The Catering Journal

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Practical guides, technology insights, operational resources, and real-world lessons for modern catering teams.

The Catering Journal

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Technology

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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Operations

A catering packing checklist and load sheet on a clipboard beside stacked chafers and packed crates

Operations6 min read

The Perfect Catering Packing List

The system that means you never arrive at a venue missing a chafer, a serving spoon, or the one extension cord that saves the night.

Operations

A well laid catering buffet line with labeled dishes and stacked plates seen from the guest approach

Operations6 min read

Designing a Buffet That Doesn't Back Up

A slow buffet line isn't a food problem, it's a layout problem. Here's how to design one that clears the room and keeps guests happy.

Operations

Catering servers and a captain plating and setting tables before service

Operations7 min read

How Many Catering Staff Do You Really Need?

Staffing isn't one ratio. It's six roles, each responding to the service style, the bar, the rentals, and the room. Here's how the pros plan it.

Operations

Event linen fabric samples and tablecloth sizing sketch for choosing tablecloth size and drop

Operations10 min read

Tablecloth Sizes for Events: A Sizing Guide for Caterers

How to calculate tablecloth size and drop for round, rectangular, square, and cocktail tables, plus a quick-reference chart and the mistakes that cost you in the warehouse.

Operations

A venue walkthrough notes page on a clipboard with a hand-drawn floor plan, measuring tape, brass pen, and site photos

Operations9 min read

The Art of the Venue Walkthrough

A great catering walkthrough isn't about measuring doorways. It's the one moment operations, sales, the venue, and the client can stand in the same space and imagine the event together.

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