CaterOps vs Smart Cater

CaterOps manages catering back-of-house operations, from inquiries and proposals through BEOs, prep lists, and floor plans. Its event pipeline follows events from inquiry through quoting, confirmation, and completion, with list, board, and calendar views. The BEO builder calculates food, labor, fees, taxes, gratuity, discounts, and food-and-beverage minimums as users enter them. Floor-plan tools support scaled layouts, reusable templates, PNG export, and client sharing within set limits. Through a branded portal, clients can review proposals, update details and guest counts, choose menus, arrange seating within set limits, and approve and sign. Signatures record a typed name, timestamp, and IP address. Signed BEO food lines seed station-based prep lists, and CaterOps also supports run-of-show schedules and staff role and time assignments. A free plan allows up to five events per month and one team member. Pro is billed at $3 per event; Enterprise offers custom volume pricing. CaterOps says signups are coming soon, as are its iOS and Android apps.

Smart Cater is software for handling catering and restaurant operations, including orders, reservations, stock, event planning, and billing. Its calendar, automated scheduling, and reminders help organize events, while order and enquiry tools cover incoming work. Inventory tracking shows stock in real time and can trigger automatic reordering when supplies run low. Billing tools handle invoices and payments, with dashboards and reports for orders, payments, and analytics. The feature list also includes menu customisation, vouchers, and user and access management, plus WhatsApp notifications. Smart Cater is available on the web and Android, with a mobile app listed on Google Play. A free plan costs nothing, billed for one month, and covers up to five users. Professional costs ₹999/user/mo and Enterprise costs ₹1,399 per user per month. Professional lists chat and email support; Enterprise lists chat, email, and call support, training, and a dedicated manager. A free trial is available.