Is Eventbrite free for restaurants to use?

Yes, our straightforward pricing makes us one of the best event and ticketing platforms for restaurants. It's free to publish an event. For paid tickets, our fees can be passed on to guests, and for free events, there are no Eventbrite ticketing fees.

Can I sell tickets for a dinner with multiple seating times?

Yes. You can create different ticket types for each seating time, each with its own price and capacity. This helps you manage guest flow and kitchen pacing for events like Valentine's Day or New Year's Eve dinners.

How do I manage my guest list for a sold-out event?

You can monitor your guest list in real time through your Eventbrite dashboard. For check-in, use the Eventbrite Organizer app on any mobile device to scan tickets or look up guests by name, ensuring a smooth entry experience.

Can I ask for dietary restrictions during registration?

Absolutely. You can add custom questions to your order form to collect essential information like dietary restrictions, allergies, or seating preferences from your guests when they purchase their tickets.

Can I embed a ticket checkout on my restaurant's website?

Yes, Eventbrite offers an embedded checkout feature. This allows your guests to purchase tickets directly from your own website, providing a seamless brand experience without redirecting them.

How do I create a promo code for my regulars?

You can easily create discount or promo codes within Eventbrite. Offer a special percentage off or a fixed discount amount and share the code with your loyal customers via email or social media to reward them.

Event Ticketing for Restaurants & Dining Events | Eventbrite

Event Ticketing for Restaurants & Dining Events

From exclusive tasting menus to sold-out pop-ups, our all-in-one event ticketing platform for restaurants helps you manage bookings, fill seats, and create unforgettable dining experiences.

How to sell tickets for restaurant events

Eventbrite gives you the tools to easily manage special events that drive revenue beyond your daily service. Our platform simplifies the process, letting you focus on the food and your guests.

Create a professional event page in minutes for any type of culinary experience, from a prix-fixe holiday dinner to a guest chef collaboration or a weekly cooking class. Our system is designed for flexibility, helping you manage capacity and guarantee income for special occasions.

Get your dining event set up for success:

Create your event page: Add compelling photos of your dishes and describe the unique experience you're offering.
Set up your tickets: Offer different ticket types like 'General Admission,' 'VIP Tasting,' or 'Dinner with Wine Pairing.' You can set specific capacities for each to avoid overbooking.
Promote to your audience: Use our email and social media tools to announce your event to regulars and new patrons.
Manage your guests: Track ticket sales in real time and use the Eventbrite Organizer app for smooth check-in at the door.

Your platform for memorable dining events

We provide the integrated software to manage your culinary events from promotion to final course.

Effortless Event Setup

Create a polished event listing for your tasting menu, wine dinner, or pop-up in just a few clicks. Customize your page and start selling tickets right away.

Fill Every Seat

Promote your event with built-in marketing tools. Reach your followers on social media and tap into our marketplace to attract new local food lovers.

A Seamless Guest Experience

Provide a professional experience from the start with QR code tickets, fast check-in at the host stand, and easy on-site payments for add-ons.

The best event and ticketing platform for restaurants

Tap into a global community of more than 89M monthly average users looking for their next great experience.

A lineup of craft cocktails on a bar, ready for a restaurant event.

Reach new local food lovers

Your events are featured on Eventbrite's marketplace, putting your special dinners and tastings in front of people actively searching for unique dining experiences in your area.

Chefs preparing food in a professional kitchen before a dining event.

Simplify restaurant event registration

Manage your guest list, RSVPs, and ticket sales all in one place. Collect dietary restrictions or preferences ahead of time with custom questions on your online registration form.

An outdoor restaurant patio set for a special evening dining event.

Secure revenue upfront

Sell tickets for restaurant events in advance to guarantee attendance, reduce no-shows, and make planning your inventory and staffing more predictable. Get your funds with instant payouts.

Essential tools for every stage of your dining event

From initial announcement to the final check-in, our platform provides everything you need to host a successful and profitable event.

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Flexible Ticketing

Create multiple ticket types for different experiences, like early-bird pricing, VIP packages, or admission with drink pairings. Set sales schedules and capacity limits for each.

Email & Social Promotion

Use our marketing tools to send beautiful email invitations to your customer list and share your event directly to Facebook and Instagram to drive ticket sales.

At-the-Door Management

Use the Eventbrite Organizer app on your phone or tablet to scan tickets and check in guests smoothly. Accept secure payments on-site for walk-ins or upgrades with Tap to Pay.

Sales & Attendee Insights

Track your ticket sales and get real-time data with easy-to-read reports and analytics. Understand who your guests are to better promote your next dining event.

Eventbrite allows me to get really great marketing and have really good success without putting in a burdensome amount of time for returns.Patty Pforte, Sr. Marketing Manager for Public Programs, CIIS

[Eventbrite’s] been very helpful. We’re Eventbrite for life. It made it really easy, which is key because we’re independent. We think of Eventbrite as our ticketing hook.Scott Hachey, Organizer, Beanstalk Music & Mountains Festival

Eventbrite is really easy to use for ticketing: we can create all of our discount codes and VIP complimentary tickets within the platform.Megan Wilson, Director, Harpoon Brewery

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Start selling tickets for your restaurant events with Eventbrite

Create your first event for free and see how our tools can help you fill seats, reduce no-shows, and host more profitable dining experiences.