Free templates
Everything a host stand needs, written out
Complete artifacts, not teasers: full policy texts in casual and formal versions, ready-to-send emails and texts, a printable reservation sheet, and a word-for-word phone script. No email wall, no login.
Restaurant no-show policy template
Copy-paste no-show policy text in casual and formal versions, with guidance on fee amounts, grace periods and where to publish it.
Open the templatePolicyRestaurant cancellation policy template
Ready-to-use cancellation policy wording (casual and formal), with cancellation windows, late-cancel fees and how to word the card-hold disclosure.
Open the templatePolicyReservation deposit policy template
Deposit policy text you can copy: per-head deposits, how they apply to the bill, refund windows, and a card-hold alternative.
Open the templatePolicyLarge party reservation policy template
Policy wording for parties of 6, 8 or more: card on file, set menus, gratuity disclosure and the phone-first rule, in casual and formal versions.
Open the templateEmail packReservation email templates (confirmation pack)
Five copy-paste reservation emails: confirmation, day-before reminder, cancellation notice, waitlist update and deposit request.
Open the templateSMS packReservation reminder text message templates
Short SMS templates for confirmations, day-before reminders, running-late check-ins and waitlist notifications, all under 160 characters.
Open the templatePrintablePrintable reservation sheet (plus Sheets and Excel guidance)
A clean printable reservation sheet for one service, plus exactly how to rebuild it in Google Sheets or Excel, and when a paper book stops working.
Open the templateScriptHost stand phone script for reservations
A word-for-word phone script for taking reservations: the greeting, the five details to capture, policy disclosure, and lines for full nights and large parties.
Open the templateTemplates are the paper version
TableHelm does the same jobs live: booking page, confirmations, reminders and no-show protection. Free for one location, unlimited reservations.