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Inflight Catering systems

by AeroChef · Since 1997
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ActiveAvailable globallyCloudOn-premise
Quick facts
VendorAeroChef
Year launched1997
StatusActive
Location42, Tollgate Drive, Colchester, CO3 0PF, GB
Countries servedGlobal
Languages9
IntegrationsN/A
Free tierN/A
Free trialN/A
Contact salesYES

About Inflight Catering systems

AeroChef is an inflight catering software from AeroChef that supports the management of catering services for airlines. It combines menu planning, inventory management, and order tracking so airlines can maintain efficiency and quality in their inflight offerings. The platform allows real-time updates on stock levels and provides data analytics to inform decision-making. AeroChef ensures compliance with industry standards and reduces waste through precise forecasting. Key capabilities: menu management inventory tracking order processing compliance management data analytics Best for: airlines that need to manage and improve their inflight catering services.

AeroChef's Inflight Catering systems provide a comprehensive solution designed to address the intricate demands of inflight catering operations. This software is tailored for inflight caterers and flight kitchens, offering tools to optimize meal preparation, galley planning, and delivery logistics while ensuring efficiency and precision. With a focus on streamlining operations, it includes features such as menu management, galley planning, flight order management, inventory tracking, and invoicing, making it an invaluable asset for catering teams aiming to meet the stringent requirements of the aviation industry. The user interface is one of AeroChef's strong points, as it is designed to be intuitive and accessible for users across different levels of expertise. The clean and organized layout enables users to easily navigate through various modules, and the customizable dashboards allow businesses to prioritize the metrics and tools that are most relevant to their operations. Additionally, the inclusion of real-time data analytics ensures that teams can monitor key performance indicators and make informed decisions promptly. The interface minimizes the learning curve, which is particularly beneficial for onboarding new staff or transitioning from legacy systems.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • • User-friendly interface, real-time order management, and seamless integration with other systems.
  • • Comprehensive reporting features to facilitate easy monitoring.
Cons
  • • Limited custom report creation capabilities without vendor assistance.
  • • Steeper learning curve for users unfamiliar with IT systems, with numerous steps to complete some actions.

Features

Key features

1. Cloud-Based

Hosted on the cloud, making it accessible from anywhere with an internet connection.

2. Scalable

Can be adapted to the needs of various sizes of operations, from small private jet caterers to large airlines and flight kitchens.

3. Integrated

Offers a comprehensive suite of modules that cover various aspects of inflight catering management.

4. User-Friendly

Designed with an intuitive interface that is easy to navigate and use.

5. Secure

Employs high security measures to protect sensitive data.

6. Pay-as-you-use

Flexible pricing model.

7. Third-party integrations

Ability to integrate with other systems used in the aviation industry.

8. Automation

Automates many tasks, such as generating order sheets, delivery notes, and invoices.

9. Real-time Data

Provides real-time insights into orders, sales, revenues, and other key metrics.

10. Industry-Specific

Tailored specifically for the needs of the inflight catering industry and related sectors like rail, cruise, and food catering.

Additional features

1. Order Management

Streamlines the process of receiving and processing catering orders.

2. Production Planning

Interactive Kitchen dashboard, Supports production planning, Breaks down order information into clear kitchen section-wise production instructions, Status updates indicated by color codes, Automated e-mails with the production plan and catering orders for the next day.

3. Delivery Management

Generates delivery notes and tracks deliveries.

4. Invoicing

Automates invoice generation and management.

5. Reporting

Generates various reports, including sales, revenue, and tax summaries, Provides real-time data and analytics.

6. Inventory Management

Tracks inventory levels and helps manage stock.

7. Recipe Management

Stores and manages recipes.

8. Costing and Pricing

Helps calculate food costs and set prices.

9. Multi-Catering Contract Management

Manages multiple catering contracts with different caterers.

10. Multi-Location Management

Handles catering relationships and operations in different locations.

11. Menu Planning and Pricing

Facilitates menu planning and pricing negotiations with caterers.

12. Galley Planning

Assists with planning the loading and arrangement of meals and equipment in the galley.

13. Caterer Supplier Management

Manages relationships and performance of catering suppliers.

14. Invoicing and Reconciliation

Streamlines invoicing and reconciliation processes with caterers.

15. System Integrations

Supports integration with airline systems like Sabre, Amadeus, Navitaire, etc.

16. Automation

Automates processes from menu planning to delivery notes to reverse invoicing with the caterer.

17. Flexibility

Adapts to the dynamic nature of private jet catering.

18. Adhoc Order Management

Easily manages last-minute and customized orders.

19. Lighter and Easy-to-Use System

Simplified interface for quick operations.

20. Order Sheet Generation

Automates the creation of order sheets.

21. Delivery Note Generation

Automates the creation of delivery notes.

22. Invoice Generation

Automates the creation of invoices.

23. Menu Planning

Supports menu development and planning.

24. Caterer Portal

Provides a platform for communication and collaboration with caterers.

25. Load Planning

Helps plan the efficient loading of meals and equipment onto the aircraft.

26. Equipment Management

Tracks and manages galley equipment.

27. AeroChef for Food Catering (Cloud Kitchens)

Leverages knowledge from inflight catering to support food catering businesses, Features relevant to food production, order management, and delivery.

28. AeroChef for Rail Catering

Menu Development: Supports menu planning and development for rail services, Purchase Management: Manages procurement of ingredients and supplies, Production Management: Oversees food production processes, Inventory Management: Tracks and manages inventory levels, Supports the complexities of large-scale rail catering operations.

29. AeroChef for Cruise Catering

Menu Development: Supports menu planning and development for cruise services, Purchase Management: Manages procurement of ingredients and supplies, Production Management: Oversees food production processes, Inventory Management: Tracks and manages inventory levels, Other features catering to the specific needs of cruise catering.

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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
9
Interface languages
14
Billing currencies

Interface languages

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Billing currencies

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