How to replace the catering order notebook
Move from paper, chats, and spreadsheets to one shared workflow.
Read the guideResources
Restaurant catering operations, made practical.
Straightforward guides, templates, and checklists for teams that need to run the next order—not study another theory deck.
The restaurant catering handoff checklist
The details counter, kitchen, driver, and customer should confirm every time.
Read the guideA calmer system for high-value orders
Build a repeatable process without making the team learn enterprise software.
Read the guideChoosing software and managing changes
Use a real order to evaluate a system, then give the team one current version when customer requirements change.
Choosing a system
Restaurant catering software evaluation checklist
Seven practical demo tests for restaurant catering order-management software, with a free worksheet to record what works now, what is planned and what needs checking.
Read the guideOrder changesHow to manage catering order changes and final guest counts
A practical restaurant change-control process for guest counts, menus, timing and delivery details, including a worked example and a copyable revision record.
Read the guideFree operating tools
Start with the forms your team needs this week.
Catering order templateCustomer, event, menu, fulfilment, pricing, and final checks.Download PDFKitchen prep checklistPrep ownership, packing checks, allergens, and release details.Download PDFPickup and delivery checklistA complete final check for pickup, drivers, and proof of handoff.Download PDFMenu pricing worksheetRecord food cost, service charges, deposits, and final totals.Download PDFCustomer event briefVenue, timing, service style, dietary, equipment, and presentation.Download PDF
Free catering order template for restaurants
Download a catering order form and learn how to record customers, menus, quantities, payment status, pickup and delivery in one clear brief.
Read the instructionsRestaurant catering kitchen prep checklist
Download a catering kitchen prep checklist and editable prep list. Record item quantities, units, remaining prep, owners and due-by times before the final release.
Read the instructionsCatering pickup and delivery checklist
Download a restaurant catering pickup and delivery checklist. Check container counts and receivers, and handle an unreachable contact or changed handoff point.
Read the instructionsCatering quote calculator and pricing worksheet
Calculate a restaurant catering quote from your own food, labor, packaging and delivery costs. Compare margin with markup and download a free pricing worksheet.
Use the free calculatorCatering customer event brief template
Collect catering venue, service, timing, guest and equipment requirements using a free customer event brief.
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