Cooking Class Booking WordPress Plugin

I designed and developed a comprehensive, bespoke WordPress plugin to manage the entire lifecycle of cooking class bookings for an existing corporate website. This solution required deep integration with the WordPress core architecture to create a smooth, unified experience for both administrative staff and registered users. I was responsible for the end-to-end development, covering the custom database schema, all back-end logic (PHP/MySQL), and the interactive front-end user interfaces.

Back-End Configuration and Booking Management

The administrative interface of the plugin was built to offer full control over class scheduling and attendee management, integrating seamlessly into the WordPress dashboard. I implemented:

1. Class Management: Creation and configuration of classes based on various cooking materials, brands, and models. This involved utilizing WordPress Custom Post Types and custom metadata to store detailed class information (e.g., date, time, duration, and class title).
2. Booking List & Status Tracking: A central management panel provides an overview of all registrations, allowing administrators to view detailed attendee information, track the status (e.g., Registered, Enabled, Disqualified), and manage associated documentation (like invoices and invitation letters). This streamlined the eligibility verification and communication process.

Custom Front-End User Experience and Secure Access

The user-facing component of the plugin facilitates a structured registration and booking flow, ensuring only qualified users can reserve spots:

Calendar Interface: A dedicated front-end calendar view displays available class dates. Users can select and reserve one class per their login ID, with immediate visual feedback on the reserved slot, ensuring a simple and controlled booking experience.

Detailed Registration Form: Users first complete a detailed registration process, capturing essential eligibility information such as the purchased product brand and model. This gate-keeping step ensures that only relevant customers can access the booking system.

Secure Calendar Access: Upon successful registration and verification, users receive unique login credentials to access the exclusive booking calendar. This secured access prevents unauthorized booking.