DoorstepHQ for Catering
Schedule events, send invoices, collect payments, and manage your catering business all in one place.
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You're juggling client calls, emails, and texts to confirm event dates, times, menus, and headcount changes. One missed detail can sink your whole day. Without a central calendar, you're constantly double-checking to make sure you don't accidentally book two events at the same time or forget a critical prep deadline.
You finish a beautiful event, send an invoice, and then spend weeks following up with clients to actually get paid. Some clients 'forgot' to process it, others got lost in their email. You're operating on thin margins and can't afford to wait 60 days for payment.
Every catering job has different menu specs, allergies, vegetarian guests, and last-minute changes. You're tracking this in emails, texts, sticky notes, or scattered documents. When you show up to prep, something always gets missed or confused.
Clients call asking 'how much for 50 people?' and you have to mentally calculate ingredients, labor, delivery, setup time. You either quote too low and hurt your margins, or too high and lose the job. No consistent pricing structure.
Your best clients want you back for their next party, wedding, or corporate event. You're relying on them to call you, or you're manually reaching out to remind them you exist. You're leaving money on the table because repeat work isn't systematized.
See every catering job, prep day, and delivery appointment in one place. Get automatic reminders so nothing slips through the cracks. Clients can book directly through your booking link without the back-and-forth texts and emails.
Send a professional invoice immediately after confirming the job. Clients pay right there with a card—no chasing, no excuses. Money hits your account quickly so you can focus on cooking, not collecting.
Store all client preferences, dietary restrictions, headcount, and menu selections right on the job. You have everything you need the day you show up. No more scrambling through old emails trying to remember who needed gluten-free.
Build service templates for your most common catering packages—cocktail parties, sit-down dinners, small gatherings. Quote new clients in minutes, not hours. Keep your pricing consistent and protect your profit margins.
Set up recurring bookings for clients who hire you regularly. Send them automated reminders before their event. Build steady, predictable revenue without having to resell yourself every time.
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Add the services you offer and set your own rates. We pre-load common services for your industry.
Share your link with clients. They book online, you confirm with one tap, and get paid by card.
Everything you need to run your catering business — right from your phone.
No contracts. No surprises. No pressure.
Scheduling & recurring jobs
Book jobs, set recurring appointments weekly through yearly, and see your whole schedule at a glance.
Quotes & invoices
Send professional quotes and invoices in seconds. Clients pay right from their inbox.
Route optimization
See your daily stops on a map. One tap to find the fastest route. Navigate to each job.
Time tracking & payroll
Clock in and out, track hours by job, and run weekly payroll. See real labor cost on every booking.
Before & after photos
Document your work on every job. Protect against disputes and show off your results.
Receipt snaps & expenses
Snap a receipt from your phone. Track expenses, log mileage, and know your real costs.
Reports, margins & exports
P&L, job margins, expense reports, mileage for taxes. Export everything as CSV for your accountant.
Text & email reminders
Appointment reminders, payment follow-ups, and booking confirmations. Automatic — zero effort.
Mileage tracker
Log miles from your phone. Track by client or job. Year-end report ready for your accountant.
Get paid every way
Accept cards, ACH, Venmo, PayPal, Cash App, and Zelle. Give your clients options and get paid faster.
AI assistant & support
Ask Winston anything. Get instant help with features, best practices, and running your business.
Reviews & social proof
Automatic review requests for Google, Yelp, and Facebook. Social media links on your profile and invoices.
Team management
Add your crew, set permissions, organize into sub-teams, and keep everyone on the same page.
Client notes & history
Keep notes on every client. See past quotes, invoices, bookings, and payment history in one place.
Business phone & recording
Dedicated business line with call forwarding, voicemail, SMS inbox, and optional call recording.
Online booking page
Share your booking link anywhere. Clients request appointments right from their phone.
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