Can we add last minute tables?

Absolutely - in fact we highly encourage it! Amending your last minute availability depending on your business needs and demands is a very smart and efficient way to fill your otherwise empty tables.

For example, restaurants often withhold First Table bookings on the weekends, however if it gets to Friday and you are looking quieter than normal, you can get in touch with the team to add one off availability. This ensures you are absolutely maximising your revenue potential for those days.

Ad hoc availability is quick and easy to do by our support team. Get in touch with them directly to help assist with your requirements.

We also run a weekly text message prompt which makes it quick and easy for you to respond and add extra weekend availability.

What it involves:

Every Thursday your local sales rep will send a text requesting last minute weekend table availability
If you want to add tables just respond to the text (free of charge)
Advise what days, how many tables and at what time you want to add e.g. Fri/Sat/Sun 1 x 5pm each
If you don't have any availability simply don't respond

Why are we doing this?

When joining First Table you set your weekly schedule according to what works for your venue. But we understand that in the hospitality industry bookings can change from week to week depending on many different factors. Adding the option to increase availability on an ad hoc basis, allows you to evaluate your upcoming bookings and add the option of securing additional revenue from what might otherwise be empty tables. Plus, First Table will promote your weekend availability to our database, giving you free marketing and more visibility for your venue - it's a win-win!

If you want to be part if this programme please email our Client Success team and advise which venue, the best contact name and mobile contact number.