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Program 01 · Catering

Turn catering requests into a real offer.

If catering happens only when someone calls and asks, it’s hard to grow. We help you define packages and pricing, set up online ordering for standard orders, and handle custom quotes without the back-and-forth.

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Example of what we build
Office lunch packages
Sandwich boardSandwiches, salad, cookies
10+
Hot lunchTwo entrées, sides, bread
15+
Custom menuRequest a quote
Any
48-hour lead time · Minimum 10 guests
Custom quote60 guests
Inquiry—Quote sent—Deposit paid
Confirmation email sent
  • Sound familiar?

    Catering only happens when someone calls and asks.

  • Sound familiar?

    Every order starts with a long back-and-forth.

  • Sound familiar?

    Pricing is a guess, and some orders lose money.

  • Sound familiar?

    You never hear from business customers again after one order.

What we build

Three pieces, scoped separately or together.

Catering operations

Tom leads

Make sure the kitchen can produce, pack, and deliver catering reliably.

  • Portions and yields
  • Minimums and lead times
  • Packing routines
  • Staff workflow

Catering menus

Tom leads

Defined packages customers can understand and you can price with confidence.

  • Package design
  • Pricing from real costs
  • Menu presentation
  • Add-ons

Online catering

Ezra leads

A buying path for standard orders, and a clean process for custom ones.

  • Online checkout
  • Quote requests
  • Deposits and confirmations
  • Business-customer follow-up

How a catering project runs

  1. 01CallWe learn how catering works for you today.
  2. 02ReviewTom looks at costs and capacity. Ezra looks at how orders come in.
  3. 03ScopeA written plan and price for the pieces you need.
  4. 04BuildMenus, pricing, checkout, and quote handling set up and tested.
  5. 05LaunchStaff trained, first orders supported, results reviewed.

We provide

  • Menu and package planning
  • Pricing based on your costs
  • Checkout, quotes, and confirmations
  • Follow-up with business customers
  • Training and launch support

You provide

  • Your costs and sales records
  • Approval of menus, pricing, and policies
  • Production, packing, and delivery
  • Food safety and licensing
  • Someone to own the routine

Already doing some catering?

That’s usually the best place to start. Tell us how it works today, and we’ll tell you what we’d change.

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