Restaurants & catering: deposits and SMS payments made simple

In restaurants, catering and foodservice, one no‑show group or cancelled event can wipe out a service. With PayLinker, you send an SMS deposit when the booking is confirmed: the customer pays from their phone, the date is secured and you reduce last‑minute cancellations or tables left empty. For private events, tasting menus, corporate buffets or wedding catering, every link generates an automatic PDF receipt for you and your customer. For higher amounts (large receptions, full‑service catering, multi‑day events), you can offer instalment payments via Stripe: you are paid out by Stripe immediately to your connected Stripe account, while the customer spreads the cost, without any extra manual work for your team. PayLinker works without a card terminal: one smartphone at the bar, in the office or on site is enough to create and send links. You can use them for deposits, balances, additional options or last‑minute changes to a menu. Each payment is time‑stamped and attached to a customer or event, making it easier to track receipts and manage your accounting. Your own terms and conditions remain the reference: you decide how you handle deposits, postponements, vouchers or refunds, while PayLinker takes care of collecting the money and sending notifications. You keep control over your policy and protect your margins, with a clear payment history for each service.