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# HappyChef

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> HappyChef is a reservation system for restaurants looking for an affordable alternative. The platform costs €30 per month
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 2 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses HappyChef?

HappyChef is used by restaurant owners, chefs, hospitality managers, and food service establishments.

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 2 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 | 4.5/5 | 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

- Booking Management
- Booking Notes
- Calendar Management
- Customer Support
- Online Booking
- Payment Processing

## Integrations (1 total)

- Stripe

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- Phone Support
- Chat

## Category

- [Online Booking Systems](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/20032/reservations/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Hostaway](https://www.capterra.ie/software/152433/hostaway) — 4.8/5 (1524 reviews)
2. [Eventbrite](https://www.capterra.ie/software/114949/eventbrite) — 4.6/5 (5748 reviews)
3. [Booqable](https://www.capterra.ie/software/138689/booqable) — 4.8/5 (1126 reviews)
4. [OpenTable](https://www.capterra.ie/software/17313/opentable-for-restaurants) — 4.7/5 (1317 reviews)
5. [Lodgify](https://www.capterra.ie/software/131924/lodgify) — 4.5/5 (1282 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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### "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 Capterra](https://www.capterra.ie/software/1084163/HappyChef)

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