--- title: "Culinary Business Software | Personal Chef, Catering, Meal Prep & More" description: "Sous gives culinary entrepreneurs one system to manage inquiries, clients, events, menus, invoices, payments, RSVPs, and more, all in one place." url: "https://getsous.com" lang: "en" --- software built for chefs & food businesses # The Operating System for Culinary Entrepreneurs The tools you need to capture inquiries and book clients so you can deliver experiences, collect payments, and keep your business growing! Private Dining Meal Prep Catering Classes Drop-off Events Products Tastings [Get started](https://sso.getsous.com/Identity/Account/RegisterSOUS) 14-day free trial. No credit card needed at signup. ![The Operating System for Culinary Entrepreneurs](https://d2txn9w4uujjus.cloudfront.net/images/01a07645-adfa-7759-accd-cd4bffc15a9a/b1d31510ad949d614126f4337708af91524513ba--960w.gif) Culinary Entrepreneurs choose Sous to create better experiences ### Logos - ![Circular logo with sunset, palm trees, and the text “Sunset Vibe Chefs”](https://d2txn9w4uujjus.cloudfront.net/images/01a07645-adfa-7759-accd-cd4bffc15a9a/7ef6d4d00d0738f8cf44ec7e0e21f4a4ae4ab754--240w.png) - ![Logo reading “ROOTED Chefs” with a stylized tree root graphic](https://d2txn9w4uujjus.cloudfront.net/images/01a07645-adfa-7759-accd-cd4bffc15a9a/c778c0e1974f043bcafa62eb605f32bb25414b05--240w.png) - ![Lone Star Chefs logo with a gold star between the words](https://d2txn9w4uujjus.cloudfront.net/images/01a07645-adfa-7759-accd-cd4bffc15a9a/e425d235087c0d4371e1b1cbd1dac3c83e052b11--240w.png) - ![Gulf Coast Chefs logo with palm trees and radiating lines on a white background](https://d2txn9w4uujjus.cloudfront.net/images/01a07645-adfa-7759-accd-cd4bffc15a9a/c7b05ea6db45165b823d35e9a5cef8594271a474--240w.png) - ![Emerald Coast Chefs logo with a teal shell and chef knife icon](https://d2txn9w4uujjus.cloudfront.net/images/01a07645-adfa-7759-accd-cd4bffc15a9a/3bc848fcc3daaf01d63bb421d3dff12f8f8ca3c7--240w.png) - ![Logo with a flame and crossed knives above the text “Cinders & Salt Chefs”](https://d2txn9w4uujjus.cloudfront.net/images/01a07645-adfa-7759-accd-cd4bffc15a9a/aec9adf154b449e8d15f355889a1f6336750247f--240w.png) - ![Logo with an orange tree and the text "CRAFT PRIVATE DINING" on a black background](https://d2txn9w4uujjus.cloudfront.net/images/01a07645-adfa-7759-accd-cd4bffc15a9a/f746a48138b18a66ee10e0890703d4b1d22ac11b--960w.png) - ![Logo with chef hat and stylized P above the words "Priore Private Dining"](https://d2txn9w4uujjus.cloudfront.net/images/01a07645-adfa-7759-accd-cd4bffc15a9a/d6553f44277a642cc812ddbfade80882467f5a96--960w.png) Intro # There isn't just one way to build a culinary business. Private dining. Meal prep. Catering. Classes. Products. Experiences. Sous is creating better ways to build the business behind what you do today— and everything you decide to do next. ## Sous brings the work together. Scheduling consultations, booking events, and taking payments shouldn't feel overwhelming. ### Personal Chef ![Personal Chef](https://d2txn9w4uujjus.cloudfront.net/images/01a07645-adfa-7759-accd-cd4bffc15a9a/847efc52c2942f2c5f2279752ac7a1ead4ba44eb--480w.png) #### Sous for Personal Chefs Manage clients, menus, RSVPs, and payments in one place, so every dining experience feels organized from start to finish. * Manage inquiries & client details * Send menus for approval * Build custom RSVPs & guest lists * Create deposit/final invoices & collect tips [See more for personal chefs](https://getsous.com/personal-chef-software) ### Meal Prep ![Meal Prep](https://d2txn9w4uujjus.cloudfront.net/images/01a07645-adfa-7759-accd-cd4bffc15a9a/56d790e341419138ce8a416b088c0fc512c19419--480w.png) #### Sous for Meal Preps Keep meal prep organized from client requests to payment, with everything you need to manage orders and deliver a seamless experience. * Create custom intake forms * Manage client allergies, preferences, and details * Send menus for approval * Send invoices & collect payments [See more for meal preps](https://getsous.com/meal-prep-software) ### Cooking Class ![Cooking Class](https://d2txn9w4uujjus.cloudfront.net/images/01a07645-adfa-7759-accd-cd4bffc15a9a/945b9a0de36f189b1dbdab1408bb20bb12a2a844--960w.png) #### Sous