Take a deposit only for larger groups, or per cover

In short: turn on Deposit requirements in Payments and set the party size it starts from.

Set it up

1. Go to Bookings › Main Settings › Payments, then choose your venue.
2. If you use booking types, open Base configuration.
3. Switch on Deposit requirements.
4. Pick Per cover (each guest pays) or Flat rate (one amount per booking).
5. Set Minimum party size (1 to 20; only bookings this size or bigger pay) and the Deposit amount.
6. Turn on Deposit terms and conditions and write your terms.
7. Click Save changes.

For one booking type, open it under Booking types on the same page, then click Save followed by the type's name. Booking type settings override your Main Settings.

Check it worked

Make a test booking at your minimum party size. You should be asked for the deposit.

Good to know

• You need Stripe, or Square if you take payments through Square. See connect Stripe.
• With Square, the deposit comes off the bill when you mark the booking Seated.
• Turning on a deposit turns off cancellation charges and full payment.
• Google bookings skip deposits. You can send a payment link instead.
• FOH, Bookings Manager, Marketing and IT cannot see Payments settings.