A catering website should show menus and packages by event type, explain minimums and service styles, and use a quote form that collects date, headcount, venue and service style so you can price in one reply. Pinnacle Web Agency builds catering websites nationwide, with published pricing of $1,999 for a landing page, $3,999 for a 5-page website and $8,999 for e-commerce ordering.
How clients shop for a caterer
Your buyers are a mix of people: an office manager ordering lunch for forty, a couple planning a wedding a year out, a parent hosting a graduation party. Each one lands on your site with different questions, and each one wants to know quickly whether you fit their date, their guest count and their budget.
That is why we organize catering sites by event type rather than by dish. Separate pages for corporate, weddings and private parties let each visitor see the menus, service styles and planning details that apply to them.
Menus and packages people can compare
A PDF menu that has to be downloaded and zoomed on a phone loses people. We build menus as real web pages, grouped into packages with clear inclusions.
- Service styles explained plainly: drop-off, buffet, family style, stations, plated.
- What each package includes, such as staffing, rentals, setup and cleanup.
- Minimum guest counts and lead times.
- Dietary options and how you handle allergies.
Whether to show prices is your call. Many caterers list "starting at" figures per person so clients can self-qualify before they reach out.
Quote requests that arrive complete
Every incomplete inquiry costs you an email chain. A good quote form asks for the event date, start time, guest count, venue or address, service style, package interest, dietary needs and budget range, then confirms receipt so the client knows you have it.
For high-volume caterers, we can go a step further with an estimate builder: the client picks a package and guest count and sees a ballpark number before submitting. That is a custom software build, priced to how your menu and pricing work.
Corporate drop-off ordering
Office lunch orders are repeat business, and corporate buyers want to order the way they order everything else: online, with a receipt for expenses. An ordering page for boxed lunches, platters and trays, with delivery windows and online payment, turns a phone call into a two-minute checkout.
Repeat clients can reorder last month's lunch, and you can set order cutoffs so the kitchen has time to prep.
From inquiry to deposit: connecting the back office
Most catering companies juggle inquiries in email, events in a calendar, invoices in QuickBooks and payments in a separate processor. We connect those so each step hands off to the next.
- A quote request lands in your CRM with every detail attached.
- Booked events sync to your team calendar.
- Deposits and final balances are collected through Stripe and recorded in QuickBooks.
- Clients get email reminders for final headcount and balance due dates.
See how this works on our integrations page.
Catering website pricing
- Landing Page, $1,999: one page with your services, sample menus and a quote form, in about 10 days.
- Website, $3,999: five pages, typically home, corporate, weddings and events, menus and request a quote, in about 21 days.
- E-commerce, $8,999: online ordering for corporate drop-off and trays, in 30 or more days.
CRM, payment and estimate tools are quoted separately. Get the full picture in the website cost guide or schedule a call.
Frequently asked questions
What should a catering website include?
Menus and packages by event type, service styles, minimums and lead times, a gallery of real events, dietary information and a quote form that collects date, headcount, venue and budget.
Should caterers put prices on their website?
Many do, often as per-person starting prices. It filters out poor-fit inquiries and helps serious clients reach out with realistic expectations, while final quotes still depend on the event.
Can my catering website take corporate lunch orders online?
Yes. We can build an ordering page for boxed lunches and platters with delivery windows, order cutoffs and online payment, so corporate clients can check out and get a receipt.
Can a catering website give clients an instant estimate?
Yes, with a custom estimate builder where clients choose a package and guest count to see a ballpark price. It is quoted to your menu and pricing structure.
How much does a catering company website cost?
Pinnacle's published pricing is $1,999 for a landing page, $3,999 for a 5-page website and $8,999 for a site with online ordering. Integrations are custom quoted.