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Head-to-head · Event Catering Software

Curate vs Prep Station

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Curate #1 in Event Catering Software 9.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 6 features Visit Curate
Prep Station #5 in Event Catering Software 8.8/10 Paid ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Prep Station

Curate leads on 0 checks, Prep Station on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCurate · 9.4/10
  • Most featuresPrep Station · 6 of 6

Curate scores higher on our rubric for event catering software: 9.4 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.

Curate is the better fit for teams wanting a modern end-to-end event workflow. Prep Station is the better fit for operations-heavy caterers needing kitchen and delivery tools.

  • Curate fits best

    Teams wanting a modern end-to-end event workflow

  • Prep Station fits best

    Operations-heavy caterers needing kitchen and delivery tools

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Side by side

Feature Curate 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Prep Station 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.8
Ranking #1 in Event Catering Software #5 in Event Catering Software
Best for Teams wanting a modern end-to-end event workflow Operations-heavy caterers needing kitchen and delivery tools
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — $790/yr
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Live chat, Email, Docs Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations 6 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market
Features Curate 3/6 · Prep Station 6/6
Proposal builder ✓ ✓
Menu management ✓ ✓
Recipe management Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Staff scheduling ✓ ✓
Order workflows Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Event execution tools Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Our review
Pros
  • Covers proposals, contracts, menus, orders, production, staffing, and payments
  • Combines customer portals with detailed production and event logistics tools
  • Supports web, iOS, Android, API, AI, and six listed integrations
  • Connects recipe costing, menus, orders, production, and purchasing
  • Supports BEOs, staffing, time clocks, dispatch, and event execution
  • Includes storefronts, customer payments, AI assistance, and API access
Cons
  • Plan amounts require contacting Curate
  • Basic is available as an annual subscription
  • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of narrow scheduling workflows
  • No free plan is available
  • Operations features require the $249 monthly plan
  • Listed integrations are Stripe and DoorDash Drive
Our verdict

Curate is an event management platform for caterers and other event businesses. It brings inquiry and contact management, proposal building, electronic contracts, payment collection, menus, recipes, orders, timelines, production documents,…

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Prep Station is operations software for caterers and foodservice teams managing the path from recipe to event execution. It brings together recipe costing based on yields and vendor prices, menu management, sales orders, quotes, online…

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  1. CurateEvent Catering Software 9.4Pricing on request
  2. Prep StationEvent Catering Software 8.8Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Curate — where it wins

    • Covers proposals, contracts, menus, orders, production, staffing, and payments
    • Combines customer portals with detailed production and event logistics tools
    • Supports web, iOS, Android, API, AI, and six listed integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Plan amounts require contacting Curate
    • Basic is available as an annual subscription
    • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of narrow scheduling workflows

  • Prep Station — where it wins

    • Connects recipe costing, menus, orders, production, and purchasing
    • Supports BEOs, staffing, time clocks, dispatch, and event execution
    • Includes storefronts, customer payments, AI assistance, and API access

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Operations features require the $249 monthly plan
    • Listed integrations are Stripe and DoorDash Drive

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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