Garden Fresh Catering
From Spreadsheets to Profitability
Profit Margin Increase
Waste Events
Faster Quotes
About Garden Fresh
Garden Fresh Catering, founded in 2019, specializes in farm-to-table catering with a focus on sustainability and local sourcing. Based in Austin, Texas, they serve weddings, corporate events, and private parties with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients.
Despite their commitment to quality and sustainability, Garden Fresh struggled with profitability. Manual inventory tracking led to waste, and pricing inconsistencies hurt their margins. They needed a system that could help them maintain their values while running a profitable business.
The Challenge
Profitability Struggles
Garden Fresh's commitment to quality and sustainability was strong, but their operational inefficiencies were eating into profits. They were losing money on events due to poor inventory planning and inconsistent pricing.
- High food waste from over-ordering perishable ingredients
- Pricing inconsistencies led to undercharging on some events
- No profit visibility until after events were completed
- Manual cost calculations were time-consuming and error-prone
The Solution
Data-Driven Operations
Garden Fresh implemented CaterOne's Operations plan in 2023. The platform's inventory tracking, cost management, and profit analysis features transformed how they planned and priced events.
Precise Inventory Planning
Track exact quantities needed per event. Eliminate over-ordering and reduce waste to near zero.
Cost & Profit Tracking
Set cost per unit and selling price for accurate profit calculations. Know margins before events.
Financial Dashboard
Real-time visibility into costs, revenue, and profit margins. Make data-driven pricing decisions.
The Results
Quantifiable Impact
From 12% to 15% average profit margin. Better pricing and cost control improved profitability significantly.
Precise inventory planning eliminated waste. Every event now uses exactly what's needed.
Automated cost calculations reduced quote time from 90 minutes to 35 minutes.
Operational Improvements
Zero Waste Events
Precise planning eliminated food waste completely
Consistent Pricing
Standardized pricing ensures profitability on every event
Profit Visibility
Know profit margins before accepting events
"CaterOne helped us maintain our commitment to sustainability while finally running a profitable business. We eliminated waste completely and increased our profit margins by 25%. The financial visibility alone was worth it."
Maria Santos
Founder & Head Chef, Garden Fresh Catering
CaterOne in Action
Precise Inventory Planning
Real-Time Profit Tracking
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