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# HappyChef

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> HappyChef is an online reservation system designed for restaurants to manage bookings efficiently. It provides features such as table planning, waiting list management, and no-show payment processing to help optimize seating arrangements. Automated reminder emails are included to reduce missed reservations, and a gift card system allows restaurants to manage gift card usage. Optional WhatsApp notifications for reservations are available in premium tiers, enabling staff to stay updated on bookings.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 3 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 3 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 100% | (10/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Mateza

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: €30.00
- **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: The basic plan includes everything you need:
- A easy to use table plan
- Waitlists
- Giftcard selling
- Email confirmations and reminders

And much more.

The Whatsapp plan makes the communication with your guests even easier by sending a Whatsapp confirmation for every reservation.
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: Dutch, English, French
- **Available Countries**: Belgium, Canada, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, United States

## Features

- Activity Dashboard
- Alerts/Notifications
- Availability Management
- Billing & Invoicing
- Booking Management
- Booking Notes
- Calendar Management
- Customer Database
- Customer History
- Customer Support
- Event Scheduling
- Mobile Access
- Multi-Language
- Online Booking
- Payment Processing
- Ratings/Reviews
- Real-Time Updates
- Reminders
- Reporting/Analytics
- SMS Messaging

## Integrations (1 total)

- Stripe

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- Phone Support
- Chat

## Category

- [Online Booking Systems](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/432/reservation/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Eventbrite](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/133924/eventgrid) — 4.6/5 (5774 reviews)
2. [Booqable](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/77802/booqable) — 4.8/5 (1147 reviews)
3. [Hostaway](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/165334/hostaway) — 4.8/5 (1552 reviews)
4. [OpenTable](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/439120/opentable) — 4.7/5 (1320 reviews)
5. [Lodgify](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/140962/lodgify) — 4.5/5 (1289 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Reliable, flexible, easy to use reservation system" — 5.0/5

> **Klaas** | *22 January 2026* | Restaurants | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: The app, the service, the price,... They continuously strive for a better and more convenient reservation system. Personal guidance and the option to customize things\!
> 
> **Cons**: I thought long about this question but couldn't find a suitable answer. I'm very sorry but we are Happy Chefs.

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### "HappyChef bij Brasserie Trend-Neuf" — 5.0/5

> **Mathias** | *16 April 2026* | Restaurants | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Wat voor mij het grootste voordeel was, was de winst in tijd, minder mailtjes en telefoons beantwoorden. Alles verloopt nu zo goed als automatisch wat mij gewoon enorm veel tijd geeft om aandacht te besteden aan andere dingen die belangrijk zijn voor onze zaak.
> 
> **Cons**: Momenteel heb ik nog geen nadelen ondervonden van HappyChef. De software is gebruiksvriendelijke, het contact en service verlopen super vlot.
> 
> Ik kan HappyChef alleen maar aanraden, het bied een top service naar horeca ondernemers, voor een veel lagere prijs dan de grote spelers op de markt.
Het feit dat dit een kleine onderneming is, zorgt voor een topservice en opvolging. Ik had eigenlijk HappyChef al veel eerder moeten gebruiken, maar zo blij dat ik er momenteel gebruik van maak.

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### "The Restaurant Reservations system you need" — 4.0/5

> **bernd** | *30 January 2026* | Food & Beverages | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Easy to use and effective restaurant reservation system.  Fully operational in less then 1 hour without any hic-up. 
Unlimited number of reservations at a fair monthly cost.
> 
> **Cons**: No problems noted. All runs smooth.
Probably the best reservation system on the market from a 'value for money' point iof view.
> 
> Easy to implement.  Easy to use.  Happy to have this linked to our website. Received positive feedback from our customers.

## Links

- [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/536340/HappyChef)

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