Catering Answering Service
Catering calls go to whoever picks up first. Jodie answers your phone while you're prepping, cooking, or working an event, so every inquiry gets through.
Trusted by 1,600+ US service businesses
The problem
You can't answer the phone when you're plating 200 appetizers
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 rehearsal dinner is calling now. She is not leaving a voicemail. She is calling the next caterer on her list from The Knot.
- 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 $2,000+ in revenue
65%
of callers looking for a caterer won't leave a voicemail
3-5
catering bookings lost per month to missed calls
$2,000+
average value of each catering booking
How Caterers Use Jodie
New Client: Wedding Reception
The situation: A couple found you on WeddingWire and want to discuss menus for a 150-guest reception. They need options for vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free guests, plus a tasting before they commit.
Jodie handles it: Jodie picks up, asks about the wedding date, venue, guest count, dietary restrictions, 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 backyard BBQ for 80 guests, managing the smoker, checking the buffet line, and coordinating servers, when your phone buzzes with a new inquiry.
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 wraps up. The lead is in your inbox when you're loading the truck.
Corporate Holiday Party
The situation: An office manager needs to book catering for a company holiday party with 75 staff. She has a per-head budget, a list of dietary restrictions, and needs it locked in within 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 move fast and Jodie makes sure they are captured.
Evening Inquiry: Celebration of Life
The situation: A woman calls in the evening to organize catering for her father's celebration of life. She needs a respectful spread with appetizers and light fare for around 50 people in four days.
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, rehearsal dinner, corporate holiday party, BBQ catering, or celebration of life — Jodie picks up right away and gets the details.
Event Details Captured
Jodie asks about the event date, type, guest count, dietary restrictions, 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 service 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 right away.
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The next big booking is one missed call away.
Let Jodie take your calls while you're in the kitchen.
First 7 days free, then pricing from $49/month