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# Enforce Cooking Stage Flow (For Table Service)
When "Enforce cooking stage flow" is enabled, the system controls the timing of when different courses are prepared to ensure proper service flow.
## Starters
Starter items can be cooked immediately upon order. Starters stations has full access to begin cooking.
## Mains
Main course items are held and cannot be cooked initially. They appear on appropriate kitchen screens but are blocked from preparation until staff manually releases the hold.
## Desserts
Because desserts are ordered after the main course is underway or finished, there's no need to put a hold on them—their natural ordering timing already provides the proper service flow.
Since desserts are typically ordered later, these products can be cooked immediately when they appear.
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