Online Catering Software

Running catering with phone calls, emails, and spreadsheets worked when you had a few orders per week. But it doesn't scale — and it doesn't meet the expectations of today's corporate buyers who want to browse a menu, customize an order, and pay online.

FlashCater is online catering software built for restaurants. One platform handles everything: online ordering, order management, payments, and customer growth — at a flat monthly fee with zero commissions.

What "online catering software" means

Online catering software is a cloud-based platform that runs entirely in your web browser. No desktop installation, no software updates, no IT department needed. You access everything from any device — laptop, tablet, or phone.

For your customers, it means a professional online ordering experience where they can place catering orders 24/7 without calling your restaurant.

For your team, it means a centralized dashboard where every catering order is tracked, managed, and fulfilled from one place.

What FlashCater includes

Online ordering page

A branded catering ordering page on your domain where customers can:

• Browse your catering menu with photos and descriptions
• Select packages with per-person pricing
• Customize for dietary needs and headcount
• Choose delivery date and time
• Pay securely online (with automatic deposits for large orders)

Order management dashboard

See every upcoming catering order in one view:

• Calendar view of all orders by date
• Status tracking (confirmed, in prep, ready, delivered)
• Order details with items, quantities, and special instructions
• Auto-generated packing lists and kitchen tickets
• Automated confirmations and reminders

Payment processing

Accept credit cards, collect deposits, send invoices — all built in:

• Automatic payment at checkout
• Configurable deposit amounts for large orders
• Corporate invoicing with net-15/net-30 terms
• Cancellation policy enforcement

Customer CRM

Build direct relationships with your catering clients:

• Customer profiles with order history and preferences
• Repeat ordering with one click
• Automated re-order emails and marketing campaigns
• Corporate account management

Growth tools

Turn one-time customers into regulars:

• Re-order email automation
• Customer segmentation and targeted campaigns
• Catering revenue reporting and analytics
• Loyalty and referral tracking

How it compares

See our detailed comparison for the full cost analysis.

Who it's for

FlashCater works for any restaurant that wants to take catering online:

• Fast-casual restaurants — corporate lunch programs
• BBQ restaurants — party packs and event catering
• Delis and sandwich shops — platter trays and boxed lunches
• Bakeries — breakfast meetings and dessert catering
• Food trucks — event bookings and office lunches
• Ghost kitchens — direct catering without marketplace commissions
• Small restaurants — simple, affordable catering tools

Get started

1. Book a demo — 15 minutes to see how it works
2. We build your page — based on your catering menu
3. Go live — start accepting orders in under a week
4. Grow — use CRM and marketing tools to build repeat business

No contracts. No setup fees. No commissions. Cancel anytime.