With the **At the table** channel (Standard plan) customers order from their seats and
the order reaches the kitchen already tagged with the table number. The **Places**
section is where you define tables and pickup points.

## Creating tables

From **Places**:

- create a single table ("Table 1", "Terrace 3"…) or a whole **series** at once
  (e.g. "Table 1–30");
- reorder them as you like;
- each place can serve **At the table**, **pickup** (e.g. "Counter", "Kiosk") or
  both.

The At-the-table channel requires **at least one active table**: it's one of the
publishing checklist checks — without it, the channel won't switch on.

## How customers order

The customer opens your app at the table, picks **At the table** and selects their
table: the order arrives with the table already set — no more "which one was table
four?".

## Pickup points

If your venue is large (or you have a dedicated takeaway counter), create **pickup
points** with clear names: the customer chooses where to collect and you see the
point on the order.

## Tips

- Use the same names/numbers you already use in the dining room, or your staff will
  go crazy;
- For outdoor areas, explicit names ("Outdoor 1") help on busy nights;
- If you rearrange the room, update your places: creating and deactivating them takes
  seconds.