.
Hotplate works alongside your socials — it captures demand so it doesn’t disappear.