Catering inquiries deserve more than voicemail.
A catering order is worth $500 to $5,000. Missing that call — or taking the inquiry on a napkin — costs you more than most people realize.
TL;DR
- At 2 missed calls/day and a $850 average check, that's $620,500 at risk annually.
- TastyVox answers every call, takes the order, and sends it to your kitchen — from $99/mo with predictable pricing.
- No long-term contract. Live in 24 hours. Works with Square, Toast, Clover, and more.
What's actually happening
The most valuable call you missed this weekend.
It's Monday morning. You have two voicemails from the weekend: both people asking about catering for an office event. No names. Just phone numbers. You call back — one booked with a competitor on Saturday night, the other is still deciding. You'll win the second one. You already lost the first.
Catering orders represent 15–25% of revenue for many independent restaurants, but 40% of initial catering inquiries go unanswered.
What it costs you
How much can this cost your restaurant?
Avg check size
$850
Missed calls/day
2
Revenue at risk / year
$620,500
TastyVox starts at $99/month with predictable pricing — typically recovered in the first few days of captured orders.
The solution
How TastyVox handles it
Captures every catering inquiry in real time
TastyVox answers catering calls with your greeting, collects the key details — event date, headcount, budget — and either books the inquiry or schedules a callback from your catering team.
Qualifies leads so your time is spent well
TastyVox gathers the information your team needs before they call back: party size, date, venue, budget. No more blind callbacks on vague voicemails.
Never loses a catering lead to voicemail
Weekend evenings, Monday mornings, holiday rushes — whenever catering calls come in, TastyVox is there to capture them and create an opportunity.
Handles regular orders on the same line
Your catering line and your order line don't have to be separate. TastyVox routes and handles both, knowing which calls need immediate action and which need follow-up.
Honest comparison
What are your other options?
We'd rather you pick the right fit than the loudest pitch. Here's an honest look at the alternatives.
Hiring another front-of-house staff member
Still won't be available when you need them most.
$2,800–$3,500/month + benefits
A generic answering service
Doesn't know your menu. Takes messages, not orders.
$1–$3/minute, lost orders
Letting it go to voicemail
Callers who hit voicemail rarely come back.
$0 upfront, high downstream
TastyVox
Knows your full menu. Takes complete orders. Never calls in sick.
From $99/mo, predictable pricing
Common questions
What operators ask us
Can TastyVox give catering pricing over the phone?
TastyVox can share your per-person pricing ranges and package details, then route callers to your catering coordinator for custom quotes.
What information does it collect from catering callers?
Event date, headcount, type of event, budget range, dietary needs, and a contact number — the essentials your team needs to close the deal.
Does it work for both small and large catering orders?
Yes. Whether it's a 10-person office lunch or a 200-person wedding, TastyVox captures the inquiry and routes it appropriately.
Can I have it notify my catering manager when a lead comes in?
Yes. TastyVox can send immediate SMS or email alerts to your designated catering contact when a catering inquiry is captured.
Does it handle regular phone orders too?
Absolutely. TastyVox handles all inbound calls — catering inquiries, regular orders, hours questions. One system for your whole phone line.
Your next catering client is calling. Make sure someone answers.
See how TastyVox captures catering leads, then book a 20-minute call.
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