Square for Catering Catering software to help you win more work

From proposal to payment in a couple of clicks

Create and send invoices in seconds

Send estimates so clients can review their quotes, and instantly convert approved estimates to invoices. Request your money with one click, and let customers pay with any major payment type.

Get paid faster

More than 77% of Square invoices get paid within one day.1 Once your money comes in, you can access it right away2 or on a custom schedule with little or no fees.

Customize your invoice templates

Create templates complete with your logo, brand colors, and custom invoice fields. Save time by easily reusing them on future orders.

Simplify your billing

Create flexible or recurring payment schedules based on your business needs. Request upfront deposits for security and cut down on overdue invoices with automatic reminders.

Make data-backed decisions

Track your paid, unpaid, and overdue invoices in real time. Explore detailed overviews of your cash flow and use them to make the right calls for your business.

More helpful tools, at your service

Easy online ordering

Land more catering jobs with a branded website that makes it easy for customers to discover you and place orders.

Team management and empowerment

Communicate with your team, create schedules, and track hours. Save on time and labor costs by simplifying payroll and taxes.

Marketing that reaches more customers

Set, forget, and watch the catering customers roll in. Automated marketing tools let you text and email your contact list with news, personalized offers, and more.

Better control of your cash flow

Turn your sales into savings and grow your business with banking3 solutions like loans,4 instant transfers,5 and more.

“You just tell me what you want, I send you an invoice, and you can pay without coming to the store. I don’t need your credit card. I don’t need cash from you. You pay from wherever you’re at with Square and get an invoice immediately.”

Quie Slobert, COO

Charles Pan-Fried Chicken

New York, NY

Multilocation QSR

“Lots of point-of-sale systems don’t necessarily have the opportunity to invoice a client. And that became huge for us. We built a customer base in catering, and Square allowed us to reach out to that customer base to meet their needs.”

Amanda Donley, co-owner

Gioia’s Deli

St. Louis, MO

Multilocation fast-casual

“We use the platform on a day-to-day basis for estimates and invoicing. We’re doing business lunches, corporate functions, and weddings, and we offer delivery and pickup.”

Elisa Lewis, co-founder/co-owner

Grace Meat + Three

St. Louis, MO

QSR

Pick your plan

Free

Get everything you need to get paid faster. Send unlimited invoices, estimates, contracts, and more for free.

$0/mo

+ processing fees

Includes

  • Send unlimited invoices, estimates, and contracts.

  • Create unlimited user accounts.

  • Add unlimited customers.

  • Access from anywhere.

  • Send invoices via email or SMS or by manually sharing a link.

  • Track open and completed projects.

  • Accept payments 24/7.

Plus

Most popular

Enjoy advanced, time-saving features for growing businesses that want to improve workflows and simplify billing.

$20/mo

+ discounted processing fees

Includes

  • Includes everything in the Free plan.

  • Create milestone-based payment schedules.

  • Offer options with multi-package estimates.

  • Auto-convert accepted estimates to invoices.

  • Create and reuse custom invoice templates.

  • Add custom fields to any invoice or contract.

  • Send multiple invoices at once.

Free

Get everything you need to get paid faster. Send unlimited invoices, estimates, contracts, and more for free.

$0/mo

+ processing fees

Includes

  • Send unlimited invoices, estimates, and contracts.

  • Create unlimited user accounts.

  • Add unlimited customers.

  • Access from anywhere.

  • Send invoices via email or SMS or by manually sharing a link.

  • Track open and completed projects.

  • Accept payments 24/7.

Plus

Most popular

Enjoy advanced, time-saving features for growing businesses that want to improve workflows and simplify billing.

$20/mo

+ discounted processing fees

Includes

  • Includes everything in the Free plan.

  • Create milestone-based payment schedules.

  • Offer options with multi-package estimates.

  • Auto-convert accepted estimates to invoices.

  • Create and reuse custom invoice templates.

  • Add custom fields to any invoice or contract.

  • Send multiple invoices at once.

Get advice from the pros

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1Disclaimer for 77% stat based on internal data as of 2023 (pulled from here).

2Instant availability of Square payments requires a Square Checking account. Funds generated through Square’s payment processing services are generally available in the Square Checking account balance immediately after a payment is processed. Fund availability times may vary due to technical issues.

Block, Inc. is a financial services platform and not an FDIC insured bank. FDIC deposit insurance coverage only protects against the failure of an FDIC-insured deposit institution. If you have a Square Checking account, up to $250,000 of your balance may be covered by FDIC insurance on a pass-through basis through Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, subject to aggregation of the account holder’s funds held at Sutton Bank and if certain conditions have been met.

3Block, Inc. is a financial services platform and is not an FDIC insured depository institution. Banking services are provided by Square Financial Services, Inc., Sutton Bank, or Celtic Bank, Members FDIC.

4All loans are issued by Square Financial Services, Inc. Actual fee depends upon payment card processing history, loan amount, and other eligibility factors. A minimum payment of 1/18th of the initial loan balance is required every 60 days and full loan repayment is required within 18 months. Loan eligibility is not guaranteed. All loans are subject to credit approval.

5Instant transfer requires a linked bank account or supported debit card and costs a fee per transfer. Funds are subject to your bank’s availability schedule. Minimum amount is $25 and maximum is $10,000 in a single transfer. New Square sellers may be limited to $2,000 per day. Fund availability times may vary due to technical issues.