Catering Businesses

From booking to invoice — everything stays in sync.

Guava is built for catering businesses managing events, orders, staff, and clients at scale. Keep bookings, production, CRM, and invoicing connected.

Confirmed

Used by catering leaders worldwide

SUSHISAMBA
NOBU
DISHROOM
SHAKE SHACK
MOMOFUKU

Catering isn't service.
It's coordination.

In catering, mistakes don't repeat daily — they cost you once, but a lot. One missed dietary requirement or forgotten invoice item can ruin a client relationship forever.

Bookings separate from orders

Changes in guest count don't automatically update the kitchen prep list.

Manual invoicing errors

Reconstructing the final bill from scattered notes leads to lost revenue.

No clear event overview

Client details are lost in email threads instead of being attached to the event.

One event. One system. Total clarity.

From the first inquiry to the final invoice, data flows automatically. Nothing is copied. Nothing is forgotten.

1. Booking

Client inquiry & central details

2. Definition

Menu & Quantities defined

3. Preparation

Orders flow to kitchen & inventory

4. Invoicing

Auto-generated from real data

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Smith Corporate Gala
Confirmed
Dec 12, 2024 • 18:00
250 Guests
The Grand Hall, NYC
Special Requirements
No NutsVIP Service

Event bookings with structure.

Built for events, not tables.

A booking becomes the backbone of the entire event. Capture date, time, location, guest count, and special requirements in one unified view.

  • Attach documents & contracts
  • Track special dietary needs
  • Real-time availability checking

Every booking defines what needs to be prepared.

The kitchen prepares what was actually sold.

Automatic actions link menus to events. When guest counts change, quantities recalculate instantly. No more manual math or wasted ingredients.

Kitchen Prep List
Tuesday, Dec 12
Synced
🥗
Caprese Salad
Starter • Event: Smith Gala
250
units
🥩
Ribeye Steak
Main • Event: Smith Gala
235
units

Client data that grows with every event.

Capture contact details, preferences, spend history, and frequency. Build catering success on long-term relationships.

Sarah Johnson
VIP Client • 12 Events Hosted
€45k LTV

Invoices that match what was delivered.

No manual reconstruction. Invoices are generated from actual order data with automatic VAT, totals, and event-specific pricing.

ItemTotal
Event Catering Service$12,450.00
Total Due$13,850.00
Analytics

Not all events are equal.

Growth comes from knowing which events to say yes to. Gain insight into profitability per event, cost per guest, and seasonal demand patterns.

Profitability by Event Type

12%
35%
Corporate
WeddingsPrivateCorporateFestivals

"We used to spend Mondays fixing invoices from the weekend. Now, everything is ready before the van even leaves the kitchen."

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James Miller
Operations Director, Elite Catering Co.
−30%
Admin Time
+15%
Margin / Event
0
Missed Items

Is Guava right for your business?

Perfect fit if you:

  • Handle private or corporate events regularly
  • Manage custom menus for different clients
  • Need clear client tracking & history
  • Invoice after delivery based on consumption

We might not be for you if:

  • You run a walk-in restaurant only
  • You focus exclusively on food delivery apps
  • You don't manage any staff or inventory

Run every event with confidence.

See how Guava keeps bookings, orders, clients, and invoices perfectly aligned. Stop managing chaos and start scaling your catering business.