Mobile Catering Management Platform for Event Caterers | Flashquotes
All-in-one mobile catering management platform for quoting, booking, invoicing, and CRM. Flashquotes helps catering businesses automate bookings, payments, and operations.
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Mobile Catering Management Platform Built for Event Caterers – Flashquotes
Running a mobile catering business means managing menus, headcounts, logistics, staff, equipment, and a packed event calendar — usually all at once.
**Flashquotes **gives you everything you need to manage your catering operation in one place: client management, quoting, booking & scheduling, payments, operations, and automation built for mobile event businesses.
No credit card required · Free forever plan · 15-minute setup
Everything You Need to Run Your Mobile Catering Business
Flashquotes is a **quoting/proposals, booking, invoicing, and CRM platform **designed for mobile event operators — including caterers, food trucks, and pop-up concepts.
Your business runs through four main areas:
- **Leads **– capture and track every catering inquiry
- Bookings & Events – see what’s confirmed, pending, and upcoming
- **Calendar **– real-time availability across your dates and crews
- Automations – forms and workflows that work while you’re in service
Client Management & CRM for Catering Leads
Never lose a catering inquiry in your inbox again.
With CRM & lead management, you can:
- Track every inquiry, follow-up, and conversation
- See each lead’s status: new, quoted, booked, lost
- Filter by event type (wedding, corporate, private party, festival, recurring contract)
You’ll know which channels (website, planners, social, referrals) are actually driving booked catering events.
Instant Quoting for Catering Packages & Menus
Catering quotes can be complicated:
Per-person pricing, minimums, menu tiers, dietary options, staff, rentals, travel, and service charges.
Flashquotes is built to handle this complexity with instant quoting:
- Configure services (buffet, plated, family-style, grazing tables, food truck packages, canapés, etc.)
- Add extras: desserts, bar service, rentals, additional staff, extended hours
- Auto-calculate pricing by guest count, menu, duration, and location
- Generate professional quotes in seconds
Instead of delaying responses, you send a polished quote quickly — and win more events.
Booking & Scheduling for Busy Catering Calendars
Avoid double-booking your kitchen, trucks, or crews.
With booking & scheduling:
- Clients are booked into real-time availability
- Confirmed events automatically reserve date, time, and key resources
- Your Calendar, Bookings, and **Events **stay in sync
- You can see exactly who and what is assigned to each event
You’ll always know where your team and equipment need to be — and when.
Payments & Financials for Mobile Catering
Payment Processing
Get paid on time for every event:
Accept cards, ACH, and mobile payments
Collect deposits automatically at booking
Offer payment schedules for larger or multi-day events
No more manually chasing deposits or balances — the system handles it.
Invoicing
Turn approved quotes into invoices automatically:
- Invoices are generated directly from your quote
- Automatic payment reminders go out on schedule
- You can clearly see paid, outstanding, and overdue invoices
Finance is handled under Invoices, Payments, Payouts, Sales Tax, QuickBooks.
Financial Reporting
Make decisions with real numbers, not guesses:
- See revenue by service or menu type
- Break down income by event type (wedding, corporate, private, recurring contracts)
- Track seasonality and trends to plan staffing and inventory
You’ll know which services and seasons drive the most profit.
Automation & Growth for Catering Businesses
Follow-Up Workflows
Many catering businesses lose leads simply because follow-up is delayed.
With follow-up workflows, Flashquotes can:
- Auto-respond to new inquiries with a branded, helpful reply
- Send reminder emails to clients who haven’t yet accepted their quote
- Re-engage past clients with new menus, seasonal offers, or open dates
Once your **Forms **and **Workflows **are built in Automations, Flashquotes handles routine communication around the clock.
Integrations That Connect Your Systems
Flashquotes integrates with key tools in your stack:
Google Calendar – sync events and availability
**Gmail **– send and track client communications
**QuickBooks **– accounting sync (Pro plan)
**Zapier **– connect to marketing, CRM, and internal systems
On the **Plus **and **Pro **plans, integrations turn Flashquotes into the hub of your catering operations.
Marketing Tools to Measure What Works
Spend smarter on marketing instead of just spending more.
With built-in marketing tools, you can:
- Track where leads come from (website, Instagram, planners, directories, ads)
- Measure conversion rates at each stage of the funnel
- Focus on the channels that bring the most profitable catering events
Your growth strategy becomes data-driven.
Operations for Mobile Catering Fleets & Teams
As you add more vehicles, satellite kitchens, or teams, operations complexity grows. Flashquotes is built to keep things organized.
Resource Management
Under Operations → Resources, you can:
- Track equipment (ovens, warmers, chafers, serving ware, vehicles, tents, etc.)
