We ship improvements to Better Cater every week, and most of them come from a caterer telling us where the software got in the way. Starting now, we will round them up here once a month. This first roundup covers September 8 to 22, 2026, and everything in it is already live in your ... Keep Reading
Catering Proposals That Win More Events: 9 Ways to Close More Catering Clients
Catering Proposals That Win More Events: 9 Ways to Close More Catering Clients By Steve FrancoA catering proposal is more than a quote. It is one of the most important sales tools your business has. Many caterers spend hours perfecting menus, calculating food costs, and building event ... Keep Reading
How to Create a Menu Package in Better Cater
How to Create a Menu Package in Better Cater By Anthony Franco Menu packages are one of the fastest ways to build catering events in Better Cater. Instead of adding the same menu items, service fees, rentals, beverage items, and production details one by one for every event, you can build a ... Keep Reading
How to Build Your First Catering Event in Better Cater
How to Build Your First Catering Event in Better Cater Creating a catering event should not mean jumping between spreadsheets, emails, menus, PDFs, invoices, and handwritten notes. That is exactly why Better Cater is built around one simple idea: help catering businesses manage the full event ... Keep Reading
Better Cater Named a Top Performer in Catering Management Software
Better Cater has been named a Top Performer in catering management software in the Winter 2026 Catering Management Software Customer Success Report published by FeaturedCustomers. The report helps catering businesses evaluate software providers using customer reference content, ... Keep Reading
Why Every Catering Business Needs Core Values
Why Every Catering Business Needs Core Values By Steve Franco In this article, we’ll take a closer look at Catering Company Core Values and why they are essential for building a successful business. The most successful catering companies do not grow by accident. Behind every thriving catering ... Keep Reading
Summer Catering Trends 2026: How Caterers Can Turn Seasonal Demand Into Profitable Events
Summer Catering Trends 2026: How Caterers Can Turn Seasonal Demand Into Profitable Events By Steve Franco Summer catering trends 2026 are all about flexibility, guest experience, and flawless execution. From outdoor weddings and corporate retreats to backyard celebrations and community events, ... Keep Reading
The Hidden Costs of Running a Catering Business Without Catering Software
The Hidden Costs of Running a Catering Business Without Catering Software By Better Cater Team Running a catering business is challenging. Between managing clients, creating proposals, tracking payments, coordinating staff, and executing successful events, there are countless moving ... Keep Reading
The Future of Catering Software: How Technology Is Transforming Catering Businesses
The Future of Catering Software: How Technology Is Transforming Catering Businesses By Steve Franco The catering industry has changed dramatically over the past decade. What once required countless spreadsheets, paper contracts, handwritten event notes, and endless phone calls can now be managed ... Keep Reading
Best Catering Software in 2026: Features Every Catering Company Needs
Best Catering Software in 2026: Features Every Catering Company Needs By Steve Franco Running a successful catering business requires far more than preparing great food. Choosing the Best Catering Software can make a huge difference for today's caterers, who must manage inquiries, create ... Keep Reading