https://www.forstars.co.uk/blog/ Practical guides for UK restaurant teams: bookings, no-shows, walk-ins and table management. en-gb https://www.forstars.co.uk/blog/how-to-reduce-restaurant-no-shows/ https://www.forstars.co.uk/blog/how-to-reduce-restaurant-no-shows/ A practical guide for UK restaurants on cutting no-shows with clear booking policies, saved cards, deposits and a fuller waiting list. Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.forstars.co.uk/blog/managing-peak-times-at-your-restaurant/ https://www.forstars.co.uk/blog/managing-peak-times-at-your-restaurant/ How UK restaurants can manage Friday and Saturday peaks by limiting covers per slot, spreading arrivals and protecting the kitchen from rushes. Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.forstars.co.uk/blog/train-front-of-house-on-a-booking-system/ https://www.forstars.co.uk/blog/train-front-of-house-on-a-booking-system/ A short plan for training restaurant hosts and floor staff on a new booking system, so the switch goes smoothly on the first busy night. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.forstars.co.uk/blog/table-bookings-for-pubs/ https://www.forstars.co.uk/blog/table-bookings-for-pubs/ How UK pubs can take dining bookings without losing the drinkers and walk-ins, from bookable areas to Sunday lunch and match days. Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.forstars.co.uk/blog/booking-system-for-cafes/ https://www.forstars.co.uk/blog/booking-system-for-cafes/ When a café benefits from table bookings, how to mix bookings with walk-ins, and what a small UK café should look for in a booking system. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.forstars.co.uk/blog/remember-your-regulars-with-guest-profiles/ https://www.forstars.co.uk/blog/remember-your-regulars-with-guest-profiles/ How UK restaurants can use guest profiles and visit history to recognise regulars, note preferences and build loyalty without a loyalty scheme. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.forstars.co.uk/blog/restaurant-guest-data-uk-gdpr/ https://www.forstars.co.uk/blog/restaurant-guest-data-uk-gdpr/ What UK restaurants should know about collecting and using guest booking data under UK GDPR, from what to collect to marketing consent. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.forstars.co.uk/blog/christmas-bookings-for-restaurants/ https://www.forstars.co.uk/blog/christmas-bookings-for-restaurants/ A checklist for UK restaurants planning the Christmas season, from opening bookings early and party menus to deposits and the no-show policy. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.forstars.co.uk/blog/large-group-bookings/ https://www.forstars.co.uk/blog/large-group-bookings/ A practical guide for UK restaurants on taking large group bookings, from party size limits and deposits to set menus and the kitchen. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.forstars.co.uk/blog/set-up-your-restaurant-floor-plan-for-bookings/ https://www.forstars.co.uk/blog/set-up-your-restaurant-floor-plan-for-bookings/ How to map your tables, combinations and areas into a booking system so online bookings fill the room the way your team would seat it. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.forstars.co.uk/blog/restaurant-table-turn-times/ https://www.forstars.co.uk/blog/restaurant-table-turn-times/ How UK restaurants can set table times by party size, plan sittings and turn tables without rushing guests, with typical durations to start from. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.forstars.co.uk/blog/what-no-shows-cost-your-restaurant/ https://www.forstars.co.uk/blog/what-no-shows-cost-your-restaurant/ A simple way for UK restaurants to calculate the cost of no-shows, including lost covers, wasted prep and staff time, with a worked example. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.forstars.co.uk/blog/restaurant-cancellation-policy/ https://www.forstars.co.uk/blog/restaurant-cancellation-policy/ What a fair restaurant cancellation and no-show policy should say, where to show it, and example wording UK venues can adapt. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.forstars.co.uk/blog/card-on-file-vs-deposit/ https://www.forstars.co.uk/blog/card-on-file-vs-deposit/ The difference between holding a card on file and taking a deposit for restaurant bookings, and when each one works best for UK venues. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.forstars.co.uk/blog/phone-bookings-vs-online-bookings/ https://www.forstars.co.uk/blog/phone-bookings-vs-online-bookings/ The pros and cons of phone and online table bookings for UK restaurants, and how to run both without losing track of the room. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.forstars.co.uk/blog/how-to-stop-double-bookings/ https://www.forstars.co.uk/blog/how-to-stop-double-bookings/ Why restaurants end up with two parties on one table, and the practical steps that stop double bookings across phone, website and walk-ins. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.forstars.co.uk/blog/managing-walk-ins-and-reservations-together/ https://www.forstars.co.uk/blog/managing-walk-ins-and-reservations-together/ How UK restaurants can seat walk-ins without upsetting booked tables, by holding walk-in capacity, tracking table times and keeping one live list. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.forstars.co.uk/blog/add-a-booking-button-to-your-restaurant-website/ https://www.forstars.co.uk/blog/add-a-booking-button-to-your-restaurant-website/ Where to put a table booking button on your restaurant website, what the booking form should ask, and how to link it from Google and Instagram. Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.forstars.co.uk/blog/booking-marketplace-vs-your-own-booking-system/ https://www.forstars.co.uk/blog/booking-marketplace-vs-your-own-booking-system/ How booking marketplaces and direct booking systems differ for UK restaurants on cost, guest data and brand, and when each one makes sense. Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.forstars.co.uk/blog/how-to-choose-a-restaurant-booking-system/ https://www.forstars.co.uk/blog/how-to-choose-a-restaurant-booking-system/ The questions UK restaurant owners should ask before choosing a booking system, from pricing model and guest data to walk-ins and no-show protection. 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