# 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.

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## 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.

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## 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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