CaterSOFT vs Flex Catering vs Puree
CaterSOFT is cloud catering and event booking software from CATERSOFT UK Ltd, sold as three products: Occasion for event and wedding caterers, Drop & Go for office buffet and drop-off caterers, and Venue for function halls and conference centres. Flex Catering is web-based software for catering businesses that combines online ordering, event and venue booking, proposals, kitchen production, delivery dispatch and payments in one system. Puree is web-based catering software that takes an enquiry through quote, online acceptance, deposit and payment to chef dockets, delivery run sheets and event briefs. All three are listed under Catering Management Software. They differ in price, audience and platforms.
Key differences
price
On price, CaterSOFT at GBP 59 per month; Puree at GBP 50 per month. The figures are in one currency and on the same billing basis. Flex Catering does not publish a starting price.
audience
Not every audience is shared. Entries that only one product lists: CaterSOFT: Wedding, event and outside caterers; Flex Catering: Drop-off and corporate caterers; Puree: Event and drop-off caterers.
platforms
They do not run on the same platforms. CaterSOFT: Web; Flex Catering: Web, iOS, Android; Puree: Web.
countries covered
On geography, CaterSOFT names 2 countries, Flex Catering names 5 countries and Puree names 5 countries. 2 countries appear in every list.
integrations
On integrations, CaterSOFT names 6 integrations, Flex Catering names 10 integrations and Puree names 5 integrations. 2 partners appear in every list.
Side by side
| Field | CaterSOFT | Flex Catering | Puree |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | CaterSOFT is cloud catering and event booking software from CATERSOFT UK Ltd, sold as three products: Occasion for event and wedding caterers, Drop & Go for office buffet and drop-off caterers, and Venue for function halls and conference centres. | Flex Catering is web-based software for catering businesses that combines online ordering, event and venue booking, proposals, kitchen production, delivery dispatch and payments in one system. | Puree is web-based catering software that takes an enquiry through quote, online acceptance, deposit and payment to chef dockets, delivery run sheets and event briefs. |
| Best for | Wedding, event and outside caterers; Buffet and drop-off caterers; Venues and conference centres | Drop-off and corporate caterers; Event caterers and venues; Restaurants, grocers and bakeries selling catering; Large catering groups and chains | Event and drop-off caterers; Caterers who also run a venue; Solo and very small caterers |
| Pricing model | Subscription per product | Quote only | Subscription per account |
| Starting price | GBP 59 per month | Not published | GBP 50 per month |
| Free plan | No | Not published | Yes |
| Free trial | Not published | Not published | Yes |
| Contract | Not published | Not published | None; cancel anytime |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Countries | Australia, United Kingdom | Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States | Australia, Canada, Europe, New Zealand, United Kingdom |
| Languages | Not published | Not published | Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish, Swedish |
| Number of integrations | 6 | 10 | 5 |
| Certifications | Not published | PCI compliant | Not published |
| Security practices | Not published | Not published | Two-factor authentication |
| Founded | Not published | Not published | 2023 |
| Headquarters | Solihull, United Kingdom | Not published | New Zealand |
| Owner | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Last reviewed | 29 September 2026 | 29 September 2026 | 29 September 2026 |
Integrations
Named by all three
- QuickBooks
- Xero
Named only by CaterSOFT
- CatersoftPAY
- FreeAgent
- Sage
Named only by Flex Catering
- DeliverThat
- dlivrd
- Klaviyo
- Mailchimp
- Nowsta
- Zapier
Named only by Puree
- Google Calendar
- Stripe
Which to choose
CaterSOFT
Choose CaterSOFT if your business matches one of the audiences it is listed for: Wedding, event and outside caterers; Buffet and drop-off caterers; Venues and conference centres.
Flex Catering
Choose Flex Catering if your business matches one of the audiences it is listed for: Drop-off and corporate caterers; Event caterers and venues; Restaurants, grocers and bakeries selling catering.
Puree
Choose Puree if your business matches one of the audiences it is listed for: Event and drop-off caterers; Caterers who also run a venue; Solo and very small caterers.
Less suited to: Restaurants that need point of sale or table service. Puree is built around quotes, events and delivery orders for caterers.
What we could not confirm
CaterSOFT
- Free trial, minimum contract term and cancellation terms
- Names of the plan tiers (the pricing page shows Standard, Recommended and Professional headings above two price columns)
- Founding year, founders, employee count and funding
- Security certifications and hosting details
- Mobile apps and hardware requirements
- Interface languages and full country coverage
- Support hours and channels
Flex Catering
- Any price or per-plan fee
- Free trial or free plan
- Contract term and renewal
- Founding year, founders, funding and headcount
- Interface languages
- Which POS systems the POS add-on connects to
Puree
- Legal entity name, city, team size and funding
- Native mobile apps (run sheets are mobile-friendly web pages)
- Security certifications and hosting details
- Prices in currencies other than GBP
Sources
Facts on this page come from the pages below. Prices and features change, so confirm with each vendor before you buy.
CaterSOFT, reviewed 29 September 2026
- Homepage, features summary, customer quoteshttps://catersoft.co.uk/
- Occasion featureshttps://www.catersoft.co.uk/occasion/occasion-features.aspx
- Occasion pricinghttps://www.catersoft.co.uk/occasion/occasion-pricing.aspx
- Drop & Go features and integrationshttps://www.catersoft.co.uk/dropgo/dropgo-features.aspx
- Drop & Go pricinghttps://www.catersoft.co.uk/dropgo/dropgo-pricing.aspx
- Venue featureshttps://www.catersoft.co.uk/venue/venue-features.aspx
- Venue pricinghttps://www.catersoft.co.uk/venue/venue-pricing.aspx
- Company addresshttps://www.catersoft.co.uk/contact_us.aspx
Flex Catering, reviewed 29 September 2026
- Homepage: positioning, features, officeshttps://www.flexcateringhq.com/
- Feature listhttps://www.flexcateringhq.com/features/
- Plans, add-ons, users, sign-up processhttps://www.flexcateringhq.com/plans/
- Integrationshttps://www.flexcateringhq.com/integration/
- Payments and securityhttps://www.flexcateringhq.com/payments/
- KDShttps://www.flexcateringhq.com/kds/
- AI assistanthttps://www.flexcateringhq.com/flexinsight/
- About and countrieshttps://www.flexcateringhq.com/about/
- Customer nameshttps://www.flexcateringhq.com/case-studies/
- iOS driver apphttps://apps.apple.com/au/app/flex-catering/id6747880413
- Android driver app linkhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.flexcateringhq.app
Puree, reviewed 29 September 2026
- Homepage features, integrations, case studieshttps://www.puree.app/
- Pricing and plan contentshttps://www.puree.app/plans.md
- Founding, languageshttps://www.puree.app/about
- Recipe costinghttps://www.puree.app/features/recipe_costing
- Packageshttps://www.puree.app/features/packages
- Customer case study and footerhttps://www.puree.app/case_studies/nosh
- Two-factor authenticationhttps://www.puree.app/help/two_factor_auth
- API statushttps://www.puree.app/help/developer_api