for Cooking Classes Manage attendees, classes, and payments in one place, so every class is organized from booking to final payment. * Manage inquiries & class details * Attach and send menus * Build custom RSVPs & guest lists * Create invoices & collect payments [See more for cooking classes](https://getsous.com/cooking-class-software) ### Catering ![Catering](https://d2txn9w4uujjus.cloudfront.net/images/01a07645-adfa-7759-accd-cd4bffc15a9a/1a7cf909ec884f520fbf97a71375003e27b2bc3a--480w.png) #### Sous for Caterers Plan events, manage guests, and keep your team on the same page—all while keeping inquiries, menus, invoices, and payments organized from one place. * Track inquiries & event details * Build RSVP & guest lists * Assign team members to events * Send invoices & collect tips online [See more for caterers](https://getsous.com/catering-software) ### Private Chef ![Private Chef](https://d2txn9w4uujjus.cloudfront.net/images/01a07645-adfa-7759-accd-cd4bffc15a9a/dc903312329e23b6f6db957fde4c36b17a459d2d--960w.png) #### Sous for Private Chefs Create exceptional private dining experiences without the administrative headache. Manage inquiries, menus, events, and payments from one place. * Capture & manage inquiries * Plan event details & timelines * Send menus for approval * Send invoices & collect tips [See more for private chefs](https://getsous.com/private-chef-software) #1 capture ### Turn inquiries into clients Give prospects a professional way to find you, explore your services, and inquire. Build your site, connect it directly to Sous, and manage every new opportunity from one place. * Custom inquiry forms * Lead and contact management * Consultation scheduling * Booking workflow ![Turn inquiries into clients](https://d2txn9w4uujjus.cloudfront.net/images/01a07645-adfa-7759-accd-cd4bffc15a9a/c635034612300a871e0145d05d736d2a99fb8569--960w.png) #2 Manage ### Know your contacts Keep client information, preferences, allergies, past events, and payment history connected in one place—so you're always prepared to deliver a more personal experience. * Contact profiles * Preferences and important details * Past events * Payments history ![Know your contacts](https://d2txn9w4uujjus.cloudfront.net/images/01a07645-adfa-7759-accd-cd4bffc15a9a/411c15088170c7024723b4eb90a791b634ac80ca--960w.png) #3 Plan ### Track every booking From new inquiries to confirmed bookings, keep everything organized in one place so you always know where things stand and what needs your attention next. * Event management * Team assignments * Menus and approvals * Calendar integration ![Track every booking](https://d2txn9w4uujjus.cloudfront.net/images/01a07645-adfa-7759-accd-cd4bffc15a9a/04670f5be2fab1e8968b2e6946b3d9d5ab11dd7c--960w.png) #4 Engage ### Give guests an experience worth showing up for Make it easy to collect RSVPs, manage guest lists, and keep everyone informed. * RSVP builder * Guest lists * Menu sharing * Guest information ![Give guests an experience worth showing up for](https://d2txn9w4uujjus.cloudfront.net/images/01a07645-adfa-7759-accd-cd4bffc15a9a/ed582f0d7bb4452e9bd866d5770c138a69e61008--960w.png) #5 Get paid ### Get paid. Get tipped. Get back to cooking. Create professional invoices for deposits and final payments, give clients the option to add a tip, and keep every payment connected to the people and events behind it. * Deposit and final invoices * Online payments + Tips * Receipts * Transaction history ![Get paid. Get tipped. Get back to cooking.](https://d2txn9w4uujjus.cloudfront.net/images/01a07645-adfa-7759-accd-cd4bffc15a9a/b90115158d72732c07b6f2174cd65eaa6f3864bc--960w.png) ## Your business shouldn't live across a dozen different tools. Private dining. Meal prep. Catering. Products. Events. Sous gives culinary entrepreneurs one system to manage clients, bookings, payments, and the multiple ways they make money. ### Capture every inquiry Add a website form that collects contact details and lets new clients schedule a consultation. ### Know every client Keep allergies, preferences, past events, and invoices together, so every experience feels personal. ### Track every