Quick start checklist

Welcome to Tablemap! We know that managing a bustling restaurant means you are constantly juggling priorities. That is why we have stripped away the complexity to provide a streamlined onboarding experience tailored for the UK hospitality industry. This quick start checklist is your shortcut to going live, allowing you to bypass lengthy manuals and start welcoming guests immediately.

Setting up your digital front-of-house is entirely in your hands. By ticking off these essential tasks, you will establish a secure account, map out your dining area for peak efficiency, and bridge the gap between your kitchen and your customers. Whether you are a small local bistro or a high-volume city centre brasserie, getting these foundations right ensures a professional first impression and a smooth service from day one.

Take a few moments to work through the groups below. Each step is designed to be intuitive and fast. Once you have completed the list, your restaurant will be ready to process real-time bookings across all your digital channels. If you find yourself needing more in-depth advice on a particular feature, our comprehensive Help Centre is always just a click away. Let’s get your tables filled!

Account & profile

Goal: Establish your restaurant's core identity and complete the legal and financial setup required to process bookings.

• Create your Tablemap account
• Verify your email address
• Add your restaurant name and phone number
• Enter your billing details
• Start your membership subscription

Availability & tables

Goal: Define your digital floor plan and reservation rules so the system can manage your daily capacity automatically.

• Create your digital floor plan
• Add tables and define their capacities
• Configure reservation time slots and average turn times
• Define your booking policy and cancellation policy

Go live

Goal: Connect your booking system to your customer-facing channels and verify that everything is running flawlessly.

• Create your restaurant profile page
• Complete POS and payment system integrations (if required)
• Copy your Tablemap booking widget link
• Embed the widget on your restaurant's website
• Add the booking link to your social media profiles
• Run a test reservation to ensure a seamless experience

Once all boxes are ticked, you’re ready to take your first real reservation!