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Catering software, written from the prep line.
No thought-leadership filler. What operators actually think about at 11pm on a Tuesday.
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- How-to6 min read
The BEO template every caterer should steal (and what to add)
A section-by-section breakdown of a BEO that actually works on the prep line, plus the two sections most templates forget and what to add about allergens and last-minute changes.
April 22, 2026
- Sales7 min read
Client portals: why your catering clients actually want to self-serve
The pushback on portals is always 'my clients want a relationship.' The reality is clients want a relationship plus the ability to check event details at 11pm. Here is what to put where.
April 22, 2026
- Industry7 min read
Why off-premise catering margins are shrinking (and three things operators can actually do)
Food cost, labor, fuel, and corporate-dining shifts compressed the margin on off-premise catering since 2023. Here are the specific shifts and the three plays that still work.
April 22, 2026