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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 

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Integrations

Cloudbeds Yes 
Mews Yes 

Integrations

Cloudbeds No 
Mews No 

Pricing Details

$39/month
-Basic $39/month
·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 

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