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CaterSOFT Occasion

by CaterSOFT · Since 2006
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Quick facts
VendorCaterSOFT
Year launched2006
StatusActive
LocationCATERSOFT UK LTD Blythe Valley Business Park Central Blvd Blythe Valley Park Solihull B90 8AG United Kingdom
Countries servedGlobal
Languages1
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About CaterSOFT Occasion

CaterSOFT Occasion is an event management software from CaterSOFT that helps organize and manage catering events. It provides features such as event scheduling, guest list management, and budget tracking so users can efficiently coordinate their catering needs. The platform allows for real-time updates and collaboration among team members, ensuring that all aspects of the event are covered. CaterSOFT Occasion supports multiple user roles, making it easy to assign tasks and responsibilities to staff. Key capabilities: event scheduling guest management budget tracking reporting tools team collaboration Best for: event planners and caterers that need to manage multiple catering events effectively.

CaterSOFT Occasion by CaterSOFT is a feature-rich catering software designed to meet the operational needs of catering businesses, event planners, and venues. It provides a comprehensive solution for managing bookings, customer inquiries, event proposals, deposits, staffing, and workflow processes. This robust tool aims to streamline operations, reduce administrative burdens, and enhance overall efficiency. With key features such as inbound inquiry management, event proposal generation, multi-deposit handling, staffing management, and automated task reminders, CaterSOFT Occasion stands out as a valuable asset for professionals in the catering and event planning industries. The software’s user interface strikes a balance between simplicity and functionality. The dashboard is intuitive, allowing users to navigate seamlessly between modules like bookings, proposals, and staffing. A standout feature is the centralized calendar, which provides a clear and organized view of room availability, ensuring conflicts are avoided. The task reminder system is another noteworthy addition, helping users stay organized and meet critical deadlines. The design prioritizes ease of use, making it accessible even to those with minimal technical expertise.

Pros & Cons

What users like
  • +• Affordable, straightforward monthly pricing.
  • +• Comprehensive features for event management.
  • +• Efficient proposal and invoice creation.
  • +• E-signature and payment system save time.
  • +• Excellent customer support during setup.
  • +• Web-based for anywhere access.
  • +• Best value for the price in the market.
What users flag
  • • Some terminology may be European-centric.
  • • Customer support response can be slow at times.
  • • Limited customization options for menu designs
  • • Lack of integration with third-party payment processors
  • • Steep learning curve for new users, especially those without prior experience with catering software
  • • Limited mobile functionality, making it difficult to manage events on-the-go
  • • Inconsistent customer support, with long wait times for assistance

Features

Key features

1. Centralized Workflow System
Manage all aspects of event management from enquiry to invoice in one platform.
2. Ultra-modern Event Proposals
Create and send stylish, informative, and customizable proposals quickly.
3. Bookings Diary
Color-coded diary with powerful search for easy booking management.
4. Event Planning, Job Sheets & Kitchen Sheets
Automated event planning tools, eliminating the need for manual documents.
5. Web Enquiry Form / Sales Leads
Free web form to capture leads directly into the system.
6. Enquiry Pipeline & Bookings Management
Simple system to manage and follow-up on leads with automated reminders.
7. Email Integration
Send and receive all event-related emails within CaterSOFT.
8. Sales Reports - Dashboard Graphs
Detailed reports and graphs to track sales performance and growth.
9. Payment Schedule
Manage deposits, balances, and send automated payment reminders.
10. Easy Usability
The software is highlighted as being particularly user-friendly.
11. Team Management
Assign leads to sales, manage kitchen staff, and provide tools for the event team.

