Red Hot & Blue, a beloved barbecue chain, had been managing their catering operations with outdated software that required manual order entry and lacked the convenience of online ordering. As demand for their catering services grew, General Manager Rachid Elkhasouani found that the manual processes were slowing down their ability to keep up with customer expectations. To meet the needs of their growing customer base and improve efficiency, Rachid knew it was time for a catering software upgrade. That’s when Red Hot & Blue turned to CaterZen.

Delta Blues BBQ, known for its signature smoked meats, started as a catering company before expanding into a full-fledged restaurant. As the business flourished, owner Travis Penn faced increasing challenges managing both sides of the operation with a combination of pen and paper and Google Calendar. This manual process, while simple in the beginning, quickly became a bottleneck as the company’s catering operations grew.

Salt + Smoke, a multi-location BBQ restaurant in St. Louis, MO, was on a mission to overhaul their old-school catering operations. They needed a modern solution to replace their pen-and-paper methods, and that’s where CaterZen stepped in, bringing transformative tools and streamlined efficiency to their catering game.

Before discovering CaterZen's catering software, Slap’s BBQ was managing their catering operations with a haphazard system. Francine McCulloch, the Director of Catering Sales, recalls, “We had a different, not professional company like CaterZen that was helping us book. It was inefficient and didn’t offer near the benefits that CaterZen did, so we feel like we got much more efficient and accurate in our catering after we switched to CaterZen.”

Navigating the complexities of the catering business requires innovative solutions that streamline operations and enhance service delivery. For K Catering, the transition to CaterZen marked a pivotal moment in transforming its operational capabilities. Learn about how Kay Kim, the diligent owner of K Catering, utilized CaterZen's catering software to revolutionize her business processes.

Let me share with you the story of Pita Fusion, a vibrant spot that was more than just a place to grab a bite—it was where chaos met its match thanks to CaterZen. Nick Calandro, the brains and heart behind Pita Fusion, had his world turned upside down (in the best possible way) when CaterZen's catering software came into the picture. Before our paths crossed, Nick's operation was a wild mix of spreadsheets, sticky notes, and a nook so crammed with paper, you'd think they were stockpiling for the apocalypse.

In the bustling world of catering, where the difference between success and struggle often hinges on efficiency and adaptability, Isalin Howard, the Owner of Brunswick Catering, in New Brunswick, NJ, discovered a powerful ally in CaterZen. We'll explore Brunswick Catering's transformative journey from manual processes to streamlined success, highlighting the significant impact CaterZen's catering software has had on their operations, customer satisfaction, and overall business growth.

Event coordination in the catering industry demands precision, efficiency, and a touch of personalization. At Hacienda Catering Company in St. Louis, MO, these elements are crucial to delivering memorable experiences. Lucy Plattner, the company's Event Coordinator, shares her journey of leveraging CaterZen's robust catering software features to streamline operations and elevate client engagement.

LaLa Tacos' journey before CaterZen was marked by traditional, yet inefficient, order management methods. Aron Benon, the owner, recalls the days of managing catering requests solely via email. This method involved manually writing down orders, a process that was not only time-consuming but also prone to errors. The lack of an integrated catering software system meant that LaLa Tacos was missing out on the efficiency and professionalism that today's catering industry demands.

Gourmandise, a thriving catering enterprise, faced the common industry challenge of finding the perfect catering software to manage its intricate operations. Davis Kinney, the Catering Director, reflects on their journey from Tripleseat, an event and venue-focused software, to discovering the more catering-specific benefits of CaterZen.