A drop is just a preorder window with a clear start and end time.

Most popups already sell this way — Hotplate gives it structure.

Customers order and pay ahead of time during a set window.

You make exactly what’s ordered — nothing more, nothing less.

No. Hotplate works best once you have some demand — even a small list.

The platform helps you turn that demand into momentum.

We charge a small transaction fee per order. You can pay it yourself or pass it on to customers — your choice.

Yes — if you’re doing more than a handful of orders.

Hotplate handles payments, inventory, prep lists, and reminders automatically.

Absolutely.

Hotplate works alongside your socials — it captures demand so it doesn’t disappear.