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    How it works

    The venue's own diary, in your pocket.

    Forage is the guest side of Crumbs, the operating system independent venues run on. That is why the times are live, why nobody takes a commission, and why the people who cook your dinner see your booking the moment you make it.

    1. Step 1

      Live tables, not a request form

      Every time you see comes from the venue's own diary in Crumbs, the system they run the restaurant on. If it shows, it's bookable now.

    2. Step 2

      No commission, ever

      Forage does not take a cut of your bill or charge the venue per cover. Your booking lands in their diary like a phone call would, with none of the admin.

    3. Step 3

      Deposits only when the venue asks

      Most tables need no deposit. When one does, you see the amount and the cancellation terms before you confirm, and you pay the venue direct by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.

    4. Step 4

      Reminders and one tap changes

      You get a confirmation straight away, then reminders 24 hours and 2 hours before. Running late, need to move it or cancel? One tap from the email or My bookings.

    5. Step 5

      Passport points for every table

      50 points a booking, 25 extra on your first, 5 for each venue you save. Spend them on perks venues put up, and invite a friend for 100 more each.

    6. Step 6

      Reviews from real visits

      A review is marked verified only when it matches a booking you actually made. Venues can reply, in public, so you see both sides.