Zenchef - Release Notes

March 2nd, 2026

Monthly Calendar now available on Android

The monthly calendar view is now live on the Android app, bringing it in line with the iPhone and iPad experience. Users can now switch between weekly and monthly views, scroll vertically and horizontally, and quickly access shift details via a modal shortcut. The update also introduces a new “Today” icon and a streamlined header for easier navigation. This enhancement makes planning and managing schedules more intuitive and consistent across all mobile platforms. (Platform: Android app)

March 2nd, 2026

Menus now appear directly in the booking widget

Restaurateurs can now link a menu (PDF, URL, or Zensite menu) to any service or experience directly from the back-office. Once linked, the menu automatically appears in the booking widget when a guest selects that slot.This update removes a long-standing friction point for both guests and restaurants. Guests get the information they need to make a confident booking decision, right where they need it. Restaurants get full control over what menu is shown, for which service, and when.

March 2nd, 2026

A better-looking, more informative booking widget

The booking widget now displays your restaurant’s cover image instead of a grey background, and shows your address at the end of the booking flow, so guests always know where they’re headed before they confirm.

February 23th, 2026

Your Experience pages, your rules. Restricted Experiences is here

You can now configure your Experience pages to show guests only what's bookable for that specific experience, creating a focused, event-like booking flow with no distractions or mixed availability. Simply activate it at the experience level, and guests will only see the relevant dates, time slots, and rooms. Restaurants who want guests to explore alternatives can keep cross-sell logic on, it's fully opt-in, per experience.

February 4th, 2026

Guests can now modify bookings with payments attached

We’ve unlocked the ability for guests to change the date, time, or number of pax of their reservation, even if a deposit, prepayment, or credit card guarantee is involved. This update removes a key blocker for your customers, while ensuring that any financial adjustments remain manual and restaurant-driven. Guests get more flexibility, and restaurants keep full control over payments.

January 20th, 2026

Introducing the Multi-Venue Widget for Restaurant Groups

We’ve launched the Multi-Venue Widget: a new reservation tool designed specifically for restaurant groups. This widget allows groups to showcase all their restaurants in one place, making it easy for guests to discover different venues and check availability across the group. With this update, group websites become a true booking entry point, increasing visibility and helping secure more reservations across all locations. This feature is a powerful step forward for groups looking to centralize discovery and boost revenue.