One system for your bookings and your gift cards.
- 24/7 online booking, even when the phone is busy
- Covers, occupancy and open tables at a glance
- New bookings visible straight away
4.7 Capterra · 5.0 Google
Reservations in. Subscription out.Let guests book themselves. Even at 11:30 pm.
Everything your current system does, but you buy it once. Contract still running? Switch on the day it ends.Everything your system does, but you buy it once. Switch when your contract ends.
- We move your data
- Within a few days
- 90 days money back
A booking button on your website that never closes. Guests book themselves, you pick up the phone less during service.A booking button that never closes. Guests book themselves, you pick up the phone less.
- Ready in 2 min
- No card needed
- Free, forever
- KlaasPOER · LichterveldeGault&Millau 13/20Switched from TablemanagerView Review
- SofieMout · DammeGault&Millau 14/20Switched from ZenchefView Review
- One seat still freeYour restaurantOwner from your switch dayStart · free at the tableFor you
- VallinaO Geros · Genk5.0 GoogleSwitched from ZenchefView Review
- MathiasTrend Neuf · Watervliet5.0 CapterraView Review
- 4.7 on Capterrarated by real restaurants, with name and town
- 90 days money backnot happy, and you get everything back
- Owners have a saytwice a year, owners vote on what we build
All in one app
See HappyChef in action.
Scroll along as the app walks you through the key features — from bookings to WhatsApp confirmations.
Drag & move tables, live.
- Drag guests to the perfect table
- Inside, terrace and bar in separate zones
- Optimise your occupancy per service
26% fewer no-shows with WhatsApp.
- Confirmation immediately after booking
- Reminder in advance — fewer no-shows
- Guests reply with one tap
Based on HappyChef data (July 2026). Individual results may vary.
Works on tablet, desktop and mobile.
Start free — 2 min →
Interactive Demo
Everything you have now, but yours.Your book, only smarter.
Click a and see how the way you work today works here: reservations, table plan, gift vouchers. No account needed.
Click a and see how reservations come in by themselves, even at 11:30 pm. No account needed.
Step through the dashboard, one part at a time. No account needed.
Interactive Demo
Discover The Dashboard
Click a and see what each part does for you. No account needed.
Step through the dashboard, one part at a time. No account needed.
Watch The Video0:50Works on tablet, desktop and mobile · We move your data
Plan My SwitchWorks on tablet, desktop and mobile · No card needed
Start Free — 2 minReviews · 4.7 Capterra · 5.0 Google
What do our customers say?
They already had a system, and switched from Zenchef and Tablemanager. With their name and their restaurant.
They swapped the book and the phone for a booking button. With their name and their restaurant.
Featured · switched from Zenchef★★★★★
“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.”
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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.
Switched for a better service and a better price. They continuously strive for a better and more convenient reservation system.
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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.
Incredibly easy to use, everything you look for in a reservation platform, brought as simply as it can be. TOP.
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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.
Outstanding service for restaurant owners, at a far lower price than the big players on the market.
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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.
Featured · fewer calls★★★★★
“The biggest benefit: the time I got back, far fewer e-mails and phone calls to answer. Almost everything runs automatically now.”
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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.
Incredibly easy to use, everything you look for in a reservation platform, brought as simply as it can be. TOP.
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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.
Easy to implement, easy to use. Happy to have this linked to our website. Received positive feedback from our customers.
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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.
We were helped very well from the very beginning. If you have a question or get stuck somewhere, Thibault is always easy to reach.
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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.
Reviews · Capterra
Klaas De VriendtRestaurant POER · Lichtervelde
“The app, the service, the price… They continuously strive for a better and more convenient reservation system. Personal guidance and things built to measure!”
82.9% of their bookings arrive online
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.
Reviews · Google
Sofie SommelBistrobar Mout · Damme
“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.”
82.5% of their bookings arrive online
Reviews · Google
Vallina NellesO Geros · Genk
“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.”
96.9% of their bookings arrive online
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.
Reviews · Capterra
Mathias Van den HauweTrend Neuf · Watervliet
“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.
Klaas, Sofie, Vallina and colleagues already switched
Stop renting. Pay once.
- No more monthly bill
- We move your data
- Switch when your contract ends
Klaas, Sofie, Mathias and colleagues already put the book away
Start free. Become the owner as you grow.
