CaterSOFT vs Flex Catering vs Puree vs Spoonfed
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. Spoonfed is cloud catering management software for business-to-business caterers. All four are listed under Catering Management Software. Where the profiles show a difference, it is in price, audience and platforms.
Key differences
price
Starting prices: CaterSOFT at GBP 59 per month; Puree at GBP 50 per month. They are in one currency and billed on the same basis. Flex Catering and Spoonfed do not publish a starting price.
audience
The audiences they list differ. Listed for one product only, for example: CaterSOFT: Wedding, event and outside caterers; Flex Catering: Drop-off and corporate caterers; Puree: Event and drop-off caterers; Spoonfed: Contract caterers and food service management companies.
platforms
Platform support differs. CaterSOFT: Web; Flex Catering: Web, iOS, Android; Puree: Web; Spoonfed: Web.
countries covered
Country coverage differs. CaterSOFT names 2 countries, Flex Catering names 5 countries, Puree names 5 countries and Spoonfed names 4 countries. 2 countries appear in every list.
integrations
The integration lists differ. CaterSOFT names 6 integrations, Flex Catering names 10 integrations, Puree names 5 integrations and Spoonfed names 12 integrations. 1 partner appears in every list.
Side by side
| Field | CaterSOFT | Flex Catering | Puree | Spoonfed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | Spoonfed is cloud catering management software for business-to-business caterers. |
| 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 | Contract caterers and food service management companies; Universities, colleges and other institutional catering teams; Independent caterers and restaurants delivering to local businesses |
| Pricing model | Subscription per product | Quote only | Subscription per account | Subscription (hosting fee plus usage and features) |
| Starting price | GBP 59 per month | Not published | GBP 50 per month | Not published |
| Free plan | No | Not published | Yes | Not published |
| Free trial | Not published | Not published | Yes | Not published |
| Contract | Not published | Not published | None; cancel anytime | None in standard terms |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android | Web | Web |
| Countries | Australia, United Kingdom | Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States | Australia, Canada, Europe, New Zealand, United Kingdom | Australia, Ireland, United Kingdom, United States |
| Languages | Not published | Not published | Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish, Swedish | Not published |
| Number of integrations | 6 | 10 | 5 | 12 |
| Certifications | Not published | PCI compliant | Not published | Not published |
| Security practices | Not published | Not published | Two-factor authentication | Single sign-on and role-based user management (no certification named) |
| Founded | Not published | Not published | 2023 | 2013 |
| Headquarters | Solihull, United Kingdom | Not published | New Zealand | Glasgow, United Kingdom |
| Owner | Not published | Not published | Not published | 365 Retail Markets (acquired December 2021) |
| Last reviewed | 29 September 2026 | 29 September 2026 | 29 September 2026 | 29 September 2026 |
Integrations
Named by all four
- Xero
Named only by CaterSOFT
- CatersoftPAY
- FreeAgent
- Sage
Named only by Flex Catering
- DeliverThat
- dlivrd
- Klaviyo
- Nowsta
- Zapier
Named only by Puree
- Google Calendar
Named only by Spoonfed
- Access EPoS
- Authorize.net
- DoorDash
- FreedomPay
- Google Maps
- Kafoodle
- Opayo
- Oracle Financials
- Orkestro
Which to choose
CaterSOFT
Choose CaterSOFT if you fit its listed audience: Wedding, event and outside caterers; Buffet and drop-off caterers; Venues and conference centres.
Flex Catering
Choose Flex Catering if you are in one of these groups: 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.
Spoonfed
Choose Spoonfed if you are in one of these groups: Contract caterers and food service management companies; Universities, colleges and other institutional catering teams; Independent caterers and restaurants delivering to local businesses.
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
Spoonfed
- Any price or plan tiers
- Security certifications such as SOC 2 or PCI DSS (FAQ defers to the sales team)
- Full country and language lists
- Employee count
- Whether Kafoodle is included in the price
Go further
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
Spoonfed, reviewed 29 September 2026
- Homepage and navigationhttps://www.getspoonfed.com
- Online ordering featureshttps://www.getspoonfed.com/solutions/online-ordering
- Back-of-house featureshttps://www.getspoonfed.com/solutions/back-of-house
- Enterprise featureshttps://www.getspoonfed.com/solutions/enterprise
- FAQ: pricing, contract, payments, setuphttps://www.getspoonfed.com/faqs
- Integrationshttps://www.getspoonfed.com/partners
- History and officeshttps://www.getspoonfed.com/about
- Customershttps://www.getspoonfed.com/case-studies