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Head-to-head · Event Catering Software

CaterZen vs Pro-cess

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score CaterZen #6 in Event Catering Software 8.7/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 6 features Visit CaterZen
Pro-cess #8 in Event Catering Software 8.5/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Pro-cess

CaterZen leads on 0 checks, Pro-cess on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCaterZen · 8.7/10
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresPro-cess · 5 of 6

CaterZen scores higher on our rubric for event catering software: 8.7 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

CaterZen is the better fit for established caterers needing sales-to-delivery management. Pro-cess is the better fit for small teams wanting affordable booking workflows.

  • CaterZen fits best

    Established caterers needing sales-to-delivery management

  • Pro-cess fits best

    Small teams wanting affordable booking workflows

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Side by side

Feature CaterZen 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Pro-cess 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.5
Ranking #6 in Event Catering Software #8 in Event Catering Software
Best for Established caterers needing sales-to-delivery management Small teams wanting affordable booking workflows
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $179/mo £300/yr
Free plan — —
Free trial 30 days 14 days
Free trial length 30 days · no card needed 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs Email
Compliance 2FA GDPR, PCI DSS, 2FA
Integrations 10 integrations 8 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features CaterZen 3/6 · Pro-cess 5/6
Proposal builder ✓ ✓
Menu management ✓ ✓
Recipe management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Staff scheduling ✓ ✓
Order workflows Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Event execution tools Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Our review
Pros
  • Connects CRM, proposals, contracts, menus, orders, BEOs, and payments
  • Supports delivery routing, kitchen production, and load-out reporting
  • Offers unlimited users, transactions, menus/items, and orders/events on Pro
  • Covers enquiries, quotes, payments, rotas, supplies and invoicing
  • Starter includes online booking, PDF generation and direct debit payments
  • Integrates with Stripe, Xero, QuickBooks, Google Calendar and Twilio
Cons
  • Starts at $179 per month with no free plan
  • Enterprise pricing is tailored rather than publicly listed
  • Available as a web platform rather than a native desktop or mobile app
  • Advanced tools such as route optimisation start at the Professional tier
  • API access, customer portals and custom domains require Business
  • The Enterprise plan does not publish a price
Our verdict

CaterZen is web-based software for restaurants, caterers, and event-space operators managing catering sales and delivery operations. It brings customer and prospect management, quotes, proposals, electronic contracts, menus, orders, online…

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Pro-cess is cloud-based business management software for UK events and catering operators, including corporate caterers, wedding businesses, private dining companies and mobile bars. Its workflow spans enquiry-to-booking, menu and package…

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  1. CaterZenEvent Catering Software 8.730-day trial
  2. Pro-cessEvent Catering Software 8.514-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • CaterZen — where it wins

    • Connects CRM, proposals, contracts, menus, orders, BEOs, and payments
    • Supports delivery routing, kitchen production, and load-out reporting
    • Offers unlimited users, transactions, menus/items, and orders/events on Pro

    Where it doesn't

    • Starts at $179 per month with no free plan
    • Enterprise pricing is tailored rather than publicly listed
    • Available as a web platform rather than a native desktop or mobile app

  • Pro-cess — where it wins

    • Covers enquiries, quotes, payments, rotas, supplies and invoicing
    • Starter includes online booking, PDF generation and direct debit payments
    • Integrates with Stripe, Xero, QuickBooks, Google Calendar and Twilio

    Where it doesn't

    • Advanced tools such as route optimisation start at the Professional tier
    • API access, customer portals and custom domains require Business
    • The Enterprise plan does not publish a price
  • CaterZen8.7/10 · 30-day trial

    A broad catering operations suite for established teams, with a $179 monthly entry price.

    Visit CaterZenFull verdict →
  • Pro-cess8.5/10 · 14-day trial

    A broad catering operations platform with affordable entry pricing and higher-tier workflow tools.

    Visit Pro-cessFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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