- Free, forever
- No card needed
- Never a subscription
Try it first? That's free
Stop renting. This is yours
This is where you start, free
Growing? Then become the owner
Free foreverStart
Start
Free
Everything to take free reservations today.
Bonus: all Owner features for 30 days, then free on Start.
- Unlimited reservations
- Table plan
- Gift vouchers
- Confirmation emails
- Reminder emails
- Review emails
- No mobile app
Optional: data transfer from your existing system, €500 one-time.
Create Free AccountYour seat at the tableMost popular
Owner
€1,500€1,900one-time
Pay once. Yours forever.
€129/month
12 months, then free. €1,798 in total.
That is €298 more than becoming the owner outright.
+ €400 one-time for your custom-made website
€79/month
24 months, then free. €2,146 in total.
That is €646 more than becoming the owner outright.
+ €400 one-time for your custom-made website
€49/month
60 months, then free. €3,190 in total.
That is €1,690 more than becoming the owner outright.
+ €400 one-time for your custom-made website
- Everything in Start
- Mobile app
- Waitlists
- Multiple user accounts
- 7/7 support
- Updates included
- Exclusive add-ons
- Transferable licence
- Member of the Owners' Council
- Custom-made website, built by us
One-time setup fee of €250. Data transfer from your existing system and personal onboarding included.
90-day money-back guaranteeCancel monthlyTry it without risk. Not happy? Then you get your money back, simple as that.Once it ends, HappyChef is yours, with no monthly bill.
Trying it needs no card
Groups · Multiple locations? Contact us for a special discount.Book a Demo
- Contract still running?Pick your day. Never pay twice.
- Help with switching?Data transfer and personal onboarding included.
- Questions or need help?Thibault and the team, reachable 7/7.
- Not happy?90 days money back, no questions asked.
- No card needed?Yes. Start is free, forever.
- Help with switching?Data transfer and personal onboarding included.
- Questions or need help?Thibault and the team, reachable 7/7.
- Not happy?90 days money back, no questions asked.
“Outstanding service for restaurant owners, at a far lower price than the big players on the market.”Mathias Van den Hauwe · Trend Neuf, Watervliet
Add-onsAdd-ons, exclusive to ownersView Add-Ons
You buy your software once, like a house. Only services with ongoing costs are billed monthly, like utilities. Monthly add-ons you switch on or off yourself; one-time extensions we switch on for you after a demo.
Schedule€0Plan shifts, collect requests and keep track of the hours worked. Beta.Loyalty€0Reward returning guests with points. Beta.WhatsApp confirmations+€9/moEvery reservation confirmed automatically via WhatsApp.WhatsApp reminders+€9/moAutomatic reminders that prevent no-shows.AI email replies+€19/moAI answers your emails automatically.Newsletters+€19/moEmail the contacts from your reservations.AI Phone Assistantfrom +€99/moPicks up your phone and answers WhatsApp, 24/7.Take-Away Ordering€490 one-timeOnline take-away, paid in advance. The guest pays €1 per order. We switch it on after a demo.Webshop€490 one-timeSell your products online. The customer pays €1 per order. We switch it on after a demo.Conference Room Rental€190 one-timePut your conference rooms on their own booking page. We switch it on after a demo.
Dear colleague,
Every month you pay rent for a system that will never be yours. I also get that switching in the middle of the season sounds scary.
Contract still running? Pick the day it ends. We move your data over, and you are usually up and running within a few days.
If it doesn't suit you, you get your money back within 90 days. And if you have a question, call me. I pick up myself.
I know how it goes: the phone rings just as you are carrying plates out, and whoever wants to book at 11:30 pm calls somewhere else tomorrow.
That is why we made Start. Free, forever, and ready in two minutes. Your guests book themselves, day and night, and get a confirmation automatically.
If it doesn't work straight away, call me. I pick up myself.
Thibault+32 472 13 46 17 · founderWhat your restaurant gets as an owner.
- No more monthly bill€1,500, once. After that, the system is yours.
- We handle the switchOn the day your contract ends. Never pay twice.
- A vote in the Owners' CouncilTwice a year, one vote per restaurant.
What your restaurant gets, for free.
- A booking button that never closesEven at 11:30 pm. Confirmed automatically.
- Fewer calls during serviceAt POER, 82.9% of guests book online themselves.
- Ready in 2 minutesNo card needed. Free, forever.