Catering Telephone Answering Service
Catering calls go to whoever picks up first. Jodie answers your phone while you're prepping, cooking, or running an event, so every enquiry gets through.
Trusted by 1,600+ Irish service businesses
The problem
You can't answer the phone when you're plating 200 canapes
When you're in the kitchen prepping for tomorrow's event, plating food at a venue, or directing your team on-site, you cannot stop to answer a call. But the bride who wants you to cater her wedding is calling now. She is not leaving a voicemail. She is calling the next caterer on the list.
- 65% of people looking for a caterer won't leave a voicemail
- Clients planning events call 2-3 caterers and book whoever answers first
- That adds up to 3-5 lost bookings per month
- An average catering booking is worth €1,500+ in revenue
65%
of callers looking for a caterer won't leave a voicemail
3-5
catering bookings lost per month to missed calls
€1,500+
average value of each catering booking
How Caterers Use Jodie
New Client: Wedding Reception
The situation: A couple are planning their wedding and want to discuss menus for 120 guests. They have dietary requirements including vegan, gluten-free, and halal options.
Jodie handles it: Jodie picks up, asks about the wedding date, venue, guest count, dietary requirements, and their budget range. You get a text with a complete brief to prepare a proposal.
On-Site at an Event
The situation: You're on-site at a garden party, directing your team, checking the buffet, and managing timings, when your phone buzzes with a new enquiry.
Jodie handles it: Jodie answers, takes the caller's name and event details, and lets them know you will call back once your current event is finished. The lead is in your inbox when you're packing up.
Corporate Booking
The situation: An office manager needs to book catering for a corporate away day with 50 staff. She has a budget, a list of dietary requirements, and needs it within two weeks.
Jodie handles it: Jodie takes all the details: date, location, headcount, dietary needs, and budget. She lets the office manager know you will call back with menu options. Corporate leads are time-sensitive and Jodie makes sure they are captured.
Evening Enquiry: Funeral Wake
The situation: A woman calls in the evening to arrange catering for her mother's funeral wake. She needs a simple but respectful spread for around 40 people in three days' time.
Jodie handles it: Jodie handles the call with sensitivity, takes the date, venue, guest count, and any preferences. She lets the caller know you will be in touch first thing in the morning. You get the message with everything you need to help.
That wedding booking is calling. Who is picking up?
Set up Jodie in under 2 minutes. She handles your calls while you handle the food.
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Built for Caterers
Everything you need to stop missing bookings and grow your catering business.
Never Miss a Booking
Wedding reception, hog roast, corporate lunch, or private party — Jodie picks up straight away and gets the details.
Event Details Captured
Jodie asks about the event date, type, guest count, dietary requirements, budget, and venue. You get a complete brief before you call back.
Sounds Like Your Business
Callers think they're speaking to your office. Jodie knows your menus, your service styles, and your coverage area.
On Your Terms
Forward calls when you're in the kitchen, at events, or done for the day. Switch it off whenever you want to answer yourself.
Live in Minutes
No tech skills needed. Set up call forwarding on your business phone and Jodie starts answering your catering calls straight away.
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Let Jodie take your calls while you're in the kitchen.
First 7 days free, then pricing from €49/month