Direct Book: Booking Software for Group Restaurant Reservations and Catering

Drive More Event Bookings Faster with Large Party Dinner Reservation & Catering Order Software

Book more events by removing the friction and enabling your customers to quickly and easily self-book on- and off-premise events, large group reservations, and catering. Built on the Tripleseat engine, Direct Book provides your venue with an unparalleled advantage, transforming your event management into a powerhouse of efficiency and profitability.

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Direct Book Has Proven Results for Hospitality Businesses

Proven Benefits After Adding Direct Book*

20% increase in total catered events

10% increase in hosted on-prem events

33% increase in recognized revenue

22% increase in off-night bookings (mon-thur)

Self-Service Group Restaurant Reservations Made Easy for Customers

By leveraging Direct Book, you give your customers an easy, stress-free experience to self-book events, large party reservations, catering, and more. Designed to work with the Tripleseat engine, this innovative solution eliminates the back-and-forth to book events more efficiently, giving you more time to focus on the ones that need your attention.

Convenient and Accessible 24/7: Let customers see your calendar and book day and night.
Easy-to-Use Online Booking: Customers can book in just a few simple clicks.
Top Level Customer Experience: Attract new customers and build loyalty. Reduced friction = better customer experience!

Software That Drives Revenue with Large Party Dinner Reservations

Create flexibility for your venue to maximize revenue with the convenience of an online booking platform specifically designed for large parties. When customers can’t book through a traditional reservation platform, Direct Book is there to make the booking.

Tap Into Added Revenue: Capture additional business from efficiently booking large parties.
Custom and Scalable: You set the specifics to best fit your business. You choose offerings and parameters including rooms, event size, and menus.
Efficient Payment and Risk Management: Enable credit card deposits to avoid last minute cancellations.
Tech Integration: Use Direct Book on the Tripleseat engine along with SevenRooms and OpenTable for streamlined operations.

Large Group Booking Software That Tracks What’s Important to You

Direct Book built on the Tripleseat engine provides you with the analytics and tools you need to track performance and opportunities. Anticipate demand, make adjustments, book more events, and increase your venue’s revenue.

Insight into Sales Data: Track sales and forecast future sales.
Stakeholder Alignment: Get everyone on the same page with accurate data.
Custom Reporting: Learn what drives your business.

“It’s a tool that has just proven itself over and over again across the ranks of the company in terms of our ability to throw successful events and has totally transformed the kind of business we are able to do.”
Ginny Cook Director of Events, Programming and Partnerships at Land & Sea Dept.
When we looked at the benefits that Tripleseat provided, it was a win across the board, not just for us, not just with the guests, but for everyone as a whole.
Bobbi Jo Ballard Banquet & Catering Operations Support Manager, Maggiano’s
I love Tripleseat!
Lily Scearbro Events Supervisor, Harpoon Brewery

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Unlock the Power of Direct Book for Group Restaurant Reservations

Let us show you how Direct Book can streamline your large group booking process. Book a time to chat and explore how our intuitive software helps you increase catered events, on-prem events, off-night bookings, and revenue.

Direct Book: Large Group Booking & Dinner Reservation Software FAQs

What types of events can I manage with Direct Book?

Direct Book helps you manage a wide range of events—including large party reservations, catering, corporate events, private dining, and more—all through a single platform.
How can Direct Book help me increase group bookings and dinner reservations for large parties?

Direct Book simplifies the booking process by allowing customers to self-book large group reservations, catering, and events. This reduces friction, increases booking speed, and enhances the customer experience, leading to more reservations.
What makes Direct Book different from other booking software?

Direct Book is built on the Tripleseat engine and offers seamless integration with other platforms like SevenRooms and OpenTable. This allows for efficient management of large group bookings, payment processing, and performance analytics.
How does Direct Book improve the large group booking experience?

Direct Book provides 24/7 access to your booking calendar, making it easy for customers to book events and reservations at their convenience. The platform is user-friendly, reduces back-and-forth communication, and improves customer service and satisfaction.
Can I customize my booking options with Direct Book?

Absolutely! You can set up customized options based on your venue’s needs, such as event size, room configuration, menu selection, and more, to ensure a personalized experience for each customer.
Is there a way to manage large party bookings with minimal manual intervention?

Yes! Direct Book’s self-service booking system allows customers to book their own large group reservations, reducing manual intervention and increasing operational efficiency.
How does Direct Book improve the catering ordering and event booking experience?

Direct Book allows your customers to seamlessly place orders and book private events online, eliminating back-and-forth communication. With real-time availability, upfront offerings and pricing that you set, and the ability to process secure online payments, venues can capture more sales while providing a smooth, self-service experience that boosts customer satisfaction.
How does Direct Book help increase my venue’s revenue?

By allowing you to efficiently capture large party bookings and manage events online, Direct Book maximizes revenue opportunities. It also helps fill off-night bookings and allows for customizable options to match your venue’s offerings.
How much does Direct Book cost?

Direct Book offers customized pricing based on the size and needs of your venue. Reach out and schedule a demo to learn more about pricing for your restaurant or venue.