Cashless kitchens still need a clear ready signal. Guests cannot watch a ticket printer; status has to live on the phone they already used to pay.
Status stays on the phone after WeChat Pay
Post-pay stepper shows placed, preparing, and complete — with table or pickup messaging when the order is ready.
Order placed
Dark status header with the placed step active and receipt card.
Implementation narrative
After payment confirmation, the Mini-App shows order number and a three-step stepper. Placed and preparing states keep the receipt card visible. Complete adds the table or pickup message so guests know where to collect.
- Order placed: Dark status header with the placed step active and receipt card.
- Preparing: Stepper highlights preparing while the kitchen works the order.
- Ready / complete: Complete step with table delivery message and itemized receipt.