Venue staff can manually create bookings by navigating to Venues and then Bookings, selecting the venue if multiple exist. Use the Day Planner or Create button to start a booking, enter details like date, party size, guest info, accessibility needs, and marketing opt-in. Tables are auto-assigned but can be manually changed. Finalize by clicking Create, and bookings appear in the Day Planner for real-time management and edits.
1. Go to Bookings
Venue Staff can create bookings manually by heading to Venues from the left-hand navigation bar, then selecting Bookings to open the dashboard.
(If you have only one venue, selecting Venues will take you straight to your Bookings.)
1.5. Select Venue
If you have multiple venues, you will need to choose the one you want to configure. Select venues to open the list.
Listed venues will pop up; simply select the one you want to configure.
2. Select the Day Planner
Once inside the Bookings section, click on Day Planner to view and manage bookings by day and time. Alternatively, you can click the Create button straight away to jump directly into the booking flow.
3. Click "Create"
You’ll find the Create button at the top right of the page. Click to open the booking panel.
4. Select Booking Details
The booking panel will open, where you can enter the booking details.
5. Complete the Booking Form
You’ll now see the following fields to complete:
- Booking Details
Select the date, party size, booking type, duration, time, and tables (If a table is not selected then when the booking is created, this will be automatically assigned when creating the booking.) - Guest Details
Add the guest’s first name and last name. Email and phone are optional, but helpful if you'd like to send confirmations. You can also set allergens and an internal note - Internal Note
Add any notes for staff (e.g. allergies, VIP, etc.). - Accessibility Options
- Wheelchair access
- Buggy access
- Highchair required
- Marketing Opt-in
Indicate if the guest has opted in to receive marketing emails. - Confirmation Email
Choose whether a confirmation email should be sent to the guest.
6. Table Selection
Once the party size, date, and time are chosen, it will recommend suggestions based on the party size, but will also show all tables available and split these by area. Stampede will automatically assign a table based on availability.
If you’d like to change the table, click the X next to the assigned one and select a new option from the list.
7. Finalise the Booking
Click Create to save and confirm the booking. It will now appear in your calendar or list view.
9. View Your Booking
Once your booking has been created, it will automatically appear in your Day Planner. Simply navigate to the relevant date and time to see the booking in place.
From here, you can:
- Click on the booking to view or edit guest details
- Reassign tables if needed
- Add notes or update preferences
This gives you a real-time view of all upcoming bookings and helps you manage your service flow more efficiently.
💡 Pro Tip:
Stampede automatically suggests the best available table, but you can always manually reassign it before clicking Create. This is especially helpful for managing large parties or specific guest requests.