Catering Software & CRM for Chefs | Better Sales Pro

Private chefs, corporate catering, weddings & galas

Delicious events. Happy clients. Growing business.

All-in-one platform to manage leads, events, menus, invoices, payments, inventory, and everything in between.

  • Menu-based proposals & banquet estimates
  • Event timelines, headcounts & dietary flags
  • Deposits, final invoices & card payments
  • Ingredient & supply inventory tied to menus
  • Staff prep lists, time & labor visibility
  • Menus, contracts, permits & recipe files
  • BEN AI for tastings & after-hours inquiries
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Everything you need to run your catering kitchen & events

Weddings, corporate programs, drop-off buffets, and on-site chef service—connected workflows your sales, kitchen, and finance teams will actually use.

Estimates & proposals

Per-guest menus, bar packages, staffing lines, and rentals in one quote.

Invoicing & payments

Deposits, final billing, tips, card and ACH—with automated reminders.

Client management

Planners, venues, dietary restrictions, and tasting notes in one CRM.

Menu management

Seasonal packages, recipe costs, allergens, and sellable add-ons.

Event management

Load-in windows, service blocks, and multi-day galas on one calendar.

Time tracking

Prep, travel, and service hours—payroll-ready for hourly & event staff.

Inventory control

Ingredients, disposables, rentals, and low-stock alerts before the gig.

BEN AI assistant

24/7 help for calls, chats, and follow-ups.

Detailed estimates & proposals

Line-item passed apps, buffet stations, bar packages, staffing, rentals, and travel—then send a branded proposal planners can approve online or convert from estimate in one click.

  • Per-guest and minimum-guest templates
  • Tasting fees credited toward deposit
  • Dietary tags (vegan, GF, kosher, halal)

Simple invoicing & payments

Collect deposits on signature, automate final invoices after headcount lock, and chase balances before load-in—with statements planners and AP teams actually open.

  • Visa, Mastercard, ACH, Apple & Google Pay
  • Split deposits & final payments
  • Export-friendly for accounting

Event board & bookings

Kanban or calendar for your commissary—see which galas are in prep, which drops are en route, and which tastings still need a chef assignment without losing the thread in group texts.

  • Proposal → confirmed → in service → closed
  • Kitchen capacity & blackout dates
  • Venue contacts on every event card

Expense management

Tag every produce run, labor overtime, disposables order, and Meta/Google ad spend to an event or menu package—so true food cost and margin per gig stay visible.

  • Receipt photos from leads & chefs
  • Ingredients vs. labor vs. marketing
  • Event P&L at a glance

Van & venue logistics map

See which team is finishing a corporate drop-off, who is plating at the venue, and who is free for a same-day inquiry—without calling every cell on a Saturday night.

  • En route / on-site / available
  • Clear ETAs for planners & venues
  • Accountability for load-in windows

Prep timers & run-of-show

Log start and end on prep blocks and service so invoices, payroll, and “did we fire the mains on time?” checklists stay aligned with what really happened on the line.

  • Mobile start/stop from the floor
  • Photo and temp log prompts per course
  • Exec review before payroll close

Menus, recipes & compliance files

Store wedding menus, recipe PDFs, health permits, liquor licenses, and signed contracts in one secure vault—while on-site staff see only what they need during service.

  • Folders: menus, events, permits
  • E-signatures without scattered attachments
  • Optional branded PDFs & forms

Digital forms & reports overview

Accounting reports

Revenue by package—wedding catering, corporate lunch programs, drop-off buffets, chef’s tables—so you market and staff where demand actually pays.

  • P&L snapshots
  • AR aging by planner or company
  • Margin by menu or venue
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BEN AI — Your 24/7 AI assistant

BEN AI answers calls, books tastings and site walks, answers common questions, qualifies leads, and helps grow your catering business every day.

“We’re hosting 140 guests downtown in June—do you do plated dinners with a vegan option and what’s the deposit?” · Planner · 7:04p
I can share your spring wedding package range, note 140 guests with vegan mains, and hold a tasting slot Thursday at 4. Want me to email a proposal link and our health permit summary?
Meet BEN and explore AI features
  • Answers calls & chats instantly
  • Books appointments
  • Qualifies leads
  • Sends follow-ups
  • Works 24/7 for you

Catering software — frequently asked questions

Search-friendly answers for chefs and operators comparing catering CRM tools, event management software, menu management platforms, and billing automation.

What is catering and chef business software?

Catering and chef business software helps private chefs, caterers, and event food teams capture leads from calls, tastings, and web forms; build menu-based proposals and banquet estimates; manage events, headcounts, dietary restrictions, and staffing; track ingredient and supply inventory; invoice deposits and final payments with card or ACH; tag labor, ingredients, and marketing spend to events; store menus, recipes, contracts, and health permits in one file vault; and see profitability by menu package, venue, or season—all from one dashboard.

Can caterers manage menus, events, and recurring corporate accounts?

Yes. Better Sales Pro supports reusable menu templates, event timelines, multi-day weddings and galas, corporate lunch programs with standing orders, and clear handoffs from proposal to prep list to invoice.

Does Better Sales Pro include AI for catering businesses?

BEN AI can help answer common questions about availability, tasting scheduling, high-level pricing ranges, dietary accommodations, and deposit policies, qualify leads, and support follow-ups—see the BEN section on this page and the dedicated BEN overview for details.

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