Before you sit down

How we seat tables

SideDish Social arranges small platonic groups at partner venues. This page describes the checks we actually run — and what we do not do.

1. WhatsApp number

Every account must confirm a mobile number with a one-time password sent on WhatsApp. Booking confirmations and the restaurant reveal go to that number. We do not publish your phone number to other guests.

2. Profile before a paid seat

Before checkout we ask for a display name, city, dietary needs, allergies, and a short set of conversation and group preferences. Those answers are used to seat a table. They are not a dating profile and are not shown as a public feed.

3. Student concession

The student catalog price is available only after you upload a student ID card and an administrator marks the account as verified. Pending or rejected uploads keep the standard catalog price.

4. At the table

Groups are mixed for conversation, not for romance. Guests agree to house rules during onboarding. We may refuse entry or remove someone who is abusive, intoxicated, or unsafe, without a refund, as set out in the Terms.

We do not run police background checks, LinkedIn scrapes, or government ID verification for every guest. If you need that bar, this product is not a substitute for it.

5. Venue

City, area, time, and experience style are shown when you book. The restaurant name and address are sent at 10 AM IST on the day of your experience. If you feel unsafe before or during an experience, leave and write to hello@sidedish-social.com or WhatsApp 9000229924.