booking See what’s confirmed, pending, and due in one dashboard. Leave the spreadsheets behind. ### Send menus for approval Share menus with clients before the event, so everyone knows what’s on the table. ### Get paid your way Send one invoice for deposits and final payments, with sales tax and tips included. ### Keep your team aligned Assign team members, manage guest lists, and keep event details in one place. Updates ## Always building. Always improving. We're not building Sous once and calling it finished. We're building it alongside the chefs who use it every day. Our own personal experience in the industry and user feedback is creating a software unlike any other for culinary entrepreneurs. New tools, specific workflows, modern ways to deliver experiences, and regular updates are making Sous more useful every time you log in. **_You_ tell us what you need. _We_ build what's next.** ### Exploring * Add Diet Labels to Contacts (i.e. GF, VG, V, DG) (3 votes) * QR Code Generator (2 votes) * Mailchimp Integration (1 vote) * The ability to pay contracted labor through Sous (1 vote) ### Planned * Customize Tip Options (3 votes) * Enable Payments without Nuvei (2 votes) * Bring back Recipes (2 votes) * Custom color coding on calendar items (1 vote) ### In Progress * Enable/disable notifications for clients (1 vote) * Canva Integration (2 votes) * Allow us to create a custom template for payment emails (1 vote) ### Live! * Get email notifications for menu approvals (3 votes) * Add referral field to contact details (2 votes) * Add Sales Tax on Invoice (1 vote) * Report top clients by Revenue (2 votes) * Report Repeat Client Rate (2 votes) * Edit Google Events on Sous Calendar (2 votes) * Report on Average Service Value (1 vote) > Sous has been wonderful for my personal chef business. Before Sous, I was using excel spreadsheets, to-do lists, calendar reminders, and trying to find an invoicing software that met my needs. Sous combined all four of these individual products into one powerhouse that's exactly what I needed. I love being able to track all of my clients (potential, current, and past), events, and invoices in one place. I feel more organized and have more time to focus on my business now. The interface is very user friendly and easy to navigate. I've loved all the updates to date and eagerly await all the exciting changes 3.0 will have to offer. > > — Chef Elizabeth, Cajun Amoré ![Author: Chef Elizabeth](https://d2txn9w4uujjus.cloudfront.net/images/01a07645-adfa-7759-accd-cd4bffc15a9a/3f3508a801e35e8a6e28dcf388b071a3396d598e--120w.png) > Sous is a platform that helps chefs organize their businesses. It has everything a chef needs in one place, from a calendar to track events to a client list to help with tracking my clients needs. Built by chefs for chefs, it is a platform that I can trust to keep me organized. Thanks to Sous, I am able to plan ahead and make sure that my business runs smoothly. > > — Chef Jared, Your Culinary Experience ![Author: Chef Jared](https://d2txn9w4uujjus.cloudfront.net/images/01a07645-adfa-7759-accd-cd4bffc15a9a/d103dd76dd278ed0e194544e9a3639b12788b32b--120w.png) > SOUS has been an amazing experience. Not only did I learn so much from the software but it continues to make my daily business life a bunch of smooth transitions and transactions. > > — Chef Mae, Rooted Chefs ![Author: Chef Mae](https://d2txn9w4uujjus.cloudfront.net/images/01a07645-adfa-7759-accd-cd4bffc15a9a/aa809164a440eb016cd8c9f72a6f2f68d4120834--120w.png) > Our company loves using SOUS. It's made our scheduling, invoicing, inquiries, and keeping track of our clients so much easier. > > — Chef Justin, Lone Star Chefs ![Author: Chef Justin](https://d2txn9w4uujjus.cloudfront.net/images/01a07645-adfa-7759-accd-cd4bffc15a9a/c0cbf4f6ef72e9033b61e4d9829bea381646c836--120w.png) > SOUS has made running my personal chef business more efficient from scheduling calls, notifications from website inquiries, processing payments and submitting invoices just to name a few. I highly recommend SOUS to anyone looking to add a professional touch and organization to your personal chef business. > > — Chef Roderick, The Artisan Chefs ![Author: Chef