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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.
Description
A specialized system designed to oversee stocks, purchase orders, and inventory management, featuring a customizable product structure that accommodates groups, families, and sub-families. This system includes functionalities like recipe cards, butcher tests, and control for banqueting and buffet preparations, making it arguably the most comprehensive food and beverage software available. It also offers a flexible coding system for product nomenclature that supports hierarchical organization through groups, families, sub-families, and individual products. The products can vary in type, including simple items, composed categories, technical files, or portionable goods. It enables management of multiple warehouses and allows for an unlimited number of departments or sections, which may operate with or without inventory. For each section, users can access detailed analyses of profits and costs, as well as consolidated reports that take into account sales alongside internal consumption. Additionally, this system fully integrates with point-of-sale software, ensuring that stock levels are automatically updated when products are sold based on technical files or recipe cards, thereby streamlining inventory management processes. This level of integration ensures that businesses can maintain accurate records and optimize their operational efficiency.
API Access
Has API
Yes
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Cloudbeds
No
Mews
No
Pricing Details
$39/month
-Basic $39/month
·Standard $65/month
·Professional $99/month
·Enterprise — contact us
·Standard $65/month
·Professional $99/month
·Enterprise — contact us
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
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
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
Yes
Online Support
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
Yes
Online Support
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
No
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
Yes
Vendor Details
Company Name
LightCater
Country
Canada
Website
www.lightcater.com
Vendor Details
Company Name
Newhotel Software
Founded
1985
Country
Portugal
Website
www.newhotel.com/en/Main/Prime-Suite/Food-Beverage.aspx
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
Product Features
Catering
Banquet Management
Yes
Billing & Invoicing
No
Booking Management
No
Calendar Management
No
Contract Management
No
Costing
No
Customer Database
No
Event Management
No
Facility Management
No
Inventory Management
Yes
Kitchen / Menu Management
Yes
Order Management
No
Quote Management
No
Recipe Management
Yes
Waitstaff Management
No
Food Service Management
Costing
No
For Cafeterias
Yes
For Healthcare Facilities
Yes
Free / Reduced Meals
No
Inventory Management
Yes
Menu Planning
Yes
Nutritional Analysis
No
Online Payments / Funding
No
Point of Sale (POS)
Yes
Purchasing
No
Recipe Management
Yes
Schools
No
Tray Tracking
No
Inventory Control
Allocation
No
Barcoding
No
Cost Tracking
Yes
Forecasting
Yes
Item Management
Yes
Order Management
Yes
Procurement Management
No
Reorder Management
No
SKU / UPC Codes
No
Serial Number Tracking
No
Supplier Management
No