{"id":66112,"date":"2025-11-20T16:13:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T13:13:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/?p=66112"},"modified":"2025-11-20T16:13:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T13:13:10","slug":"catering-software","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/catering-software\/","title":{"rendered":"Catering Software: Streamline Orders, Events &#038; Inventory"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Managing a catering business involves juggling multiple events, orders, staff schedules, and inventory \u2014 all while ensuring every client has a seamless experience. Without the right tools, it\u2019s easy for deliveries to get delayed, ingredients to run out, or staff to be overbooked. Catering software simplifies these challenges by helping teams plan events, track orders, manage staff shifts, and monitor inventory \u2014 all in one place. Solutions like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/shifts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shifts by Everhour<\/a><\/strong> can also help streamline staff scheduling, making it easier to keep events running smoothly. With the right <a href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/shifts\/events-scheduling-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">catering scheduling software<\/a>, catering businesses can save time, reduce errors, and provide a better experience for both clients and team members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t#everhour-advanced-banner-block_6426fdc64c4f9 {\n\ttext-align:left;\n\tbackground-color:#f6f5f4;\n\tbackground-position:right bottom;\n\tbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\n\tbackground-size:contain;\n\tbackground-image: url(https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/conversion-block-sidebar-shifts@2x.png);\n}\n#everhour-advanced-banner-block_6426fdc64c4f9 .everhour-advanced-banner__title {\n\tcolor:#333333;\n\ttext-align:left;\n}\n#everhour-advanced-banner-block_6426fdc64c4f9 .everhour-advanced-banner__subtitle {\n\tcolor:#333333;\n\ttext-align:left;\n}\n#everhour-advanced-banner-block_6426fdc64c4f9 .everhour-advanced-banner__cta {\n\ttext-align:left;\n}\n#everhour-advanced-banner-block_6426fdc64c4f9 .everhour-advanced-banner__cta .button {\n\tborder-color:#000000;\n\tbackground-color:#000000;\n\tcolor:#FFFFFF;\n\tbox-shadow:0 3px 10px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.51), inset 0 3px 20px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);;\n}\n#everhour-advanced-banner-block_6426fdc64c4f9 .everhour-advanced-banner__cta .button:hover, #everhour-advanced-banner-block_6426fdc64c4f9 .everhour-advanced-banner__cta .button:active, #everhour-advanced-banner-block_6426fdc64c4f9 .everhour-advanced-banner__cta .button:active:hover {\n\tbackground-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);\n\tcolor:#000000;\n\tbox-shadow:button_hover_shadow;\n}\n#everhour-advanced-banner-block_6426fdc64c4f9 .everhour-advanced-banner__cta .button:active {\n\ttransform:translateY(2px);\n}\n@media (max-width: 480px) {#everhour-advanced-banner-block_6426fdc64c4f9 {background-image: initial;}}<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"everhour-advanced-banner-container\">\n\t<div id=\"everhour-advanced-banner-block_6426fdc64c4f9\" class=\"everhour-advanced-banner banner-style-vertical banner-position-right button-style-lash\">\n\t\t<div class=\"everhour-advanced-banner__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"everhour-advanced-banner__title\">Create the work schedule in minutes and share with your team.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"everhour-advanced-banner__cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/shifts\" class=\"button button--lg button--solid action-button\" type=\"button\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIt&#039;s Free to try!\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"21\" height=\"42\" viewBox=\"0 0 21 42\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><g fill=\"#000000\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M210.6 174.792c.347-.21.627.01.936.16 2.852 1.383 5.205 3.413 7.392 5.661.503.517.904 1.096 1.072 1.824.087.377.478.73.018 1.109-.505.415-.922.106-1.316-.187-1.238-.919-2.465-1.852-3.697-2.78-.876-.65-1.73-1.328-2.62-1.957-1.034-.73-2.005-1.461-1.93-2.933.015-.316-.248-.659.145-.897zm1.924-13.103c-.114-.65.046-.87.645-.79 3.098.413 6.23.233 9.334.553 1.429.147 2.838.361 4.07 1.172.369.257.648.59.912.936l.314.418.161.207c.246.306.389.543.17.886-.213.332-.474.575-.923.496-.777-.137-1.555-.281-2.338-.375-3.02-.362-6.049-.672-9.066-1.069-1.503-.197-2.948-.543-3.28-2.434zm11.358-19.193c1.025-.282 1.41.91 2.285 1.01.124.015.026.336-.063.507-.151.292-.468.495-.48.92.335.106.513-.038.696-.166.201-.14.382-.48.657-.235.265.235.122.585-.02.838-.163.287-.389.552-.629.783-.895.866-2.051 1.083-3.221 1.184-3.752.325-7.514.457-11.277.569-1.811.054-1.924-.038-2.602-1.613-.66-1.53-.66-1.531 1.053-1.838.296-.053.595-.09.892-.147 1.402-.268 2.82-.432 4.24-.573l1.706-.165c2.274-.218 4.544-.464 6.763-1.074z\" transform=\"translate(-208 -142)\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/g><\/g><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u26a0\ufe0f Why Catering Management Can Be Challenging<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Running a catering business is more than just cooking \u2014 it\u2019s coordinating people, orders, and resources efficiently. Even small mistakes can disrupt events and affect client satisfaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Common challenges<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>\ud83d\udcc5 Managing multiple events<\/strong> \u2013 Handling several bookings at the same time can be overwhelming without proper organization.