Roderick](https://d2txn9w4uujjus.cloudfront.net/images/01a07645-adfa-7759-accd-cd4bffc15a9a/1d1a736d0d7e79723c61d6bfd402762acee6f497--120w.png) ## Simplify with Sous. ### Before #### Before Sous Client details buried in emails, spreadsheets, and sticky notes Inquiries come in loose, with no clear next step or process Events, menus, and payments tracked in separate tools Deposits and final balances live in separate places and need constant follow-up ### After #### With Sous Allergies, preferences, events, and invoices in one place Website inquiries and consultations stay organized from the start One dashboard shows what’s confirmed, pending, and due Use one invoice for deposits and final payments, then get paid + tipped online NEW: AI website builder add-on now available for all plans. ## Start where you are. Grow from there. Simple, transparent pricing for culinary businesses of every size. (**Save 20% on yearly plans)** ### Solo For solo chefs. Monthly: **$29/month** Yearly: **$24/month** or $24/mo billed yearly Get started _Yearly:_ **$24/month** $288/year — save $60 ### Pro For small crews. Monthly: **$49/month** Yearly: **$39/month** or $39/mo billed yearly Get started _Yearly:_ **$39/month** $468/year — save $120 ### Grow For growing businesses. Monthly: **$99/month** Yearly: **$79/month** or $79/mo billed yearly Get started _Yearly:_ **$79/month** $948/year — save $240 [See full pricing](https://getsous.com/pricing) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is Sous? Sous is the culinary business system built for chefs and culinary entrepreneurs. It brings the tools behind your business together, so you can manage inquiries, clients, events, menus, invoices, payments, RSVPs, and more from one place. ### Who is Sous built for? Sous is built for people running culinary businesses, including personal chefs, private chefs, caterers, meal prep providers, cooking instructors, and other culinary entrepreneurs. Whether you're focused on one service or building something bigger, Sous gives you one system to run the business behind it. ### What can I manage with Sous? Sous helps you manage the business from inquiry to payment. Capture new inquiries, organize client information, plan events, share menus, manage RSVPs and guests, send invoices, collect payments and tips, and keep everything connected. ### Can I send invoices and accept payments through Sous? Yes. Invoicing and payments are built into Sous. Create professional deposit and final invoices, send them to clients, accept online payments, give clients the option to add a tip, and keep your transactions connected to the clients and events they belong to. ### Do I need Square, QuickBooks, or other business software if I use Sous? It depends on what you need. Sous is designed to handle the operational side of your culinary business, including clients, events, invoicing, and payments. You may still use accounting software such as QuickBooks for bookkeeping and tax reporting, or other tools for specialized needs. ### Can Sous help me manage the entire client experience? That's what Sous is built for. From the moment someone submits an inquiry through the event, menu approval, RSVP, invoice, payment, and follow-up, Sous keeps the information connected so you don't have to manage each step in a separate system. ### Is Sous just a CRM? No. While Sous includes client relationship management (CRM), it's built around the entire culinary business, not just contacts. Your clients connect to the inquiries, events, menus, invoices, payments, RSVPs, and other work you manage with Sous. ### Will Sous work as my business grows? Yes. We're designing Sous to grow with the way you build your business. You can start with the services you offer today and use Sous as your business evolves, whether that means taking on more clients, adding a team, or expanding into new types of culinary work. ## Work like a chef. Run like a business. From the first inquiry to the final payment, Sous gives you one place to run the business behind what you do. [Set up your business](https://sso.getsous.com/Identity/Account/RegisterSOUS) Unsure? Book a free demo 14-day free trial. No credit card needed at signup.