At CaterZen Catering Software, we’re all about empowering restaurateurs to grow their catering businesses, and our Restaurant Catering Smarts podcast is your backstage pass to insights, strategies, and stories from the industry’s best.

Hosted by me, Michael Attias, founder of CaterZen, each episode is designed to help you level up your catering game with actionable advice and real-world success stories.

We’re excited to announce Episode 18 of Restaurant Catering Smarts, featuring Kevin Reading, VP of Sales and Community Engagement at Luna Grill!

Back in the day, growing a catering business meant getting a few phone calls, printing up some flyers, and relying on word-of-mouth from happy clients. That was the "one-channel" world.

But today's customer? They're not waiting by the phone. They're bouncing between email, Instagram, texts, and your website - often all in one decision-making session. It's no longer about being somewhere.

It's about being everywhere your customer expects you to be.

Welcome to the fragmented future. And yes, it can be overwhelming. But the good news? With the right tools, caterers can not only survive in this multi-channel world, they can thrive.

Let me show you how.

At CaterZen Catering Software , our mission is simple: helping restaurateurs and caterers grow their catering businesses profitably and sustainably. That’s why we launched the Restaurant Catering Smarts podcast—your backstage pass to insights, strategies, and real stories from the industry’s best.

Hosted by me, Michael Attias, founder of CaterZen, every episode is packed with actionable advice designed to help you win more catering clients, streamline operations, and boost profits.

Today, we’re excited to announce Episode 17: Packaging, Process, and Profit—Catering Strategy with Jenn Saunders-Haynes, Owner of Elizabeth Jewel Consulting.

Let me ask you a simple question:

“Are your catering prices built to pad your profits... or accidentally sabotage them?”

Because here’s the hard truth: you can have the busiest catering calendar in your market, but if your pricing isn’t dialed in, you’ll be running in place - tired, broke, and wondering why your bank account doesn’t match your effort.

The secret? Strategic pricing and menu psychology.

At CaterZen, we’re all about empowering restaurateurs to grow their catering businesses, and our Restaurant Catering Smarts podcast is your backstage pass to insights, strategies, and stories from the industry’s best.

Hosted by me, Michael Attias, the founder of CaterZen Catering Software, each episode is designed to help you level up your catering game with actionable advice and real-world success stories.

🎉 We’re excited to announce Episode 16 of Restaurant Catering Smarts, featuring Deborah Miller, Founder of Deborah Miller Catering & Events!

Let’s be honest… managing catering without the right software is like driving a delivery van with no steering wheel. You might get there, but it’s gonna be messy - and probably expensive.

Whether you’re running a high-volume corporate catering program, juggling a dozen weddings, or managing off-site orders for your restaurant, the right software isn’t just helpful - it’s a game-changer.

I’ve been in the trenches. I’ve done the late-night prep, the last-minute driver scramble, and the “where’s that invoice again?” panic. That’s why I built CaterZen: to help caterers run a tighter ship, make more money, and get home before the dinner rush.

This Ultimate Catering Software FAQ is based on real questions I’ve heard from real caterers over the last 15+ years. You’ll get quick, clear answers and real-life examples you can actually use.

If you want to cut the chaos and start building a smoother, more profitable catering business - let’s dive in.

What happens when you give catering a seat at the table - from Day 1?

You stop treating it like an afterthought, and start using it as a serious lever for growth.

Let me ask you something:

Have you ever flown blind?

No dashboard. No numbers. Just vibes and maybe a prayer.

That’s what it feels like trying to run a catering operation without clear, accurate reports.

At CaterZen, we’re all about empowering restaurant owners, catering managers, and operators to grow their off-premise revenue without adding stress to their plate. Our Restaurant Catering Smarts podcast is your backstage pass to insights, strategies, and real-world stories from the catering trenches.

🎙️ I’m Michael Attias, founder of CaterZen Catering Software, and I’ve lived the restaurant hustle—from washing dishes at 14 to building a million-dollar catering division. This podcast is where I share that journey—and the wisdom of other industry pros—to help you scale your catering operation with fewer headaches and a lot more profit.

We’re Excited to Announce Episode 14 of Restaurant Catering Smarts, featuring Christian Hilty of DeliverThat! 🎉

Back when I was running my million-dollar catering operation, I made every mistake in the book. And if I haven’t made it, I’ve definitely heard it - usually as an excuse for not making more money or saving more time.

Let’s call these what they are: myths. Excuses. Little white lies we tell ourselves to stay “safe” (and stuck). But if you’re ready to actually grow your catering business, you’ve got to let them go.

So let’s bust the 5 biggest misconceptions I hear from caterers - and I’ll show you what’s really possible when you’re willing to play chess instead of checkers.