Reservation system without monthly costs
You buy it once for €1,500 (or in instalments from €49 per month) and never pay a subscription again. The tables, the guests and their data stay yours for good.
Let guests book online themselves and save up to 72% of your booking phone calls.
No anonymous quotes: real venues, with a name, a town and a link to the review itself on Capterra and Google.
The app, the service, the price… They continuously strive for a better and more convenient reservation system. Personal guidance and things built to measure!
ProsThe app, the service, the price,... They continuously strive for a better and more convenient reservation system. Personal guidance and the option to customize things!
ConsI thought long about this question but couldn't find a suitable answer. I'm very sorry but we are Happy Chefs.
Switched from TablemanagerFor a better service and a better price.
I can only recommend HappyChef: outstanding service for restaurant owners, at a far lower price than the big players on the market.
I can only recommend HappyChef. It offers outstanding service to restaurant owners, at a far lower price than the big players on the market. The fact that this is a small company is exactly what makes the service and the follow-up so good. I really should have started using HappyChef much sooner, but I am so glad I am using it now.
ProsThe biggest benefit for me was the time I got back — far fewer e-mails and phone calls to answer. Almost everything runs automatically now, which frees up an enormous amount of time to spend on the other things that matter to our business.
ConsSo far I have not run into a single downside with HappyChef. The software is easy to use, and the contact and the service are excellent.
Easy to implement, easy to use. Fully operational in less than an hour, without a single hiccup.
Easy to implement. Easy to use. Happy to have this linked to our website. Received positive feedback from our customers.
ProsEasy to use and effective restaurant reservation system. Fully operational in less than 1 hour without any hic-up. Unlimited number of reservations at a fair monthly cost.
ConsNo problems noted. All runs smooth. Probably the best reservation system on the market from a 'value for money' point of view.
Incredibly easy to use, everything you look for in a reservation platform, brought as simply as it can be. TOP. And first-class customer service on top of that. I recommend it to everyone.View on Google
In a world where everything only gets more expensive and subscription costs are sky-high, HappyChef is there for the independent owner who wants to keep doing the work they love.
We have had a digital reservation tool at De Griekse Frituur O Geros since 2006. This year we switched to HappyChef. HappyChef is easy to use, has a very good price, and a friendly, approachable team. In a world where everything only gets more expensive and subscription costs are sky-high, HappyChef is there for the independent owner who wants to keep doing the work they love.
We were looking for one system that could combine the restaurant and the hotel. That is how we found Thibault at HappyChef.
As a start-up hospitality business in Damme, running both a restaurant and a hotel, we were looking for one system that could combine everything. That is how we ended up with Thibault at HappyChef, who also offers HappyHotel.
We were helped very well from the very beginning. The app is easy to use, and the big advantage is that you can make a lot of changes yourself, without having to contact somebody every time. The automatic WhatsApp messages to guests are a nice extra too — guests are sent the right information straight away.
If you have a question or a remark, or you get stuck somewhere, Thibault is always easy to reach. He thinks along with you and does everything he can to help you as quickly as possible. We have even been able to count on him for other IT questions.
We are very happy with the collaboration so far and can definitely recommend HappyChef and HappyHotel.
Highly innovative and fast. Very good help with the onboarding, too. A fan of their approach. There is a growing story in this one.View on Google
With a house you know the answer instantly: you’d rather own it. Why would that be any different for the software that runs your restaurant? Other reservation systems are rented — month after month, year after year. HappyChef you buy once, and it’s yours forever.
a typical reservation system at the big players: €129/month
one payment, one time, done
Transferable licence A subscription is a cost. HappyChef sits on your balance sheet as an asset — and it transfers with your restaurant when you sell it.
Scroll along as the app walks you through the key features — from bookings to WhatsApp confirmations.
Guests book 24/7 via your website, Google and social media, and everything lands automatically in one agenda — neatly organised by service.
A visual floor plan of your venue. See at a glance what is free, reserved or occupied — and move guests to the right table in one swift action.
Every booking automatically gets a confirmation via WhatsApp. Higher reach than email, meaning fewer no-shows and empty tables.
Based on HappyChef data (July 2026). Individual results may vary.
Works on tablet, desktop and mobile.
Start free — 2 min →4.7 on Capterra
rated by real venues, with name and city
90-day money back
not happy? you get every euro back
Owners have a say
twice a year owners vote on what we build next
Ready in 2 minutes, no credit card. Your reservation system is set up right away.
Guests book 24/7 via your website, Google and social media — everything lands in your calendar automatically.
Ready for more? Buy HappyChef once and it’s yours forever.
Everything to take free reservations today
How do you want to pay?
Pay once. Yours forever.
12 months, then free — €1,548 in total
That is €48 more than becoming the owner outright.
24 months, then free — €1,896 in total
That is €396 more than becoming the owner outright.
60 months, then free — €2,940 in total
That is €1,440 more than becoming the owner outright.
90-day money-back guarantee
Cancel monthly
Groups — Multiple locations? Contact us for a special discount.
Book a demo →Every purchase includes personal migration and onboarding — we set everything up for you.
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Not sure which plan fits? Start free — 2 min →
You buy your software once — like a house. Only services with ongoing costs are billed monthly, like utilities. Owners only, and you can switch them on or off at any time.
These two are free and come with every plan — Start included.
Plan your team's shifts, collect requests and keep track of the hours worked.
More info →Reward returning guests with points and rewards they spend with you.
More info →Every reservation confirmed automatically via WhatsApp.
More info →Automatic reminders that prevent no-shows.
More info →AI answers your emails automatically.
More info →Your own restaurant app in the App Store and Google Play.
More info →Works on tablet, desktop and mobile.
Start free — 2 min →A paper diary sits in one place and only one person can read it at a time. Digitally, every booking reaches your whole team at once — in the restaurant, at home, and on your phone.
21covers on paper — one sheet, one person’s handwriting
You need nothing to start: create a free account and your bookings arrive digitally from tonight.
No, never. Free or purchased: you keep 100% of your revenue, with no commission per cover.
Just like a house: you pay once and HappyChef is yours forever. No monthly bills, no notice period, no price increases. Updates included.
Yes, forever. Unlimited reservations, table plan, gift vouchers and confirmation, reminder and review emails. No hidden costs.
We migrate your data and set everything up for you. Most restaurants are fully operational within the hour.
You do. Your guest data remains your property and is stored securely within the EU, GDPR-compliant.
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