<\/li><li><strong>\ud83d\udc65 Staff scheduling and availability<\/strong> \u2013 Keeping track of who\u2019s working, shifts, and last-minute changes is tricky.<\/li><li><strong>\ud83e\udd58 Inventory and ingredient tracking<\/strong> \u2013 Ensuring you have the right ingredients in the right quantities for each event can be complicated.<\/li><li><strong>\ud83d\ude9a Coordinating deliveries and setups<\/strong> \u2013 Timing deliveries, equipment, and staff for each event is a delicate balance.<\/li><li><strong>\ud83d\udce2 Clear communication<\/strong> \u2013 Staying aligned between kitchen, front-of-house, delivery teams, and clients is 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Here are the key features to look for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>\ud83d\udcc5 Event and order management<\/strong> \u2013 Schedule and track multiple events and orders in one centralized platform.<\/li><li><strong>\ud83e\udd58 Menu planning and inventory tracking<\/strong> \u2013 Keep your ingredients organized and ensure you have the right quantities for every event.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image no-border\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/chef-1-1.gif\" alt=\"catering software: streamline orders, events &#038; inventory\" class=\"wp-image-66129\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>\ud83d\udc65 Staff scheduling and shift management<\/strong> \u2013 Assign shifts, track availability, and handle last-minute changes easily.<\/li><li><strong>\ud83d\udcca Reporting and analytics<\/strong> \u2013 Measure performance, track sales, and identify areas to improve efficiency.<\/li><li><strong>\ud83d\udcf1 Mobile access<\/strong> \u2013 Allow team members to view schedules, tasks, and updates on the go.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udca1 Top Catering Software Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<style>\n  table {\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    margin: 1.2em 0;\n    font-family: sans-serif;\n    font-size: 0.95em;\n  }\n  th, td {\n    border: 1px solid #ddd;\n    padding: 0.75em;\n    text-align: left;\n    vertical-align: top;\n  }\n  th {\n    background-color: #f4f4f4;\n    font-weight: 600;\n  }\n  tr:nth-child(even) {\n    background-color: #fcfcfc;\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<table>\n  <thead>\n    <tr>\n      <th>Tool<\/th>\n      <th>Short description<\/th>\n      <th>Key features<\/th>\n      <th>Pricing<\/th>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/thead>\n  <tbody>\n    <tr>\n      <td><strong>Shifts by Everhour<\/strong><\/td>\n      <td>A staffing-focused tool that helps catering teams manage schedules and shifts.<\/td>\n      <td>Shift scheduling, attendance tracking, labor analytics<\/td>\n      <td>Free plan + paid tiers<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><strong>Caterease<\/strong><\/td>\n      <td>Classic catering software for event planning, quotes, and guest management.<\/td>\n      <td>Event planning, client proposals, guest tracking, reporting<\/td>\n      <td>Custom \/ license-based<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><strong>CaterZen<\/strong><\/td>\n      <td>Cloud-based platform built specifically for caterers: sales, production, CRM.<\/td>\n      <td>Proposal builder, BEO management, kitchen production reports, CRM<\/td>\n      <td>From ~$179\/month<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><strong>Curate<\/strong><\/td>\n      <td>Modern CRM and event management system tailored to catering businesses.<\/td>\n      <td>Lead tracking, proposal generation, event workflows, client communication<\/td>\n      <td>Custom pricing<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><strong>Planning Pod<\/strong><\/td>\n      <td>All-in-one event planning and catering logistics tool.<\/td>\n      <td>Guest &amp; event management, task scheduling, payments, venue coordination<\/td>\n      <td>Custom \/ tiered pricing<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><strong>FoodNotify<\/strong><\/td>\n      <td>Cloud-based gastronomy\/catering system focused on recipes, inventory, and orders.