No Per-Booking Fees

Take Online ReservationsWithout Per-Booking Fees

Why pay £2+ for every diner who books a table? Flat-rate reservation systems let you accept unlimited bookings for one predictable monthly fee.

The Problem with Per-Cover Fees

Platforms like OpenTable charge you for every diner who books through their system. The more successful your restaurant, the more you pay in fees.

OpenTable's Fee Structure

Monthly Subscription

  • Basic: £149/month
  • Core: £299/month
  • Pro: £499/month

Plus Per-Cover Fees

  • Network bookings: £2+ per diner
  • Experiences: 3.5% + £2.50 per cover

Example: 500 covers/month via OpenTable

Subscription (Core)

£299/mo

Per-cover fees (500 × £2)

£1,000/mo

Annual total

£15,588/yr

The Alternative

Flat-Rate Reservations: Pay Once, Book Unlimited

Per-Cover Model

  • Pay for every booking
  • Costs grow with success
  • Unpredictable monthly bills
  • Penalised for busy periods

Flat-Rate Model

  • Unlimited bookings
  • Same cost busy or quiet
  • Predictable monthly expense
  • Success doesn't cost more

Annual Savings Comparison

OpenTable (500 covers/mo)

£15,588/yr

Servd (unlimited)

£228/yr

You save

£15,360/yr

How to Set Up Fee-Free Reservations

1

Choose a Flat-Rate Platform

Look for reservation software that charges monthly fees instead of per-booking. Compare features and make sure it includes:

  • Online booking widget
  • Table and capacity management
  • Automatic confirmations
  • Reminder notifications
  • Floor plan support
2

Set Up Your Restaurant Profile

Configure the basics so the system knows when and how many you can seat:

  • Opening hours for each day
  • Total covers capacity
  • Booking time slots (15, 30, or 60 min intervals)
  • Maximum party size
  • Advance booking window
3

Create Your Table Layout

Set up your floor plan so the system can manage availability accurately:

  • Add tables with capacities
  • Group tables that can be combined
  • Set table turn times
  • Mark any tables with restrictions
4

Add Booking to Your Channels

Make it easy for customers to find and use your booking system:

  • Embed widget on your website
  • Add booking link to Google Business Profile
  • Share link on social media bios
  • Add QR code to printed materials
5

Configure Automated Communications

Reduce no-shows with automatic messages:

  • Instant confirmation email
  • 24-hour reminder SMS/email
  • Easy cancellation link
  • Post-visit feedback request (optional)

Essential Reservation Features

Online Booking Widget

Embeddable form customers can use to book 24/7

Table Management

Track capacity and assign tables automatically

Auto Confirmations

Instant email when booking is made

SMS Reminders

Reduce no-shows with day-before reminders

Turn Time Management

Set how long each table is booked for

Deposit Collection

Take deposits for large parties or peak times

Servd: Unlimited Reservations from £19/month

Servd includes everything you need for online reservations—plus digital menus and ordering if you want them. No per-cover fees, no surprises.

Unlimited reservations
Online booking widget
Table and floor plan management
Auto confirmation emails
SMS reminders
Walk-in and phone booking support
Waitlist management
No per-cover fees

£19/month

Unlimited reservations included

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Frequently Asked Questions

Per-cover fees charge you for each person (cover) in a booking. If OpenTable charges £2 per cover and a party of 4 books, you pay £8 for that single reservation. Per-booking fees charge a flat amount per reservation regardless of party size. Either way, the more successful you are, the more you pay.

Stop Paying Per Booking

Every reservation through per-cover platforms costs you money. Switch to flat-rate and keep more of what you earn.

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Free digital menu plan available. Reservations from £19/month.