Abstract: A food order is placed by a purchaser at a client prior to selecting the vendor. A server receives the order along with the purchaser information. The server matches the items with available vendors that offer the selected food order. The server sends a document to the client, including a list of vendors matching the order, along with other details that are specific to each vendor. The client receives the document. In response to selection of the vendor, the client sends the server a request to proceed. Upon receiving a finalized order, the server sends a checkout page to the client to finish the order. The client sends information needed to finish the order. The server receives the requested information and generates the order.