What you can do today
StockRoom today, used for caterers
Count
Count the kitchen, the van and the hire store before and after each event so equipment and ingredients come back.
Receive
Take supplier deliveries in and record what turned up.
Move
Move stock from the store to the van, so each place shows what it holds.
Buy
See what is left after the event and what is under its minimum.
What is hard about stock for caterers
A caterer quoting events by headcount from a menu of dishes.
- Quotes take an evening and miss costs
- Ingredient lists are rebuilt by hand for each event
- Deposits and final numbers are chased by email
A week with it
A week of stock for caterers
Before the event
Move what goes in the van from the store.
After the event
Count what came back and what is left.
End of the week
See what is under its minimum for the next bookings.
Not in StockRoom yet, for caterers
- Headcount quote builder
- Event calendar
- E-signature acceptance
What software for caterers costs
Of the 5 we could price for caterers: 5 with no currency named. StockRoom is free to 50 products.
| Company | Lowest paid plan | Per | Free or trial | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Party Planner | $119 a month (currency not named) | per month, 1 user included | 13 Oct 2026 | |
| Tripleseat | $375 a month (currency not named) | per venue | 13 Oct 2026 | |
| Caterease | $99 a month (currency not named) | per month, billed yearly | 27 Sep 2026 | |
| Better Cater | $83 a month (currency not named) | per month, billed yearly | 30 day free trial | 27 Sep 2026 |
| CaterZen | $179 a month (currency not named) | per month, unlimited users and orders | free trial, no card needed | 27 Sep 2026 |
Each price is from the company's own pricing page on the date shown, in its own currency. Prices can differ by country. StockRoom: Free to 50 products, then A$9, A$44 or A$89 a month. Prices in Australian dollars. Every plan includes the whole team.
The full guide, with what to know about each price: catering software cost.
Questions
About software for caterers
How much does catering software cost?
Among the 5 we read: none names a currency. We do not convert currencies. StockRoom is free to 50 products and then A$9 to A$89 a month.
Do I pay for each person?
Not with StockRoom: every plan includes the whole team. Total Party Planner, Caterease and Better Cater charge per user, or for extra users, on at least one plan.
Can it quote an event by headcount?
No. A quote builder that prices a menu by headcount is not built. Today StockRoom handles the stock behind the event.
Can it track hire gear?
You can count and move equipment as stock. Hire by date with deposits is not built.
Can several staff use it at once?
Yes, each on their own phone, with the whole team on every plan. What you record syncs between phones.