Additional features

1. Ultra-modern Event Proposals
This is your tool for creating and sending professional-looking proposals to potential clients. Instead of manually creating documents, you can use pre-designed templates.
2. Stylish and informative design
CaterSOFT's proposals are designed to be visually appealing and present information clearly to make a good impression.
3. Multiple templates based on event type
You can set up different proposal templates for different types of events (weddings, corporate events, etc.) to save time and ensure consistency.
4. Customizable with customer details and branding
Each proposal can be personalized with the client's name, event details, specific requirements, and your company's branding (logo, colors, etc.).
5. Include bespoke fonts, images, video links
You can enhance proposals with custom fonts, high-quality images of your food or past events, and even links to videos (e.g., a showcase of your services).
6. eSign facility for electronic contract signing
Clients can digitally sign the proposal, streamlining the contract process and eliminating the need for printing and scanning.
7. Bookings Diary
This is your central calendar view of all confirmed events.
8. Color-coded based on status
Different colors represent the status of a booking (e.g., confirmed, tentative, completed), making it easy to see the status of events at a glance.
9. Powerful search and filters
Quickly find specific bookings by searching for keywords (client name, date, event type) or using filters to narrow down the view.
10. Day, Week, Month, and Year Views
View your bookings in different calendar formats to see upcoming events, plan your schedule, and get an overview of your business activity.
11. List View
Provides a simple list of bookings, which can be useful for exporting data or getting a quick overview.
12. Event Planning, Job Sheets & Kitchen Sheets
These are the core tools for organizing the details of each event.
13. Automated event plan generation
CaterSOFT can automatically create a plan based on the event details, reducing manual work.
14. Schedule management
Create and manage the timeline for each event, from setup to breakdown.
15. Guest seating management
Assign guests to tables and keep track of seating arrangements.
16. Staff uniform tracking
Manage what uniforms staff need to wear for each event.
17. Service equipment tracking
Keep track of the equipment needed for each event, such as tables, chairs, linens, and serving dishes.
18. Event Schedule
This feature lets you create a detailed timeline of the event.
19. Multiple event schedule templates
Similar to proposal templates, you can create templates for different types of events to save time.
20. Attach to booking with a click
Easily add a pre-made or customized schedule to each booking.
21. Customizable minute-by-minute schedule
Create a very detailed schedule, down to the minute, to ensure everyone knows what to expect and when.
22. Web Enquiry Form / Sales Leads
This is how potential clients can contact you through your website.
23. Free web enquiry form
CaterSOFT provides a form you can embed on your website.
24. Automatic lead logging
When someone fills out the form, their information is automatically captured in CaterSOFT as a new lead.
25. Enquiry Pipeline & Bookings Management
This is where you manage all your potential and confirmed events.
26. Enquiry form that connects to your website
The form integrates with your website, capturing leads directly.
27. Create enquiries from phone leads and emails
You can manually add leads that come in through other channels.
28. Import sales leads from an excel sheet
Import a list of leads you may have collected elsewhere.
29. Manage all sales leads from one place
All your leads are organized in a central location for easy management.
30. Reporting tools to see success rates
Analyze how many leads are turning into bookings to identify areas for improvement.
31. Assign leads to sales managers
Delegate leads to specific team members to ensure they are followed up on.
32. Automated reminders to chase customers
Set up reminders to follow up with leads at specific intervals, increasing the chances of converting them into bookings.
33. Email Integration - Incoming / Outgoing
Connect your email account to CaterSOFT.
34. Send and receive emails within CaterSOFT
Manage all email communication related to events directly within the software.
35. Built-in email templates
Use pre-written templates for common emails (quotes, invoices, confirmations) to save time.
36. Email history per booking
See a complete record of all emails sent and received for each booking.
37. Existing email system remains unchanged
CaterSOFT's integration doesn't replace your current email; it works alongside it.
38. Appointments/Reminders
Schedule meetings and other important dates.
39. Create appointments (customer meetings, venue visits, etc.)
Schedule meetings with clients, venue visits, tasting sessions, etc.
40. CRM system
Store and manage customer information to provide better service.
41. Shared Calendars
Allow multiple team members to view and manage calendars.

Pricing

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Monthly plans

Professional

GBP 89

One-time purchase

Standard

GBP 59

Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
1
Interface languages
16
Billing currencies

Interface languages

English

Billing currencies

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