So it was a kinda two phase queuing system, first down the corridor (with an apologetic walker giving out the £5 go away vouchers), then again in a hovering system after registering at the desk.

The table escort didnt didn't really add much to the process, save for holding things up a bit. I would describe it as fairly busy, but still plenty of seats if you don't mind sharing tables/asking to move bags off seats etc.