Square for Catering
Catering software to help you win more work.
Overview
Square for Catering is a suite of tools within the Square ecosystem designed to help catering businesses manage their entire workflow. It allows caterers to take custom orders, manage deliveries, send professional invoices, and accept payments securely. It integrates seamlessly with other Square products like Square POS and Square Kitchen Display System (KDS).
✨ Key Features
- Custom Order Management
- Invoicing & Online Payments
- Delivery & Pickup Coordination
- Integration with Square POS and KDS
- Customer Directory (CRM)
- Sales Reporting & Analytics
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Seamless integration with the broader Square hardware and software ecosystem
- Simple, transparent pricing structure
- Strong brand recognition and trust
Unique Value: Provides a unified platform for managing all aspects of a food business—in-person sales, online orders, and catering—within a single, trusted ecosystem.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Managing catering orders alongside regular restaurant operations
- Sending digital invoices and getting paid online
- Tracking sales performance for the catering side of a business
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Large-scale event management with complex BEOs and floor plans
- Businesses not already using or willing to switch to the Square ecosystem
🏆 Alternatives
Offers deeper integration with POS hardware and payment processing than standalone catering software, but may have less specialized event management features.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Plus / Custom tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: Standard processing fees apply. Some features may require paid plans.
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