# How to Set Up Restaurant Tables as Equipment

> Set up table reservations for restaurants using Cowlendar equipment management.

If your business manages **restaurant table bookings**, this setup is for you. Cowlendar makes it easy to configure **individual tables** so your guests can book based on real-time availability — whether you manage a cozy bistro with 5 tables or a large restaurant with dozens.

This configuration allows you to:

Manage **multiple tables with different seating capacities**
Assign specific tables to a reservation
Track availability with precision during busy hours

### 🧾 Why Use “Restaurant Reservation” Equipment?

This equipment type is perfect for:

Sit-down restaurants
Rooftop lounges
Cafés with limited tables
Reservation-only dining experiences
Private dining rooms with unique seating arrangements

It ensures you **never overbook**, and your staff always knows **which table is reserved for which guest**.

### 🛠️ How to Create Tables as Equipment

There are **two ways** to create Restaurant Reservation equipment in Cowlendar:

#### ✅ Option A – From Inside the Service

Go to **Shopify > Apps > Cowlendar**.
Click on **My Services**.
Create a new service or edit an existing one.
Under the **Availability** tab, select **Availability per Equipment**.
A new section will appear to **create equipment directly from the service**.
Select **Restaurant Reservation** as the equipment type and proceed with the configuration (see next section).

#### ✅ Option B – From the Equipment Section

Go to **Shopify > Apps > Cowlendar**.
Click on **Equipment** in the left-hand menu.
Click **+ Add Equipment**.
Choose the type: **Restaurant Reservation**.

Both methods lead to the same result. Choose the one that fits your workflow best.

### 📋 Configuration Steps

Once you choose **Restaurant Reservation** as the equipment type, configure it with the following:

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#### 1. General Information

**Internal Name**: Internal reference (e.g., “Main Dining Room Tables”).
**Customer Label**: What your customers will see (e.g., “Indoor Table”, “Garden Table”).
**Description** _(optional)_: Notes about the table’s location or conditions (e.g., “Shaded patio, no smoking”).

#### 2. Quantity and Capacity

Specify **how many tables** of this type you have. If you enter more than 1, the following section appears:

**🪑 Table ID & Capacity**

For each table, set:

**Table ID**: A unique code for each table (e.g., T1, T2, Terrace-A).
**Capacity**: How many guests can sit at that table.

You can mix tables of different sizes (e.g., 2-person tables, 4-person tables, etc.) depending on your layout.

**Example:**
> Table ID: T1 | Capacity: 2 - Table ID: T2 | Capacity: 4 -  Table ID: T3 | Capacity: 6

### 🔗 Link the Equipment to Your Service

If you used **Option B**, don’t forget to **link the created equipment** to your service:

Go to **My Services**.
Edit your Restaurant Reservation service.
Under the **Availability** tab, select **Availability per Equipment**.
Add the tables (equipment) you created.
Save.

If you used **Option A**, the equipment is already linked.

### 🖼️ Optional: Add a Custom Icon

During creation, you can:

Pick an icon from our **built-in library**, or
Upload your own icon (**max size: 50KB**) — perfect for branding or unique table visuals.

### ✅ Summary

| Feature                   | Description                                                       |
| ------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Individual table tracking | Manage each table’s schedule and availability                     |
| Table ID & capacity       | Prevent overbooking and match group size                          |
| Real-time availability    | Customers only see what's available for their party size and time |
| Two ways to create tables | From inside the service or from the Equipment section             |

### 🆘 Need Help?

We’re here to help! If you need guidance setting up tables, capacities, or linking them to services, reach out anytime via the **in-app chat**.