For most catering businesses, the quest for an efficient catering management system is perennial. Shane’s Rib Shack, with David Carter at its helm as the Catering Director, was no different. Their initial set-up, heavily reliant on Excel and email, was more of a makeshift solution than an efficient system.

Fortunately, David discovered a beacon of streamlined operations in CaterZen, which promised a transformative approach to their daily challenges.

In an industry where the precision of logistics and management is paramount, the transition from manual, handwritten operations to a streamlined, digital approach can be revolutionary. Picnikins Catering in San Antonio, led by President Geoffrey Bezuidenhout, discovered this firsthand when they incorporated CaterZen's catering software into their business model.

Every catering business faces unique challenges, and as technology evolves, so does the demand for more intuitive and user-friendly platforms. For years, Los Angeles, California bakery cafe and caterer Clementine had depended on a specific platform, Monkey Media.  However, when the need for a change arose, they sought a catering software solution that was both reliable and tailored to their individual needs.

Enter CaterZen.

Roots Natural Kitchen, a vibrant and growing establishment, once grappled with the chaos of manual invoicing and fragmented catering processes. As their catering services expanded, they yearned for a streamlined approach that not only matched their business model but also foresaw their growth potential.

Thankfully, Roots Natural Kitchen turned to CaterZen's catering software, paving the way for amplified success.

Jack Stack Barbecue in Overland Park, Kansas, was originally relying on Caterease for catering management. However, as their services started leaning towards delivery and drop-offs, they found the system wasn't filling their needs. There was a demand for a simpler yet more efficient catering software platform, especially in the emerging pandemic landscape where delivery was becoming paramount.

The solution:  enter CaterZen.

Before adopting CaterZen, MarketPlace Grill, a full-service catering company based in Arkansas, was already using catering software. However, they quickly realized the limitations of their existing software which lacked many of the features essential for optimizing their catering operations. The search for a more comprehensive solution led them to CaterZen.

Oklahoma Joe’s, a renowned name in the world of barbecue with locations in Oklahoma and Nebraska, faced significant challenges in the early days of its catering operations. Despite an impressive leap from zero to seven figures in catering during their first year, they grappled with an inefficient, manual system that stifled growth and productivity.

It was the discovery of CaterZen, an all-in-one catering software, that set them on the path to operational efficiency, customer management prowess, and an extraordinary return on investment. This is their success story.

In the ever-competitive catering industry, it's crucial to leverage the right tools to increase efficiency, improve customer service, and drive revenue growth.  Here's how CaterZen's comprehensive catering software solution helped Taylor Grocery Special Events Catering in Oxford, Mississippi save time, amplify their marketing efforts, and provide an exceptional customer experience, all while increasing their annual sales from $39k to nearly $1.5 million.

Cabo Bob's, a popular restaurant with multiple locations in Texas, struggled to manage its growing catering business using traditional pen-and-paper methods. As the company expanded, the need for a more efficient system became evident.

That's when Cabo Bob's decided to implement CaterZen's catering software solution that helped streamline their catering operations and boost their growth.

Elizabeth's Custom Catering, a catering company based in West Valley, Utah, was previously managing its business with outdated catering software that was downloaded to a network computer and required regular updates.  The software was crashing frequently, and the team had trouble accessing their data. This resulted in a two-month period where they lost all kinds of data, and they had to switch to using QuickBooks and Excel to manage their catering orders.

To overcome these challenges, General Manager Wendy Banman and the team at Elizabeth's Catering started searching for a cloud-based solution and decided on CaterZen for its many features and benefits.