thirteenthesaint/BungoEats-Delivery

Food delivery platform for Bungoma County, Kenya. Full-stack MERN application with M-Pesa integration, real-time tracking, and multi-channel ordering. # BungoEats - Food Delivery System for Bungoma County ## Overview BungoEats is a comprehensive food delivery platform designed specifically for Bungoma County, Kenya. Inspired by Dial-A-Delivery, this system connects local restaurants and fast-food vendors with customers, providing a seamless ordering and delivery experience. ## Features ### Customer Features - **Multi-channel Ordering**: Order via web app, mobile app, phone, or WhatsApp - **Real-time Order Tracking**: Track your order from preparation to delivery - **M-Pesa Integration**: Secure payment through M-Pesa or cash on delivery - **Menu Categories**: French fries, samosas, fresh juice, pizza, and ice cream - **User Accounts**: Save delivery addresses and view order history - **Live Updates**: Socket.io integration for real-time order status updates ### Restaurant Features - **Menu Management**: Add, update, and manage menu items - **Order Management**: Receive and process orders in real-time - **Inventory Control**: Mark items as available/unavailable - **Analytics Dashboard**: Track sales and popular items ### Admin Features - **User Management**: Manage customers and restaurant partners - **Order Oversight**: Monitor all orders across the platform - **System Analytics**: View platform-wide statistics ## Technology Stack ### Backend - **Node.js** with **Express.js**: RESTful API server - **MongoDB**: NoSQL database for flexible data storage - **Mongoose**: ODM for MongoDB - **JWT**: Secure authentication - **Socket.io**: Real-time bidirectional communication - **bcrypt**: Password hashing ### Frontend - **React**: Component-based UI library - **React Router**: Client-side routing - **Material-UI**: Modern, responsive UI components - **Axios**: HTTP client for API requests - **Socket.io-client**: Real-time updates ## Project Structure ``` BungoEats_Delivery_System/ ├── backend/ │ ├── models/ │ │ ├── User.js │ │ ├── Restaurant.js │ │ ├── MenuItem.js │ │ └── Order.js │ ├── rou …