Catering Quoting & Job Management Software | QuoteLock
Job management for catering companies

Quote, book and invoice every catering event in one place

From weddings to corporate lunches, build a clear per-head quote, take a deposit to lock in the date, confirm the booking, schedule the event and invoice the balance afterwards — one place for the whole event, not five apps.

Set up in minutes · No card required · Quote, book, schedule & invoice in one place

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Quote Q-2210
Wedding catering — 90 guests
For Aoife & Conor
Total
£8,640.00
DescriptionQtyAmount
3-course wedding menu (£58/head)90£5,220.00
Canapés on arrival (£9/head)90£810.00
Waiting & bar staff6£720.00
Crockery, glassware & linen hire1£450.00
Subtotal£7,200.00
VAT 20%£1,440.00
Total£8,640.00
Deposit to book£2,160.00
QuoteSentViewedAcceptedBookedInvoiced

Catering is event-driven: quotes hinge on head count and menu choices, and a deposit secures the date. QuoteLock lets caterers present menus and staffing professionally, take deposits to protect bookings, keep the event calendar straight and invoice the balance without the late-night admin.

The problem

The daily grind for catering companies

Writing up event quotes late at night after a full day of service
Wedding and party enquiries going cold with no follow-up
Per-head pricing and menu options hard to lay out clearly
Dates double-booked or deposits agreed only over the phone
Chasing the final balance after the event is over

Built for the work you actually do

From quick call-outs to bigger jobs — QuoteLock handles the way catering companies really work.

Weddings & receptions
Corporate events & working lunches
Private parties & celebrations
Buffets & canapé receptions
Hog roasts & BBQs
Office & contract catering
The workflow

One job, from quote to invoice

Here's how a typical catering company job flows through QuoteLock — no copying between apps.

1

Build a per-head quote with menu options, staffing and hire.

2

Add a deposit to secure the date with your own payment link.

3

Send a branded quote by link and see when it's opened.

4

Let automatic follow-ups chase warm enquiries for you.

5

Confirm the booking and schedule the event with reminders.

6

Invoice the balance in one tap once the event's done.

Quote
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Invoiced

What matters most for catering companies

The tools you'll reach for every day — in the order that fits how you work.

Your logo & branding

Add your logo, colours and tagline so every quote and invoice looks unmistakably yours.

Take a deposit

Add a deposit to any quote and paste your own payment link, so funds go straight to you.

Take booking requests

When a customer accepts, they request a slot — so you fill your diary without the phone tag.

Schedule the work

Drop approved jobs on your calendar, assign your team and see the week ahead at a glance.

Automatic follow-ups

Polite reminders chase quietly for you, so quotes don't go cold and no job slips through.

Invoice in one tap

Turn a completed job into a professional invoice instantly — no retyping, get paid faster.

No surprises

See exactly what your customer receives

Your customer opens one clean, branded page — no login, no app. They can accept, pay a deposit, ask a question or decline in a tap.

  • A professional, branded quote with your logo and colours
  • Clear line items, tax and any deposit — nothing hidden
  • Accept, ask a question or decline online in one tap
  • A copy they can download as a PDF for their records
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Your Business Name
Quote Q-2210
Total
£8,640.00
Wedding catering — 90 guests
Prepared for Aoife & Conor
3-course wedding menu (£58/head)£5,220.00
Canapés on arrival (£9/head)£810.00
Waiting & bar staff£720.00
Crockery, glassware & linen hire£450.00
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Catering Companies FAQs

Yes. Add per-head menu lines with a guest count, plus staffing and hire, so clients see a clear, professional breakdown of the whole event.

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