Built for Caterers
Run your catering business from one place
From event brief to final invoice, without the last-minute chaos. Dietary requirements, menus, deposits, and client approvals — all in one place.
Why caterers struggle with client admin
These are the issues that eat into your time and margins. Sound familiar?
Dietary changes arrive at the last minute
The client confirms the menu. Then changes half the guests' requirements two days before the event. A signed brief with a change-order process stops this.
Verbal agreements that fall apart later
You quoted over the phone. The client remembers a different menu at a different price. Without documentation from the start, you're always at a disadvantage.
Invoice disputes over extras
You added a cheese board. You hired an extra server. Without a signed quote, extras become arguments. Clear documentation prevents all of this.
Everything you need in one place
Kestern gives caterers the tools to run a professional client workflow — without the admin chaos.
Detailed event briefs
Capture guest count, dietary requirements, service style, equipment needs, and timeline. Client signs before you begin preparation.
Quotes with VAT and deposit terms
Send itemised quotes with per-head costs, staffing, and equipment hire. Collect a deposit on booking. Invoice the balance after service.
Menu sign-off in the portal
Share menus and proposals via the client portal. Clients confirm selections and dietary requirements in writing — no more verbal changes.
Automated payment reminders
Kestern tracks outstanding invoices and sends reminders. You focus on the kitchen, not chasing payments.
One link. Everything your clients need.
Your catering clients have a portal to review their event brief, confirm menu selections, approve service details, and pay invoices — all in one branded link.
Share your portal link on your website, in your email signature, or on your social profiles. Clients land on a branded page with everything they need — and nothing they don't.
Set up your portal free →Start free, scale as you grow
7-day free trial on every plan. No credit card needed to start.
Perfect for solo operators just getting started.
- Client portal with your branding
- Brief management & workflow
- Professional invoicing
- File sharing with clients
- Up to 2 team members
For growing teams managing multiple clients.
- Everything in Starter
- Team collaboration (up to 5)
- Project assignments
- Activity log & audit trail
- Priority email support
For established businesses with larger teams.
- Everything in Pro
- Up to 15 team members
- Sub-contractor collaboration
- Multi-currency invoicing
- Dedicated support
Start managing your catering clients today
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