Only one speaker at a time.
With 10 waiters and one radio channel, there is constant waiting. Orders back up.
The direct comparison
Bierblock vs. Radio: Why Walkie-Talkies Are Not an Ordering System
Radio is reliable and works without internet. But for order taking at festivals with many tables, it quickly reaches its limits.
The Problem
Why radio is the wrong tool for festival orders
Radio is great for coordination — but not for systematic order management.
No documentation.
What was said over the radio is gone. No order history, no overview of what is open.
Bar can't work efficiently.
Verbal orders per radio are not sortable. Sequence is random.
The Solution
What Bierblock does instead of radio
Parallel, documented, sorted — designed for festival scale.
All waiters simultaneously
Any number of waiters can submit orders at the same time — no waiting for the channel.
Every order is documented
Each order is stored — table, item, time. Full traceability.
Bar works by queue
All orders sorted by time of receipt — fair and efficient sequence.
Radio stays for emergencies
Bierblock for orders, radio for coordination and emergencies — complementary.
Benefits at a glance
What you gain with Bierblock.
- All waiters simultaneously
- Every order documented
- Bar processes in sequence
- No waiting for radio channel
- Radio stays for coordination
FF Waldbach: From radio to Bierblock
FF Waldbach used radio for order taking for years. After switching to Bierblock: bar processes in sequence, no orders lost, no blocked radio channel.
Frequently asked questions
What organisers often ask.
Everything about setup, usage and costs.
- Can I try Bierblock before deciding?
- Yes. The demo is free and unlimited — try everything before buying.
- What does Bierblock cost?
- One-time €99 for 1 month. Monthly €49. Yearly €299 for all events.
- Is Bierblock suitable for small festivals too?
- Yes. Even with 5 tables it helps — clearer than paper, faster than shouting.
- Does it work without internet?
- Bierblock needs a connection. Local Wi-Fi is sufficient.
- Does every volunteer need an app?
- No. Just open the link in the browser — no installation.
- Can I switch to Bierblock mid-festival?
- Technically yes, but switching during a live event is not advisable. Test in advance with the free demo.
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