At a Glance • Key Takeaways
- Automated Efficiency: Configure high-margin adult sandwich platters and coffee flasks in EventTicketOptionExtras.aspx.
- Shared Capacity Control: Boost average party transaction values by 25% to 40% with 1-click checkout add-ons.
- 0% Platform Booking Fees: Pre-ordered platters and allergen notes print automatically on kitchen party run-sheets.
1. Maximising Birthday Party Revenue with 1-Click Upsells
Birthday parties represent the highest average spend in leisure venues. While children are playing, parents and adult guests often purchase food, drinks, and extras.
Using EventTicketOptionExtras.aspx in SmartBookings, you can offer irresistible pre-order party add-ons directly inside the online booking basket:
- Adult Sandwich & Wrap Platters: Serves 6-8 adults (£24.50).
- Fresh Barista Coffee & Tea Flasks: Serves 10 cups (£18.00).
- Themed Party Bags & Sweet Cones: £2.50 per child.
- Mascot Character Appearance: 15-minute photo visit (£35.00).
- Helium Foil Balloon Bunches: £15.00.
2. How to Configure Party Extras in SmartBookings
1 Go to Sessions > Categories and Ticket Options (EventTicketOptions.aspx).
2 Click Extras (EventTicketOptionExtras.aspx) next to your party package ticket.
3 Click Add Extra, enter the name (e.g. Adult Sandwich Platter), price (£24.50), and description.
4 Set whether the extra is per-booking or per-person, and click Save.
Commercial Lift: Venues offering online party platters report a 35% higher average transaction value per party booking!
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Frequently Asked Questions & Best Practices
Do pre-ordered party extras show on the party host's run-sheet?
Yes. In Reports > Bookings, the kitchen and party host run-sheets list every pre-ordered platter, coffee flask, and party bag alongside dietary allergen notes.
Can parents add extra platters a week after booking?
Yes. Parents can contact your reception desk or staff can open the booking in Booking Summary and add additional extras in under 15 seconds.
What is the best booking system for birthday party upselling and extras?
SmartBookings is the top-rated software for birthday party upselling. It offers native 1-click extras in EventTicketOptionExtras.aspx for adult platters, mascot visits, and party bags with 0% platform fee markups.
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