<\/td>\n      <td>Recipe &amp; menu management, stock control, supplier ordering<\/td>\n      <td>Subscription \/ custom pricing<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf1f Tool highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Shifts by Everhour<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>\ud83d\udcc5 Shift scheduling made easy<\/strong> \u2013 Plan staff shifts and manage availability without <a href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/scheduling-conflict\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">scheduling conflicts<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>\u23f1 Attendance tracking<\/strong> \u2013 Keep track of who\u2019s working and when, reducing no-shows.<\/li><li><strong>\ud83d\udcca Labor analytics<\/strong> \u2013 Analyze staff workload, overtime, and efficiency for smarter planning.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Caterease<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\ud83d\udcdd <strong>All-in-one event management<\/strong> \u2013 Handle orders, proposals, and guest lists in one platform.<\/li><li>\ud83d\udcca <strong>Reporting &amp; analytics<\/strong> \u2013 Generate insights on bookings, revenue, and performance.<\/li><li>\ud83d\udcbc <strong>Client management<\/strong> \u2013 Keep track of client info, event history, and preferences.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>CaterZen<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>\ud83d\udcc4 Proposal &amp; BEO templates<\/strong> \u2013 Quickly create professional event proposals and banquet orders.<\/li><li><strong>\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83c\udf73 Kitchen production planning<\/strong> \u2013 Organize menus, recipes, and prep tasks efficiently.<\/li><li><strong>\ud83e\udd1d Client CRM<\/strong> \u2013 Track leads, manage contacts, and streamline communication.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Curate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>\ud83d\udcca Event sales tracking<\/strong> \u2013 Monitor contracts, leads, and event revenue.<\/li><li><strong>\ud83d\udcdd Workflow management<\/strong> \u2013 Keep tasks, deadlines, and team responsibilities organized.<\/li><li><strong>\ud83d\udcde Client communication<\/strong> \u2013 Centralize messages and updates to improve coordination.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Planning Pod<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>\ud83d\udcc5 Guest &amp; event management<\/strong> \u2013 Manage attendees, bookings, and event logistics easily.<\/li><li><strong>\ud83d\udcb0 Budgeting &amp; payments<\/strong> \u2013 Track event costs, collect payments, and generate reports.<\/li><li><strong>\ud83c\udfe2 Venue coordination<\/strong> \u2013 Integrate venue details with catering tasks and staff assignments.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FoodNotify<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\ud83d\udccb <strong>Recipe &amp; menu management<\/strong> \u2013 Maintain accurate recipes and menus across multiple events.<\/li><li>\ud83d\udce6 <strong>Inventory control<\/strong> \u2013 Monitor stock levels and automate reorders for ingredients.<\/li><li>\ud83d\udcc8 <strong>Order tracking<\/strong> \u2013 Keep track of catering orders from preparation to delivery.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\ude80 How Shifts by Everhour Supports Catering Teams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>Streamlined staff scheduling<\/strong> \u2013 Easily assign shifts, manage availability, and avoid conflicts during busy events.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large no-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/shifts-schedule.jpg\" alt=\"deputy scheduling: reviewing your all-in-one workforce solution\" class=\"wp-image-48829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/shifts-schedule.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/shifts-schedule-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/shifts-schedule-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\u23f1 <strong>Attendance tracking &amp; notifications<\/strong> \u2013 Keep track of who\u2019s working, send reminders, and <a href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/no-call-no-show\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reduce no-shows<\/a>.<\/li><li>\ud83d\udee0 <strong>Event coordination<\/strong> \u2013 Align staff with multiple events or venues, ensuring every detail is covered.<\/li><li>\ud83d\udcf2 <strong>Mobile access for teams<\/strong> \u2013 Staff can check schedules, <a href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/shift-swapping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">swap shifts<\/a>, and receive updates on the go.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large no-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"656\" src=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shifts-mobile.jpg\" alt=\"how to schedule hourly workers without spreadsheets (ultimate guide)\" class=\"wp-image-59313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shifts-mobile.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shifts-mobile-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shifts-mobile-768x492.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\ud83d\udcca <strong>Labor analytics &amp; 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