Catering
5 guides for catering, plus 2 free tools. Start with the calculators, then the pricing guide and invoice template — the two pages most operators come back to.
Free tools
Build your catering startup budget
Pick a budget tier, edit any price to match your market, and see your real startup cost, monthly overhead, and how many guests it takes to break even. No signup, no email.
Open the tool → Text message scriptsText & email scripts for catering
Pick a situation, fill in the details, and copy a ready-to-send message. No-shows, deposits, confirmations, late payments, and reviews — covered.
Open the tool →Start here
How Much to Charge for Catering Per Person
Catering per-head pricing by service style, the food-cost percentage that keeps you profitable, and what staffing and rentals should add on top.
Invoice templateCatering Invoice Template (Per Person)
A copy-paste catering invoice — per-head menu pricing, staffing hours, rentals, service charge, and the deposit credited against a final-headcount balance.
Software & apps
- Catering Invoicing Software for a Small Caterer (2026)
Five tools compared for a small catering business — real prices, which one prices per head with staffing and rentals, and when full restaurant software is more than you need.