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The Catering Journal

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A Shopify for Catering Delivery checklist on a brass-clipped board, listing delivery date, requested time, ordering deadlines, available days, capacity limits, and pickup or delivery options

Technology15 min read

Why We Recommend Shopify for Catering Delivery

Shopify already solves the hard parts of e-commerce. The real work is adapting it to how catering actually operates, delivery dates, ordering cutoffs, and capacity. Here's how we'd approach it.

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Buffets

An open recipe and production guide, a banquet event order, and a floor plan on a warm desk

Buffets7 min read

How Much Food for 50 Guests

A caterer's portioning framework that scales cleanly to any headcount, with math you can hand straight to the kitchen.

Buffets

A styled catering grazing table with cheeses, charcuterie, fruit, crackers, and accompaniments on a linen-draped display

Buffets9 min read

How to Plan a Grazing Table: Quantities, Variety & Seasonal Ideas

How caterers plan a grazing table that balances quantity, variety, display space, and replenishment, without overproducing.

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