Caterklick vs Delegate Foodservice Software vs Illumia (formerly CBORD) vs MealSuite
Caterklick is German planning and operations software for caterers that supply meals to nurseries (Kitas) and schools. Delegate is foodservice software from Delegate Technology GmbH of Vienna for institutional catering. Illumia is the new name of the company formed from Transact and CBORD, now sold under one brand. MealSuite is foodservice software for senior living and healthcare communities. All four are listed under School, Hospital & Contract Food Service. They differ in audience, platforms and countries covered.
Key differences
audience
Not every audience is shared. Entries that only one product lists: Caterklick: Caterers supplying Kitas and schools; Delegate Foodservice Software: Hospitals and hospital networks; Illumia (formerly CBORD): University dining programs; MealSuite: Senior living and skilled nursing communities.
platforms
Listed platforms: Caterklick: Web; Delegate Foodservice Software: Web, iOS, Android; Illumia (formerly CBORD): Web; MealSuite: Web.
countries covered
On geography, Caterklick names 1 country, Delegate Foodservice Software names 8 countries, Illumia (formerly CBORD) names 6 countries and MealSuite names 3 countries. No country appears in every list.
integrations
On integrations, Caterklick names 4 integrations, Delegate Foodservice Software names 4 integrations, Illumia (formerly CBORD) names 4 integrations and MealSuite names 18 integrations. No partner appears in every list.
Side by side
| Field | Caterklick | Delegate Foodservice Software | Illumia (formerly CBORD) | MealSuite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | Caterklick is German planning and operations software for caterers that supply meals to nurseries (Kitas) and schools. | Delegate is foodservice software from Delegate Technology GmbH of Vienna for institutional catering. | Illumia is the new name of the company formed from Transact and CBORD, now sold under one brand. | MealSuite is foodservice software for senior living and healthcare communities. |
| Best for | Caterers supplying Kitas and schools; Small Bavarian businesses | Hospitals and hospital networks; Senior living and nursing homes; Contract caterers; Staff canteens and central kitchens | University dining programs; Hospitals and health systems; Senior living communities | Senior living and skilled nursing communities; Hospitals and acute care; Multi-community operators |
| Pricing model | Quote only | Quote only | Quote only | Quote only |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Free trial | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Contract | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android | Web | Web |
| Countries | Germany | Australia, Austria, Canada, Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand and 2 more | Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, New Zealand, United States | Australia, Canada, United States |
| Languages | German | English, German | Not published | English |
| Number of integrations | 4 | 4 | 4 | 18 |
| Certifications | Not published | Not published | Not published | SOC 2 Type 2 |
| Security practices | ZUGFeRD e-invoice format | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Founded | Not published | 1990 | Not published | 1989 |
| Headquarters | Munich, Germany | Vienna, Austria | Not published | Dallas, United States |
| Owner | Not published | Delegate Group | Roper Technologies (the company has been part of Roper Technologies since 2024) | Not published |
| Last reviewed | 29 September 2026 | 29 September 2026 | 29 September 2026 | 29 September 2026 |
Integrations
No partner appears in every list.
Named only by Caterklick
- i-NET-Menue
- LilaLöffel
- MensaMax
Named only by Delegate Foodservice Software
- EDITEL
- SAP
- Unifiedpost
Named only by Illumia (formerly CBORD)
- Allegion
- Assa Abloy
- Ellucian
- Genea
Named only by MealSuite
- AlisQI
- American Data
- Azalea Health
- Cerner
- Crunchtime
- Epic
- GFS
- HCS
- LifeLoop
- MatrixCare
- Meditech
- Netsmart myUnity
and 6 moreshow fewer
- PeopleSoft
- PFG
- PointClickCare
- Sysco Canada
- US Foods
- Yardi
Which to choose
Caterklick
Choose Caterklick if your business matches one of the audiences it is listed for: Caterers supplying Kitas and schools; Small Bavarian businesses.
Weaker fit: Businesses that need per-child ordering and billing: the vendor says this comes from partner products whose meal counts are passed into Caterklick.
Delegate Foodservice Software
Choose Delegate Foodservice Software if your business matches one of the audiences it is listed for: Hospitals and hospital networks; Senior living and nursing homes; Contract caterers.
Weaker fit: Independent restaurants: the vendor positions the software for operators serving hundreds to tens of thousands of meals a day.
Illumia (formerly CBORD)
Choose Illumia (formerly CBORD) if you fit its listed audience: University dining programs; Hospitals and health systems; Senior living communities.
