Catering business blog
Advice for running a catering business: pricing and food cost, menus and packages, event logistics, marketing, and the software that holds it together.
What's new in Better Cater: October 2026
October 2026 updates: your lead form on your own website, paid jobs that can no longer hide as inquiries, and the cost of every package row.
Catering softwareBetter Cater vs. HoneyBook: Which Is Better for Caterers?
Compare Better Cater vs. HoneyBook for catering. Explore proposals, menus, kitchen reports, food costing, and which platform fits your business.
Catering softwareBetter Cater vs Pxier (2026): Which Catering Software Is Better?
Better Cater vs Pxier: Compare catering software features, pricing, ease of use, and 2026 updates. Discover why Better Cater may be the better choice.
Catering software8 Best Catering Software Platforms in 2026 (Compared)
The 8 best catering software platforms in 2026, compared. Our pick for independent and growing caterers, and who should choose something else instead.
Catering tipsWhat Is Catering Software? The Complete Guide for Modern Catering Businesses
Learn what catering software is, how it works, and why modern catering companies use it to streamline operations, improve sales, and grow.
Better Cater newsWhat’s New in Better Cater: September 2026 Product Updates
September 2026 updates: proposals and invoices from your own address, a record of who accepted, and ingredient units you can fix without starting over.
Catering softwareCatering Proposals That Win More Events: 9 Ways to Close More Catering Clients
Learn how to create catering proposals that close more events, improve client trust, reduce back-and-forth revisions, and increase bookings.
Catering softwareHow to Create a Menu Package in Better Cater
Discover the advantages of catering menu packages. Save time and improve accuracy for your repeatable events with Better Cater.
Catering tipsHow to Build Your First Catering Event in Better Cater
Learn how to create a catering event in Better Cater, from entering event details and building menus to managing pricing, staff, and event information.
Better Cater newsBetter Cater Named a Top Performer in Catering Management Software
Discover why Better Cater is the Top Performer in catering management software. Learn about customer success and recognition.
Catering softwareWhy Every Catering Business Needs Core Values
Explore the essential catering company core values that drive success and enhance client trust in your catering business.
Catering softwareSummer Catering Trends 2026: How Caterers Can Turn Seasonal Demand Into Profitable Events
Explore the top summer catering trends for 2026 and how caterers manage outdoor events, seasonal menus, beverage stations, and high-volume bookings.
Catering softwareThe Hidden Costs of Running a Catering Business Without Catering Software
Discover how catering software can streamline your business, manage clients, and reduce lost inquiries effectively.
Catering softwareThe Future of Catering Software: How Technology Is Transforming Catering Businesses
Explore the future of catering software, where automation and insights transform the catering industry experience.
Pricing & profitBest Catering Software in 2026: Features Every Catering Company Needs
The features catering software needs in 2026: lead management, proposals and contracts, online payments, event management, and reporting.
Catering softwareBetter Cater Just Got a Major Upgrade
What changed in the Better Cater rebuild: a faster interface built around how caterers actually work, and what it means for a growing business.
Marketing & leadsCatering CRM Software: How to Turn More Leads Into Booked Events
Learn the benefits of using Catering CRM Software to efficiently manage leads and enhance your catering business operations.
Catering tipsHow to Raise Your Catering Prices Without Losing Customers
Learn how to raise catering prices without losing customers. Discover strategies to maintain profits and client relationships.
Catering softwareCatering Client Communication: 5 Templates That Save Time
Five client email templates for caterers: the inquiry response, the proposal, pre-event confirmation, post-event follow-up, and a payment reminder.
Pricing & profitThe Best Pricing Strategies for Catering Services
Five ways to price catering work: understand your true costs, tier your packages, use per-person pricing, sell add-ons, and review your margins.
Catering softwareWedding Catering Trends to Watch in 2025
The wedding industry is always evolving, and 2025 is no exception.
Catering softwareEssential Reports Every Caterer Should Be Running Monthly
Five reports worth running monthly: event profitability, top-selling menu items, labor against revenue, booking trends, and client satisfaction.
Catering softwareMaster High-Volume Catering with Smart Systems
If you’re a caterer aiming to grow, there will come a time when you hit a critical milestone: handling high-volume catering orders.
Catering tipsThe Ultimate Catering Checklist for Corporate Events
A six-step checklist for corporate catering: confirming event details, clarifying client expectations, planning the menu, assigning staff, and a final check.
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