The Workbench
Interactive Planning Tools
Professional calculators, planners, and operational resources designed specifically for caterers and hospitality teams.
Organized the way you actually plan an event, top to bottom. Start wherever you need to, or follow the flow.
Step 1
Discover the Event
Get clear on what you're planning before you estimate a single quantity.
Client Discovery Question Generator
Know what to ask next. Build an event-specific discovery guide before the call.
Open tool →Event Packet
Assemble every event detail in one organized packet.
Step 2
Plan the Food & Beverage
The biggest phase, dial in every quantity, from the candy table to the ice.
Beverage Planner
Plan every drink for the event, alcoholic and not, with a service checklist.
Open tool →Hors d'Oeuvres Quantity Calculator
Plan passed and station hors d'oeuvres, the right way, separately.
Open tool →Grazing Table Planner
Plan quantities, assortment, display size, and replenishment for a grazing table.
Open tool →Ice Calculator
Estimate beverage, cooling, and backup ice for any event.
Open tool →Guest Meal Planner
Turn guest entrée selections and dietary notes into clean kitchen and captain service reports.
Open tool →Step 3
Plan the Venue
Map the space, its power, its setup, its flow, and what you'll bring in.
Buffet Flow Planner
Design a buffet layout that clears the room without backing up.
Open tool →Tablecloth Size Calculator
Find the right linen size for any table shape and drop, plus the standard size to order.
Open tool →Delivery Fee Calculator
Price delivery fairly by distance, order size, and staffing.
Open tool →Venue Walkthrough
A guided walkthrough tool, in development. Read the guide meanwhile.
Rental Quantity Planner
Size tables, chairs, china, and glassware to your guest count.
Step 4
Build the Team
Right-size the crew for the service style and the room.
Step 5
After the Event
Close the loop, and make the next event even better.
Event Debrief Generator
Turn every event into a structured lesson for the next one. In development.