Serving Hospitality & Catering Schools

Tableo offers hospitality schools a free reservation system to help students gain practical experience in hospitality management

Help students become tomorrow’s restaurant managers

Qualified staff for the hospitality industry are getting harder to find. At Tableo, we believe in supporting the next generation of hospitality professionals by offering our software completely free for educational use.

Learn to manage reservations, including online bookings/walk-ins

Practice table management and floor plan organisation

Use customer insights to get improve service and customer experience

Access reporting and analytics to make informed decisions

First in digital efficiency

No more spreadsheets or sticky notes. Tableo introduces students to the power of digital reservation tools — used by restaurants in over 80+ countries. They’ll learn how real restaurant teams stay organised and make informed decisions.

Centralised system for all bookings and channels

Real-time updates on bookings, changes and cancellations

Access from any device, including tablets and smartphones

Intuitive interface perfect for learners of all levels

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Understanding customers
to impress diners

Juggling reservations from phone calls, social media, and walk-ins? Ditch the paper diary. Tableo keeps everything in one place, neatly color-coded for easy tracking. Know who’s coming, who’s late, and who’s a no-show at a glance.

Access guest history, preferences and VIP status

Identify returning customers and adapt service accordingly

Manage allergies, intolerances and special requirements

Deliver consistent 5-star experiences through informed service

Striving for full occupancy

Students will learn how to handle no-shows and last-minute cancellations with practical tools designed to reduce disruption and optimize bookings.

Reduce no-shows with automated email and SMS reminders

Accept deposits and prepayments via STRIPE integration

Set up credit card authorisations & cancellation policies

Manage occupancy in real time with fewer gaps in service

online restaurant payments

Added features to automate
the flow of service

Tableo equips students with hospitality tools that simplify and streamline front-of-house operations, reducing manual work and improving the guest experience.

Automatic table allocation for efficient seating

Crowd control system to manage flow and reduce bottlenecks

Concierge affiliate system to track and manage referrals

Built-in system to collect guest reviews and increase visibility

Access to Tableo’s Restaurant AI Assistant for smart support

Why schools choose Tableo

Our software is trusted by real restaurants globally and is available to hospitality educators for free. Give your institution a professional edge and equip students with digital skills that boost employability.

Silver package 100% free when used in restaurant management courses

Simple onboarding and interface. No installation required, runs in your browser

Backed by our customer support team for setup and questions

Used by restaurants in 80+ countries

Supports multi-language bookings

Regular updates and improvements

Keen to use Tableo for educational purposes?

Tableo is 100% free for educational use. Give your students access to the same tools used in real restaurants.

Still have questions? We’ve got answers.

All you need is a computer or tablet and internet access. We’ll help you set up your school’s account and provide onboarding support so your staff and students can start using the system immediately.

Yes! Tableo is completely free to use for educational institutions, such as those offering hotel and restaurant management courses. There are no hidden costs or trial periods. It’s our way of giving back to the industry and supporting future hospitality professionals.

Absolutely. Tableo is cloud-based and works on any internet-connected device. Students can log in from home, in class, or wherever learning takes place.

Not at all. The system is user-friendly and designed to be intuitive. Most students and instructors find they can start using it with minimal training. And we’re here to support you if needed.

That’s not a problem. Tableo can be used to simulate bookings, walk-ins and service scenarios. It’s perfect for running mock exercises and for teaching students how restaurants and other food and beverage operations function behind the scenes.

Yes. You can create user accounts for staff and students, allowing multiple users to access and use the platform at once — great for team exercises and collaborative learning.