Catering Management Software for Events and Food Service
Streamline event bookings, menus, and staff with catering management software. Track procurement and banquet operations. Start your free trial with Doffl.
About Catering Management (Events & Food)
Doffl Catering Management software helps caterers, banquet managers, and hospitality teams organize operations from initial client inquiry to final event execution. Centralize your event calendar, coordinate kitchen prep, and organize staff assignments in a unified cloud workspace.
Whether coordinating high-volume corporate gatherings or intimate wedding receptions, this platform removes the friction of manual spreadsheets. Keep ingredient costs, client taste profiles, and vendor orders synchronized so your kitchen and service teams deliver consistent hospitality.
Key features
- Track client bookings and banquet schedules on a shared calendar
- Build custom event menus with integrated ingredient cost calculations
- Generate accurate procurement lists directly from expected guest headcounts
- Schedule kitchen chefs, servers, and bartenders across multiple venue shifts
- Create professional banquet event orders and itemized client invoices
- Record guest dietary restrictions and allergy alerts per event booking
How to use Catering Management (Events & Food)
- Sign up for a Doffl account to begin your free trial.
- Input your standard menu items, recipes, and raw ingredient costs.
- Log a new event booking with guest counts, venue details, and timelines.
- Attach customized menus and assign chef and service shifts to the event.
- Export procurement orders for suppliers and generate banquet event orders for staff.
Who is it for?
- Independent catering companies managing corporate lunches and off-site events
- Wedding caterers coordinating complex timelines, tastings, and plated courses
- Hotel banquet teams overseeing ballrooms, meeting rooms, and conference dining
- Private chefs managing custom seasonal menus, client preferences, and sourcing
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free trial for this catering management software?
Yes, Doffl offers a free trial so you can evaluate the booking, menu, and staffing tools before selecting a paid subscription plan.
Can I generate Banquet Event Orders (BEOs)?
Yes, you can generate comprehensive BEOs detailing event timelines, menu selections, beverage packages, and setup instructions for your kitchen and floor teams.
How does ingredient procurement tracking work?
When you assign a menu to an event and set the guest headcount, the software calculates total required ingredient quantities and generates vendor purchasing lists.
Can multiple staff members use the platform at the same time?
Yes, our cloud-based plans allow team collaboration with role-based permissions for kitchen managers, event coordinators, and administrative staff.
Does the system accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies?
Yes, you can record specific guest dietary requirements and allergies on each booking, ensuring the kitchen team has clear visibility during prep and plating.