Catering 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+ New Zealand service businesses
The problem
You can't answer the phone when you're setting up a spit roast for 150 guests
When you're in the kitchen prepping finger food for tomorrow's morning tea, turning the spit at a venue, or building a platter spread under the marquee, you cannot stop to answer a call. But the couple who want you to cater their wedding is calling now. They are not leaving a voicemail. They are calling the next caterer on their 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 NZ$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
NZ$1,500+
average value of each catering booking
How Caterers Use Jodie
New Client: Wedding Reception
The situation: A couple are planning their summer wedding in January and want to discuss menus for 100 guests. They are thinking canapes and a spit roast, with options for vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free guests.
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 an outdoor birthday party under the marquee, managing the spit roast, laying out platters, and coordinating with the venue, when your mobile 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 Afternoon Tea
The situation: An office manager needs to organise afternoon tea for an end-of-year function with 40 staff. She has a per-head budget, a list of dietary requirements, and needs it sorted by the end of the week.
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: Wake
The situation: A woman calls in the evening to organise catering for her father's tangi. She needs a respectful spread — sandwiches, finger food, and baking for around 60 people over two days.
Jodie handles it: Jodie handles the call with sensitivity, takes the dates, 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, corporate morning tea, spit roast, finger food spread, or wake — 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 mobile 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 NZ$99/month