
Rafters
School meals. One connected platform.
Project overview
A connected school-meals platform spanning ordering, allergens, payments, recurring orders, notifications, and staff operations.
- Ordering
- Mobile apps
- Payments
Every project starts with a problem worth solving. Here's how we've helped clients across Ireland replace broken processes, outdated sites, and stalled growth with digital systems that actually work.
Flagship projects
Food operations, mediation, AI video and payments. Explore the product, then open the details that matter to you.

School meals. One connected platform.
A connected school-meals platform spanning ordering, allergens, payments, recurring orders, notifications, and staff operations.

A clearer path through complex claims.
An AI-assisted mediation platform for insurance and personal-injury claims, bringing scheduling, brief upload and private mediation chat into one journey.

From an idea to a presenter-led video.
An AI video product that turns prompts, scripts, articles and documents into editable videos with presenters, voice and captions.

From a payment link to getting paid.
A payments platform for creating shareable payment links, accepting online payments and reviewing transaction activity across a business.
Outcomes we've driven for clients
Capabilities behind the work
The specialists we combine to take a product from idea to a reliable launch.
Technical detail
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Deep dives into our most impactful projects across Ireland.
60% faster order processing across 30+ schools
Rafters were managing school lunch orders across 30+ schools via phone calls and paper forms. Inventory was tracked on spreadsheets, payments were manual, and staff spent hours each day on admin that should have been automated.
We built the whole system end to end: a multi-tenant Django platform serving a Next.js web app and native iOS and Android apps from one API. Parents, teachers, canteen staff, managers, workers and administrators each get their own role-scoped experience across primary and secondary schools — with real-time ordering, Stripe payments, allergen-aware menus, automated inventory and a full analytics layer behind it.
“Elephantfly transformed our vision into a stunning, user-friendly product. Their creativity, attention to detail, and seamless communication made the entire process stress-free and efficient.”
Trish Colbert
Co-Founder & CEO, Rafters
80% of bookings moved online in 6 weeks
Double bookings, missed calls, and no-shows were costing TKutz hours every week. Staff scheduling was done on paper and customers had no way to book outside business hours.
We delivered a mobile-first website with integrated online booking, automated SMS confirmations and reminders, a staff scheduling interface, and a clean brand-matching design that works on every device.
“The double-bookings and missed calls just stopped. Most of our clients book themselves in now, even after hours, and we've got a few hours back every day to focus on the shop. Easily the best decision we made this year.”
Aso
Owner, TKutz Barbers
Full-stack charter platform with 100+ trips delivered
Chasing Sunsets were managing all enquiries and bookings manually over WhatsApp and email. They had no website to showcase their fleet, no way to capture leads efficiently, and no admin tool to track bookings — making it impossible to scale.
We designed and built a full-stack platform: a premium Next.js frontend with a curated boat catalogue, enquiry flows, and testimonials page — backed by a Django REST API with JWT auth, a photo management system, booking dashboard, and automated email confirmations.
“The booking process was effortless and the boat exceeded expectations. It felt premium from start to finish.”
Sophie M.
Guest, Dublin
AI hiring agent cuts screening time by 70%
NexFlow's team were spending 3–4 days per week manually screening CVs, chasing candidates, and coordinating interview slots. Slow response times were costing them top-tier talent to faster-moving competitors.
We built a custom AI agent integrated directly into their hiring workflow — screening CVs against role criteria, sending personalised status updates, booking interview slots via calendar API, and escalating shortlisted candidates to human reviewers with full context summaries. No candidate left waiting more than 15 minutes for a response.
“The AI agent handles everything we used to spend Monday mornings doing. Our team now focuses on the humans — not the admin.”
Niamh Byrne
Head of Talent, NexFlow AI
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3× organic enquiry growth in peak season
A seasonal hospitality brand needed consistent digital presence, steady enquiry flow year-round, and premium print assets to showcase their fleet — not just a summer spike from paid ads.
Brand clarity that doubled email sign-ups
A nutrition education programme needed a brand and website that could clearly communicate its value to busy parents and generate steady course enrolments.
45% more direct reservations in 8 weeks
A popular Dublin restaurant needed a website that matched the quality of their food — fast, mobile-friendly, and built to convert hungry visitors into confirmed bookings.
“Great talent, great attention to detail and are very flexible in catering to your needs. Would never hesitate in recommending this agency. Looking forward to working with the guys again.”
AI query platform built & launched in 10 weeks
A Dublin AI startup needed their product turned into a polished SaaS platform — from landing page to authenticated dashboard — with a brand that matched the quality of their technology.
Our process
A structured process means no surprises — you know what's happening, when, and why. Every project follows the same five stages.
We start by listening — understanding your business, your users, and the problem worth solving. We map out scope, timelines, and success metrics before we touch anything.
UI/UX design, system architecture, and content structure are finalized before build begins. You approve every major decision before a line of code is written.
Development in focused sprints with weekly check-ins. We build, test, and iterate — every feature is QA'd before it reaches you for review.
Go-live is planned, not rushed. We handle deployment, final testing, DNS setup, and make sure everything works across devices before the site is live.
We don't disappear after launch. Most clients stay with us for ongoing support, content updates, performance improvements, and new feature development.
Technologies we build with
We're headquartered in Dublin and work with Irish SMEs every day — but we've also delivered projects in Spain, the UK, and beyond. Local understanding, international standard.
Every case study on this page is tied to a real business outcome — not aesthetics. We set targets before we start and track results after we ship.
Our clients come back because we build things that last — clean code, scalable architecture, and systems that grow with your business.
FAQ
Most web projects ship in 4–8 weeks. More complex platforms — multi-tenant apps, SaaS products, AI systems — typically run 8–14 weeks. We give you a realistic timeline at the discovery stage and stick to it.
Both. We've built MVPs for founders who needed something live in 6 weeks, and we've delivered large platform rebuilds for companies with 10+ years of operations. The approach scales to where you are.
We combine technical depth with commercial thinking. We don't just build what you ask for — we pressure-test the brief, flag things that won't work, and focus on outcomes rather than deliverables. We also specialise in AI-integrated systems, which most traditional agencies can't offer.
Yes. We do this regularly. We'll audit the existing codebase, give you an honest assessment of what's worth keeping and what needs to be rebuilt, and take it from there. No politics — just practical advice.
Yes. Most clients move to a monthly retainer for support, content updates, performance monitoring, and new feature development. We don't disappear after launch — we treat it as the beginning, not the end.
Absolutely. We work with clients across Ireland — Cork, Galway, Limerick, and beyond — as well as internationally. Everything runs remotely with structured weekly check-ins, so location is no barrier.
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