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Inflight Catering systems

by AeroChef · Since 1997
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Quick facts
VendorAeroChef
Year launched1997
StatusActive
Location42, Tollgate Drive, Colchester, CO3 0PF, GB
Countries servedGlobal
Languages9
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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

What users like
  • +• User-friendly interface, real-time order management, and seamless integration with other systems.
  • +• Comprehensive reporting features to facilitate easy monitoring.
What users flag
  • • 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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