Areas is the table management function that allows you to create different sections of your diary to use as separate areas of your venue. These can be setup to be sold on your online channels or you can just have them available internally. For example, you can create an online indoor area, but have your outdoor area set as offline.
Create your online area
Follow the steps below to create your new online area:
Click Settings, then Areas.
Click Create New.
Complete the text field for your area Name and Description.
On maximum covers select the maximum party size you could accomodate in this area.
Enable the following options by ticking the box beside it:
Send email notifications to customers: Guest will receive their confirmation email, do the same for SMS if you have this add on feature.
Available for online bookings: Turns this area online.
Include this area in availability search: Enables availability for this area.
Include in max covers calculations: Ensures your area follows your cover limit rules.
Click Save.
Create your offline area
Follow the steps below to create your new offline area:
Click Settings, then Areas.
Click Create New.
Complete the text field for your area Name and Description.
On maximum covers select the maximum party size you could accomodate in this area.
Enable the following options by ticking the box beside it:
Send email notifications to customers: Guest will receive their confirmation email, do the same for SMS if you have this add on feature.
Include this area in availability search: Enables availability for this area.
Include in max covers calculations: Ensures your area follows your cover limit rules.
Ensure the available for online bookings option is disabled.
Click Save.
Manage your areas
Read a couple of useful suggestions to better help you manage your areas.
Check if your areas are online
Easily check if your areas are taking online bookings following the steps below:
Click Settings, then Areas.
Locate the online bookings column.
If this is set to yes then the area is online.
Change the order of your areas
Arrange the order of your areas following the steps below:
Click Settings, then Areas.
Click Active from the drop down menu on the left.
Select All from that drop down menu.
Drag and drop your areas from the status column.
📌 Note: You can now add or move tables into your new areas.