What happens when you give catering a seat at the table - from Day 1?

You stop treating it like an afterthought, and start using it as a serious lever for growth.

Let me ask you something:

Have you ever flown blind?

No dashboard. No numbers. Just vibes and maybe a prayer.

That’s what it feels like trying to run a catering operation without clear, accurate reports.

At CaterZen, we’re all about empowering restaurant owners, catering managers, and operators to grow their off-premise revenue without adding stress to their plate. Our Restaurant Catering Smarts podcast is your backstage pass to insights, strategies, and real-world stories from the catering trenches.

🎙️ I’m Michael Attias, founder of CaterZen Catering Software, and I’ve lived the restaurant hustle—from washing dishes at 14 to building a million-dollar catering division. This podcast is where I share that journey—and the wisdom of other industry pros—to help you scale your catering operation with fewer headaches and a lot more profit.

We’re Excited to Announce Episode 14 of Restaurant Catering Smarts, featuring Christian Hilty of DeliverThat! 🎉

Back when I was running my million-dollar catering operation, I made every mistake in the book. And if I haven’t made it, I’ve definitely heard it - usually as an excuse for not making more money or saving more time.

Let’s call these what they are: myths. Excuses. Little white lies we tell ourselves to stay “safe” (and stuck). But if you’re ready to actually grow your catering business, you’ve got to let them go.

So let’s bust the 5 biggest misconceptions I hear from caterers - and I’ll show you what’s really possible when you’re willing to play chess instead of checkers.

At CaterZen Catering Software, we’re all about empowering restaurateurs to grow their catering businesses, and our Restaurant Catering Smarts podcast is your backstage pass to insights, strategies, and stories from the industry’s best.

Hosted by me, Michael Attias, founder of CaterZen, each episode is designed to help you level up your catering game with actionable advice and real-world success stories.

🎉 We’re thrilled to share Episode 13 of Restaurant Catering Smarts featuring Chris Heffernan, CEO of dlivrd, a next-gen last-mile logistics platform designed with catering in mind.

Let’s get real: July 4 is a gold mine for catering… but it can also be an operational nightmare if you’re not ready. Here’s how to leverage CaterZen's catering software features so you can work smarter, not harder, and actually enjoy the holiday (or at least survive it with your sanity and profits intact).

At CaterZen Catering Software, we’re all about empowering restaurant owners and catering pros to grow smarter and faster—and our Restaurant Catering Smarts podcast is your backstage pass to real-world strategies from people in the trenches. Hosted by yours truly, Michael Attias, founder of CaterZen Catering Software, each episode is packed with actionable ideas to help you sell more catering and save more time.

🎙️ We’re excited to release Episode 12 of Restaurant Catering Smarts, featuring Jason Schultz, Founder & CEO of Blue Ridge Payment Partners!

Let me shoot straight with you:

It’s easy to get addicted to chasing new catering sales.

New client. New order. New excitement.

But the real game-changer? Keeping your existing clients coming back.

At CaterZen, we’re all about empowering restaurant owners and operators to grow their catering businesses—and our Restaurant Catering Smarts podcast is your backstage pass to the strategies, systems, and stories that drive real success.

🎙️ Hosted by me, Michael Attias, founder of CaterZen Catering Software, each episode brings you candid conversations with catering leaders across the country. And trust me, Episode 11 is one you don’t want to miss.

Let’s be honest. Most caterers treat marketing like a potluck - random, last-minute, and mostly guesswork.

But if you’re using CaterZen's catering software, you’ve got a secret weapon your competitors aren’t using: built-in CRM segmentation and email campaigns that let you target smarter, market faster, and sell more - without needing a marketing degree.