MealSuite
Choose MealSuite if your business matches one of the audiences it is listed for: Senior living and skilled nursing communities; Hospitals and acute care; Multi-community operators.
Our profile lists a weaker fit: Ordinary restaurants and school kitchens. The vendor's FAQ positions MealSuite as built for healthcare and senior living rather than for restaurants or schools.
What we could not confirm
Caterklick
- Prices
- Contract terms
- Named customers (testimonials are anonymous)
- Countries beyond Germany
- Founding year and team size
- Security certifications and hosting
- Whether a mobile app exists
Delegate Foodservice Software
- Pricing and contract terms
- Security certifications
- Funding
- Interface languages beyond English and German
- Which POS systems and hospital records systems are supported
- Number of customers
Illumia (formerly CBORD)
- Pricing and contract terms
- Founding year and headquarters of the combined company (CBORD founding not stated)
- Security certifications (trust center is on a separate domain)
- Interface languages
- Hardware requirements
- Full partner list
- Current CEO: the about page quotes Greg Brown as CEO while the leadership page lists Laura Newell-McLaughlin, so no CEO is stated
MealSuite
- Any price, plan, trial or contract term
- Legal entity name and registration
- Funding and employee count
- Whether a native mobile app exists (the portal is described as an app for phones and tablets)
- Which countries MealSuite is sold in beyond its office locations
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Sources
Facts on this page come from the pages below. Prices and features change, so confirm with each vendor before you buy.
Caterklick, reviewed 29 September 2026
- Homepage: features, partners, invoicinghttps://www.caterklick.de/
- Customer testimonialshttps://www.caterklick.de/referenzen/
- Bavarian granthttps://www.caterklick.de/digitalbonus-bayern/
- Contact and addresshttps://www.caterklick.de/kontakt/
- Legal entity and VAT IDhttps://www.caterklick.de/impressum/
Delegate Foodservice Software, reviewed 29 September 2026
- Healthcare pagehttps://delegate-group.com/markets/healthcare
- Company factshttps://delegate-group.com/the-company
- Patients Servicehttps://delegate-group.com/products/patients-service
- Foodservice product and customer logoshttps://delegate-group.com/products/food-service
- ERP and integrationshttps://delegate-group.com/key-functionalities/enterprise-resource-planning
- Menu ordering and HL7https://delegate-group.com/key-functionalities/menu-ordering-system
- Senior livinghttps://delegate-group.com/markets/seniorliving
- Contract cateringhttps://delegate-group.com/markets/contract-catering
- Legal entitieshttps://delegate-group.com/legal-notice
- Managementhttps://delegate-group.com/management
Illumia (formerly CBORD), reviewed 29 September 2026
- homehttps://illumiatech.com
- /abouthttps://illumiatech.com/about
- /about/becoming-illumiahttps://illumiatech.com/about/becoming-illumia
- /solutions/higher-education/food-nutrition-dining-serviceshttps://illumiatech.com/solutions/higher-education/food-nutrition-dining-services
- /solutions/healthcare/food-nutrition-dining-serviceshttps://illumiatech.com/solutions/healthcare/food-nutrition-dining-services
- /solutions/senior-living/food-nutrition-dining-serviceshttps://illumiatech.com/solutions/senior-living/food-nutrition-dining-services
- /solutions/healthcare/commercehttps://illumiatech.com/solutions/healthcare/commerce
- /partnershttps://illumiatech.com/partners
- /partners/ellucianhttps://illumiatech.com/partners/ellucian
- /resources/case-studieshttps://illumiatech.com/resources/case-studies
- /contact-ushttps://illumiatech.com/contact-us
MealSuite, reviewed 29 September 2026
- Homepage, customers, officeshttps://www.mealsuite.com
- Product suite and hardwarehttps://www.mealsuite.com/products
- Integrationshttps://www.mealsuite.com/partners
- Company and CEOhttps://www.mealsuite.com/who-we-are
- Positioning and fithttps://www.mealsuite.com/faq
- TOUCH hardware and softwarehttps://www.mealsuite.com/touch-foodservice-software
- Purchasing and forecastinghttps://www.mealsuite.com/products/recipes-menus-procurement/reducing-food-costs
- SOC 2 and founding yearhttps://www.mealsuite.com/press-room/mealsuite-successfully-completes-soc-2-audit
- Support hours and officeshttps://www.mealsuite.com/customer-support
- Customer case studyhttps://www.mealsuite.com/success-stories/amica-senior-living-pos-revenue-increase