🚀 Quick Start Guide

This section provides a detailed roadmap for integrating with the Kitchenhub API — from setup to pilot launch.

Step 1: Set Up Test Environment

Goal: Prepare both sides to begin technical integration.
Estimated time: 1–3 business days
Expected result: API credentials are active, and the partner's environment is ready to receive test data.

Actions:

Responsibility	Action
Kitchenhub	Generate and share API credentials (client ID, secret) - Provide access to staging environment - Share API documentation and test instructions
Partner	Set up development environment using test credentials - Configure webhook endpoint to receive order events - Confirm network/firewall rules allow communication

✅ Once this step is completed, API calls can be made, and webhooks can be tested.

Step 2: Develop Integration

Goal: Build the core logic for communication with the Kitchenhub API.
Estimated time: 1–3 weeks, depending on complexity
Expected result: Functional integration in the test environment, supporting the selected scenario.

Actions:
The following API modules should be implemented based on your use case:

🔹 Orders API

✅ Receive new orders via webhook (POST /orders)
✅ Parse order payload (items, modifiers, pricing)
✅ Accept or reject incoming orders (PATCH /orders/:id)
✅ Retrieve historical orders (GET /orders/history)

🔹 Locations & Stores API

✅ Create and manage restaurant/store entities (POST /stores, PUT /stores/:id)
✅ Edit store settings (timezone, address, etc.)
✅ Remove test locations when no longer needed

🔹 Integrations API

✅ Connect a store to a marketplace (POST /integrations)
✅ Check connection status (GET /integrations/:id/status)
✅ Disconnect integrations when necessary

🔹 Menu API (if applicable)

✅ Build menu structure (categories, items, modifiers)
✅ Upload menu to Kitchenhub (POST /menus)
✅ Update menu items and availability
✅ Optionally, import menu from existing provider

💡
Kitchenhub team can assist in determining which APIs are required based on your integration scenario.

Step 3: Acceptance Testing

Goal: Verify that the integration meets technical and business requirements.
Estimated time: 2–5 business days
Expected result: All flows work as expected in the test environment and meet acceptance criteria.

Actions:

Responsibility	Action
Kitchenhub	Provide acceptance test checklist - Simulate order creation from various providers - Validate partner responses and system behavior
Partner	Validate receipt and handling of test orders - Confirm synchronization of menus, stores, and status - Fix any discovered issues or edge cases

📋 Acceptance Criteria typically include:

Timely order webhook delivery
Correct parsing and acknowledgment of orders
Proper syncing of store/menu data
Resilience to API errors or edge cases

Step 4: Pilot Launch

Goal: Test integration in production with a small number of live locations.
Estimated time: 1–2 weeks
Expected result: Stable operation under real-world conditions, readiness to scale.

Actions:

Responsibility	Action
Kitchenhub	Enable production credentials - Monitor live data flow - Provide logs, alerts, and integration support
Partner	Launch in selected stores - Monitor order and menu flow - Report and fix issues collaboratively

📌 Focus is on:

Validating that live orders are processed correctly
Monitoring webhooks and response times
Ensuring store/menu sync is aligned with partner systems

What Happens After the Pilot?

If successful, the partner can scale to additional stores.
Kitchenhub provides ongoing support and advanced features (e.g., analytics, real-time alerts).
Optional steps: production monitoring setup, SLA definition, or deeper integration with partner systems.

🛎️ Support & Resources

🧪 Test Data Generator: Available upon request