Contract Catering POS Software
For central caterers, a robust Point of Sale (POS) system can significantly streamline operations and improve efficiency. Here are some key features and ideas for a POS system specifically tailored to central catering services:
Key Features for Central Caterers’ POS System:
Centralised Order Management
Description: The POS should centralise orders from multiple clients, events, or locations. This enables easy tracking and coordination of multiple catering assignments.
Benefit: Streamlines order processing and ensures timely preparation and delivery.
Menu Customisation
Description: Allow for flexible menu options with the ability to customize per client or event. For example, menus for corporate events, weddings, or private parties can vary, and this customization should be easily managed.
Benefit: Offers flexibility in catering services, ensuring client satisfaction by tailoring offerings.
Integrated Inventory Management
Description: Inventory tracking and monitors stock levels based on stock levels & sales trends. This prevents over- or under-ordering of ingredients and can automate reordering when stock is low.
Benefit: Ensures that necessary ingredients and supplies are always available without excess waste.
Event-Based Reporting
Description: Provide detailed reports that are location specific, allowing catering managers to analyse profits, costs, and resources used for each event.
Benefit: Improves profitability analysis and future planning for similar events.
Multiple Payment Options
Description: Support multiple payment methods
Benefit: Increases convenience for clients, ensuring easy payment processing for large and small orders alike.
Recipe and Portion Control
Description: Built-in recipe management and portion control tools to ensure consistent quality across all orders and events.
Benefit: Guarantees that food quantities are properly calculated for events, reducing waste and maintaining consistency.
Allergen Control
Description: Track ingredient & recipes.
Benefit: During service operation enquire on allergen content of any saleable item, based on ingredient information.
Why It Works for Central Caterers:
A POS system with these features will streamline the end-to-end catering process—from taking client orders to managing inventory, coordinating deliveries, and handling payments. It empowers catering businesses to efficiently handle high volumes, ensuring that clients receive top-quality service with minimal operational headaches.
Samtouch POS Software
Use this brief guide to help you find the right kind of software for your business
Samtouch PC POS Software
Whichever point of sale hardware you choose the point of service software must meet with your business requirements. Because we develop hospitality software from the perspective of the bar / nightclub owner, best practice operations are a key remit of our development programme.
Our POS solution is rigorously tested on all Sam4s hardware so you can rest assured of reliability and compatibility.
Optimum performance is gained from your point of sale solution when you choose to use Sam4s point of sale hardware along with our very own in-house software solution Samtouch and Samtouch Office.
Samtouch Office Cloud Back Office
With Samtouch Office, business intelligence is at your finger tips with up to the minute sales performance indicators & stock inventory notifications right upfront on your dashboard.
Before buying online why not give us a call to arrange a no obligation demo on 01924 438238 or contact sales@samtouch.co.uk
Just some of the key features available as standard for Samtouch
Floating Operators & Tabs
With Samtouch any operator can start a 'Sale/Tab' on one terminal and add to or finalise the sale on another terminal.
Gratuity Records
Samtouch can produce reports in relation to the amount of tips or gratuities taken per staff member
Table Service
Utilising "OrderPad" at the table, speeds up service and dramatically reduces wrong orders.
Customer Loyalty
Loyalty cards can be issued to customers to earn points and redeem special offers or membership discount.
Promotions
Promotions can be actively monitored, allowing management to easily adapt promotions for maximum benefit.
Caller ID
Caller ID connects your POS to your phone system so the caller can be identified before you pick up the call.
Food Allergens
As a food business, you must follow the allergen information rules set in EU Food Information (EU FIC).
Price Levels
Samtouch offers up to 6 different price levels per product. These can be used in many different scenarios.
Digital Receipts
Captcha customer email addresses at the point of sale by offering to send their receipt to their email address.
Sam4s POS Hardware
Use this guide to help you find the right kind of hardware for your business
Sam4s’s range of PC-POS touch screens are available in many design configurations and are extremely durable in most environments including withstanding water contact, dust and grease. Incorporating the latest Intel processors combines speed and efficiency along with quiet operation making them the most cost effective and quietest PC POS terminals.
Choose from either a traditional stand or a wall and pole mount option for limited space environments providing greater flexibility. A reliable and accessible system the Sam4s PC POS terminals have many added benefits making it excellent value for money and a great investment as your POS equipment.
Before buying online why not give us a call to arrange a no obligation demo on 01924 438238 or contact sales@samtouch.co.uk
Titan S160 2.16Ghz Dual Core N2807 CPU / 2GB RAM / 64GB SSD
Titan S360 2.43Ghz Quad Core J1900 CPU / 4GB RAM / 64GB SSD
Titan 260 2.14Ghz Quad Core N3160 CPU / 2GB RAM / 64GB SSD
Forza 2.43Ghz Quad Core J1900 CPU / 4GB RAM / 64GB SSD
Just some of the key features available for Samtouch:-
Floating Operators & Tabs I Dynamic Screen Set-Up I Remote Services I Customer Loyalty I Promotions I Caller ID I Food Allergens I Price Levels I Digital Receipts
Retail & Hospitality Brochures
Grow Your Business With Samtouch POS Solutions
Both our Retail & Hospitality brochures are now available to preview, print and share for the first time. The most comprehensive and thorough overview of Samtouch Software to date.
Editions Including:-
Retail Brochure V2: Click Here
Hospitality Brochure V4: Click Here
OrderMe Customer Own Device Ordering: Click Here
NEW - OUR LATEST POS ECOSYSTEM FOR
SMALL HOSPITALITY BUSINESSES
EZEEPOS - LITE POS SOLUTION.
For more information on key sectors and product suitability see links:-
Restaurants | Café Bistro | Bar Nightclub | Take-Away | Retail Giftware | Fashion | Convenience | Contract Catering