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What catering software does, how to choose it, and what changes when you stop using spreadsheets.

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Better 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.

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Better 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.

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8 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.

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Catering 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.

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How 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.

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Why Every Catering Business Needs Core Values

Explore the essential catering company core values that drive success and enhance client trust in your catering business.

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Summer 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.

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The 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.

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The 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.

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Better 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.

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Catering 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.

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Wedding Catering Trends to Watch in 2025

The wedding industry is always evolving, and 2025 is no exception.

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Essential 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.

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Master 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.

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5 Fresh Catering Trends You’ll See in 2025

Discover 5 catering trends set to transform 2025, from plant-based menus to interactive dining. Try Better Cater free for 30 days!

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How to Plan a Profitable Mother’s Day Catering Event in 2025

Mother’s Day is one of the most celebrated holidays in the U.S., making it a golden opportunity for catering businesses.

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Revolutionize Your Catering Business with Our New File Attachment Feature!

Catering just got easier with our catering software’s latest addition – file attachments for events!

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Impact of technology on Catering Business

The world of catering has undergone a significant transformation with the advent of technology.

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How to manage your Catering Business

If you’re in the catering business, you know how hectic it can get during the busy seasons.

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Tips for Staying Organized and Efficient as a Caterer

As a caterer, staying organized and efficient is essential to the success of your business.

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The Profit Report

Money is a tool for accomplishing your goals in life.

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One Great Feature That Our Clients Love

Talk about convenience! Having this feature can help you save a ton of time and a ton of work. I am referring to our menu item package feature.

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The Critical Importance of Details – Banquet Event Orders

A Banquet Event Order, commonly referred to as a “BEO,” is the most important document used on-site during an event.

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The Better Cater Calendar

Time is one of those things that you can’t make more of and there never seems to be enough of.

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