- See what’s booked, available, or in maintenance
- Assign the right resources to the right events
Staff Scheduling
Under Staff, you can:
- Assign chefs, cooks, servers, dishwashers, and drivers to events
- Track availability, roles, and certifications (food safety, alcohol service, etc.)
- Give staff event briefs so everyone knows the menu, timing, and setup plan
Day-Of Execution
Arrive at every catering event prepared and aligned:
- Auto-generated packing lists (menu items, equipment, serving ware, decor)
- Setup timelines based on event start times
- Event runsheets outlining service times and special requirements
Your team spends less time scrambling and more time serving.
Community, Learning & Real-World Proof
You’re not just buying software — you’re joining a network of mobile event businesses.
Podcast
Hear from operators in mobile events — including those running coffee carts, mobile bars, catering concepts, and more — sharing what actually works.
Resource Library
Access guides, templates, and playbooks on pricing, marketing, and scaling your mobile catering operation.
Private Community
Connect with hundreds of mobile event business owners in a private Skool community. Share ideas, troubleshoot, and ask for feedback.
Customer Stories
Flashquotes transformed our operations and helped us grow at an even faster pace. I cannot imagine life without it.
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— Michael Craig, Creature Coffee
Mobile event operators like Creature Coffee use Flashquotes to streamline operations and accelerate growth — the same principles apply to catering.
How It Works – From Catering Inquiry to Booked Event
1. Sign Up for Free
Create your Flashquotes account in minutes with no credit card required.
2. Share Your Lead Intake Form
Embed your Flashquotes lead form on your website or share it directly with prospects and planners to collect catering inquiries on autopilot.
3. Start Booking More Catering Events
Flashquotes auto-builds quotes using your menus and pricing. You send them quickly, clients approve, sign, and pay — all in one flow.
Start for Free →
Send your first quote in about 15 minutes
Pricing – Simple Plans for Mobile Catering Businesses
Free Forever – Perfect for Starting or Testing
$0 / month
- High-converting lead intake forms
- Instant booking forms
- Real-time calendar availability
- Auto-drafted price quotes
- Instantly generated invoices
- Smart event briefs
Plus – For Growing Catering Operations
$39 / month
- Everything in Free, plus:
- Seamless Gmail integration
- Automated Google Calendar sync
- Dynamic checklist templates
Pro – For Advanced, Multi-Unit Catering Teams
$82 / month
- Everything in Plus, plus:
- Lightning-fast instant quoting
- Automated QuickBooks sync
- Powerful Zapier integration
- White-label branding
- VIP priority support
Join 600+ businesses booking more events with Flashquotes.
Mobile caterers, coffee carts, and mobile bars use Flashquotes to run smoother operations.
FAQ – Mobile Catering Management Platform & Flashquotes
Is Flashquotes good for mobile catering businesses?
Yes. Flashquotes is built specifically for mobile event businesses and works extremely well for catering teams that need to manage leads, quotes, bookings, payments, staff, and resources.
Can it handle complex catering menus and per-person pricing?
Absolutely. You can configure per-person pricing, minimums, service tiers, add-ons, and custom menus, and let Flashquotes calculate totals automatically.
Will it help prevent double-booking my catering team or vehicles?
Yes. With bookings, events, and calendar availability synced, Flashquotes helps you avoid double-booking kitchens, vehicles, or crews.
Does Flashquotes offer a free plan for catering businesses?
Yes. The Free Forever plan lets you start without any cost; you can upgrade to Plus or Pro as your catering operation grows.
Can I accept deposits and final payments through Flashquotes?
Yes. You can accept card and ACH payments, collect deposits automatically at booking, and send automated payment reminders.
How fast can I get set up?
Most catering businesses can configure services and send their first quote within about 15 minutes of signing up.
Ready to Upgrade Your Mobile Catering Operations?
Trade scattered tools and manual follow-up for one platform that does it all.
Flashquotes is the mobile catering management platform designed to help you book more events, manage operations, and grow with confidence.
No credit card required · Free forever plan · Built for mobile event businesses
About Flashquotes
Flashquotes is an all-in-one quoting and booking platform built for mobile catering businesses that need speed, organization, and simplicity. Create polished quotes in minutes, manage clients with ease, and streamline your entire booking workflow — all within a clean, intuitive system trusted by more than 2,000 event and catering professionals worldwide.
Website: https://flashquotes.com
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Written by the Flashquotes Content Team — specialists in event software and mobile catering management workflows. Reviewed by the Flashquotes Product Team for accuracy.
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Resources for catering businesses:
https://flashquotes.com/blog/catering-quote-template-instant-booking