The setup, step by step
- Consultation & quote
We look at how you take bookings now, your covers and your no-show problem, and confirm the right Dojo Bookings package and price for your venue.
- Build your floor plan
Your real table layout, covers, turn times and pacing rules go in, so the digital diary matches how your room actually runs on the night.
- Set service times & rules
Lunch and dinner services, last-booking times, party-size limits and how tightly to pace arrivals so the kitchen isn't overwhelmed.
- Choose your deposit rules
Decide which services and party sizes need a card to hold the table, and whether you take a deposit up front or only charge on a no-show.
- Connect widget & Google
The booking widget goes on your website and your Google "Reserve a table" button, and your venue is set up on the Dojo diner app for discovery.
- Go live with support
Staff get a walkthrough, and your consultant stays on hand through the first busy service to iron out anything on the night.
What to have ready
You'll make setup faster if you have a few things to hand before you start:
- Your current table plan and total covers
- Your service times and last-booking cut-offs
- A view on where no-shows hurt most (which nights, which table sizes)
- Access to your website and Google Business Profile, or someone who has it
Switching from another system
Moving from a paper diary, spreadsheet or another platform is routine. The main things to plan are your upcoming bookings (so nothing is lost in the switch) and updating the "book now" links on your website, social profiles and Google. A consultant handles the technical side so you're never taking bookings in two places at once.
FAQs
How long does Dojo Bookings take to set up?
Most venues are live within a day or two. The floor plan, service times and deposit rules are configured for you, and the booking widget is added to your website and Google profile.
Can I move my existing bookings across?
Yes — switching from a paper diary, spreadsheet or another platform is routine, and setup is planned so you're never taking bookings in two places at once.
Do I need technical skills to set it up?
No. A consultant handles the configuration and the website/Google connection. Your part is mostly decisions — your table plan, service times and where you want deposits.