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Description

Excellent serves as a comprehensive online operations platform tailored for upscale restaurant groups, integrating event sales and service along with staff training, marketing, and investor communication. The Excellent Events module facilitates lead management, proposal generation, electronic contracts, online payments, banquet event orders, scheduling for venues, menu and package options, guest access portals, and reporting across multiple locations. Meanwhile, Excellent Craft offers a range of staff training programs, including assessments, certifications, and a repository for compliance documentation. For marketing purposes, Excellent Marketing creates social media posts and guest emails informed by group event details, ensuring that all communications are subject to human review prior to distribution. Additionally, Excellent Partner aids in preparing financial projections and keeping investors updated with relevant company information. The platform also connects various locations and guest records while providing support in both English and Spanish on mobile and desktop devices. Importantly, all AI-generated messages must receive approval from a human before they are sent out, ensuring quality and accuracy in communication. This dual-layer of oversight not only enhances the reliability of the information shared but also fosters a more personalized interaction with clients and stakeholders.

Description

LightCater is all-in-one catering and event management software for caterers, banquet halls, restaurants and hotels. Run the whole event lifecycle in one place: capture leads and manage customers, send branded proposals, get contracts e-signed, generate Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and function sheets, build catering menus, and raise tax-ready invoices with online card payments. Add 2D/3D floor plans, online booking, QuickBooks/Xero sync and an AI assistant as you grow. 14-day free trial, no credit card.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

Claude Yes 
Cloudbeds No 
Instagram Yes 
Mews No 
Model Context Protocol (MCP) Yes 
Stripe Yes 

Integrations

Claude No 
Cloudbeds Yes 
Instagram No 
Mews Yes 
Model Context Protocol (MCP) No 
Stripe No 

Pricing Details

$360/location/month
Monthly billing is $360 per location per month; annual billing is $3,600 per location per year ($300/month equivalent, billed yearly). All users are included, with no setup or per-user fees.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$39/month
-Basic $39/month
·Standard $65/month
·Professional $99/month
·Enterprise — contact us
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support No 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Excellent AI LLC

Founded

2026

Country

United States

Website

beexcellent.ai

Vendor Details

Company Name

LightCater

Country

Canada

Website

www.lightcater.com

Product Features

Event Management

Attendee Management No 
Badge Management No 
Conferences / Conventions No 
Exhibit / Vendor Management No 
Gamification No 
Room Block Management No 
Social Media Promotion No 
Sponsorship Management No 
Surveys & Feedback No 
Ticketing No 
Volunteer Management No 
Weddings / Parties No 

Product Features

Catering

Banquet Management Yes 
Billing & Invoicing Yes 
Booking Management Yes 
Calendar Management Yes 
Contract Management Yes 
Costing Yes 
Customer Database Yes 
Event Management Yes 
Facility Management Yes 
Inventory Management Yes 
Kitchen / Menu Management Yes 
Order Management Yes 
Quote Management Yes 
Recipe Management Yes 
Waitstaff Management Yes 

Event Management

Attendee Management No 
Badge Management No 
Conferences / Conventions Yes 
Exhibit / Vendor Management Yes 
Gamification No 
Room Block Management Yes 
Social Media Promotion No 
Sponsorship Management No 
Surveys & Feedback No 
Ticketing No 
Volunteer Management No 
Weddings / Parties Yes 

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