In the culinary industry, clear communication is paramount. This applies particularly in the bustling environment of a restaurant, where everyone is working at breakneck to achieve one common goal – customer satisfaction. Walkie talkies have proven crucial in facilitating smooth operations for front of house, waiting and kitchen staff. Instant communication can considerably reduce customer wait time for both tables and food. With this in mind, we have compiled a list of the best walkie talkies for restaurants to help to streamline your decision making process.
Motorola CLP446e 
The CLP446e is a compact and ultra-light walkie talkie from Motorola. It is designed for quick and effective communication, making it the ideal device for use in restaurants. Even with its large ‘push-to-talk’ button, it retains its discreet nature and is ideal for professional use; hence, it is perfect for front of house staff.
- IP54 rating
- 7km coverage
- Hands-free (VOX) function with earpiece
- Long-lasting battery
- Licence-free
Kenwood PKT-23
The Kenwood PKT-23 is a lightweight yet robust walkie talkie, designed with ease-of-use in mind. It weighs in at just 110g and it can be easily carried in your pocket, while its IP54 makes it ideal for use in environments such as a kitchen. Comprising a large ‘push-to-talk’ button alongside VOX capability, the PKT-23 is the perfect product for those in the culinary industry.
- IP54 rating
- Exceeds MIL-STD 810 standard
- Push to talk/VOX capability
- License-free – ready to use!
Dynascan 1D PMR446
The Dynascan 1D is a discreet, compact and license-free walkie talkie, making it your perfect companion in the service industry. It comes with a belt clip and a lanyard to facilitate easy use while moving around. You can configure different networks for each group of staff using the 8 built-in channels. Additionally, there is a keypad lock function to avoid unintentional contact when carrying out your work.
- Two-wearing options – lanyard/belt-clip
- Sleek and compact design
- 8 channels
- Push to talk and VOX compatible
- License-free: analogue PMR446
Motorola XT185
The Motorola XT185 is a light and compact license-free radio. Usable by professionals working in hospitality, this walkie-talkie has a maximum range of 8km and a wide autonomy of 24 hours in communication, so that you are never left without charge. Motorola further reinforces the notion of robustness by offering a portable solution meeting the requirements of the TIA / EIA-603 standard, the latter certifying that the XT185 is able to withstand shocks, vibrations and humidity so that it is not damaged by the slightest impact suffered.
- IP54 rating
- LCD screen
- Hands-free mode
- Function VOX/iVOX: automatic voice detection
- License-free: PMR446
