Catering CRM Software
Quotes, Invoices & Event Management
Cortado Pro is the all-in-one CRM and business management platform built for catering companies. Create menu-based quotes in minutes, manage event logistics, collect payments on schedule, and keep every client relationship organized—all from one powerful dashboard.
The Operational Challenges Caterers Know Too Well
Running a catering business means managing hundreds of moving pieces for every event. These are the problems that cost you time, money, and client satisfaction.
Menu Pricing Complexity
Building quotes with per-person pricing across multiple menu options, dietary accommodations, service tiers, and add-ons is painfully slow. One event with three menu choices and two service levels means calculating dozens of line items by hand.
Multi-Event Coordination
Managing overlapping events with different venues, menu requirements, staff needs, and timelines. When you are handling a Friday corporate lunch, Saturday wedding, and Sunday brunch simultaneously, details slip through the cracks.
Deposit & Payment Tracking
Catering requires deposits at booking, progress payments before the event, and final balances after. Tracking these across dozens of active events in spreadsheets leads to missed payments and awkward conversations with clients.
Client Communication Overload
Menu changes, guest count updates, dietary requests, timing adjustments—catering clients communicate constantly. Without a centralized system, important details get buried in email threads and text messages.
Software Designed for Catering Businesses
Every feature in Cortado Pro addresses the real challenges caterers face every day. Menu-based quoting, payment schedules, event logistics—everything you need in one platform.
Menu-Based Quoting
Build quotes directly from your catering menus. Add appetizers, entrees, desserts, and beverages with per-person pricing. Handle dietary options, service tiers, and add-ons. When guest counts change, your totals update automatically. Send polished proposals through your branded client portal in minutes.
Event Logistics Management
Track every detail for every event—venue information, setup and breakdown times, equipment needs, staff assignments, and delivery logistics. See all your upcoming events on a visual timeline and manage concurrent events without losing track of any detail.
Payment Schedules & Deposits
Set up custom payment schedules that match your catering contracts. Collect deposits at booking, progress payments before the event, and final balances after service. Cortado processes payments through Stripe and sends automatic reminders, so you get paid on time without the awkward follow-up calls.
Client Portal & Communication
Give your clients a professional portal where they can review proposals, approve menus, update guest counts, and make payments. All communication is centralized—no more searching through email threads, texts, and DMs for that one menu change request.
How Cortado Works for Caterers
From inquiry to final payment—streamline your entire catering workflow.
Build Your Menus
Set up your catering menus with per-person pricing, service tiers, and add-ons. Add your branding so every proposal reflects your company's professionalism.
Quote & Close
Create detailed catering proposals in minutes, not hours. Clients review menus, approve quotes, and pay deposits through your branded portal.
Execute & Get Paid
Manage event logistics, coordinate your team, and deliver outstanding service. Automatic payment reminders ensure you collect final balances on time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from catering business owners about Cortado Pro
Cortado Works for Every Event Business
Whether you cater, brew, mix drinks, or plan events—Cortado has you covered.
Ready to Streamline Your Catering Business?
Join catering companies that are closing more deals, managing events effortlessly, and getting paid on time with Cortado Pro. Sign up for the waitlist and be the first to know when we launch.