Messages drown in the chat.
With 20 waiters typing simultaneously, messages get lost in the flood. The bar sees nothing clear.
The direct comparison
Bierblock vs. WhatsApp: Chat Is Not an Ordering System
Many volunteer teams use WhatsApp for festival coordination. It works for planning — but during the event, a chat is not an ordering system.
The Problem
Why WhatsApp is the wrong tool for live orders
Great for planning, unsuitable for live order taking.
No structure for orders.
Free text has no fixed format. "2 beers table 5" becomes "Table 5 2xbeer" — confusion.
No overview of open orders.
Which orders have been processed? Which are still pending? Not visible in WhatsApp.
The Solution
What Bierblock does instead of WhatsApp
Structured, sorted, clear — designed for festival order taking.
Structured orders
Item, quantity, table — always the same format, readable for everyone.
Live order list for the bar
All open orders sorted by time of receipt — no more scrolling through chats.
Orders can be completed
Bar marks order as done — disappears from the list. Status clear at all times.
WhatsApp stays for coordination
Bierblock for orders, WhatsApp for the group — both for what they're designed for.
Benefits at a glance
What you gain with Bierblock.
- Structured orders instead of free text
- Live order list for the bar
- Clear completion status
- No scrolling through chats
- WhatsApp and Bierblock complement each other
FF Bergham: WhatsApp for planning, Bierblock for orders
FF Bergham uses WhatsApp for festival planning and shift coordination — and Bierblock for live orders during the event. Best of both worlds.
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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