The verdict in three sentences
A caterer wastes huge time between Excel quotes, WhatsApp back-and-forth and per-guest quantity math. A business application centralizes quotes, a menu catalog, event scheduling and a mobile-money deposit, turning a day-long quote into a few minutes. Budget 1,000,000 to 3,000,000 FCFA depending on modules, for a common gain of 15 to 20 admin hours a month.
The modules and their cost
The heart of the trade is a fast, reliable quote, then event follow-up. Here is the 2026 order of magnitude to build the tool brick by brick.
| Module | What it does | Indicative 2026 cost (FCFA) | Hours / month saved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quote generator | PDF quote in minutes | 300,000 – 600,000 | 8 |
| Menu catalog | Dishes, prices, per-guest quantities | 200,000 – 450,000 | 3 |
| Event scheduling | Calendar, teams, equipment | 250,000 – 550,000 | 4 |
| Wave / Orange Money deposit | Locks the date booking | 200,000 – 400,000 | 2 |
| Client record and history | Track recurring requests | 150,000 – 350,000 | 2 |
| Revenue dashboard | Turnover, margin, upcoming events | 200,000 – 450,000 | 1 |
Become a Kolonell referral partner
Many caterers know other merchants — restaurateurs, reception halls, organizers — who also need a website or an app. The Kolonell referral partner program pays for every successful introduction, with nothing technical for you to handle.
| Referred project type | Sale commission | Recurring |
|---|---|---|
| Showcase website | 15% | 5% |
| E-commerce | 12% | — |
| Marketplace | 10% | — |
| Institutional | 8% | — |
On an e-commerce site sold at 2,000,000 FCFA, that's 240,000 FCFA for a simple recommendation. You talk, we deliver, you get paid.
Mini case study
Modou is a caterer in Dakar handling about 20 events a month. Each quote took him around 45 minutes in Excel, nearly 15 hours a month just to price, not counting quantity errors. With an 1,800,000 FCFA app featuring automatic quotes and a Wave deposit, a quote drops to 5 minutes. He saves 13 to 15 hours a month, cuts quantity oversights, and the mobile-money deposit secures his dates: no more last-minute cancellations without compensation. The tool pays for itself within months of saved time and secured dates.
FAQ
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How much does a catering management app cost in 2026?
Between 1,000,000 and 3,000,000 FCFA depending on modules. A quote + catalog + deposit base runs around 1,500,000 to 1,900,000 FCFA.
Is the PDF quote really automatic?
Yes: you pick menus and guest count, the app computes quantities and prices and generates the PDF ready to send by WhatsApp or email.
Is a mobile-money deposit useful for a caterer?
Very: it locks the date and screens out non-serious requests. A 20–30% deposit sharply reduces late cancellations.
Can I manage several events on the same day?
Yes, scheduling handles overlaps, teams and equipment assigned to each event to avoid resource conflicts.
How do I become a Kolonell referral partner?
Just introduce us to an interested contact. If the project signs, you earn 8 to 15% depending on the type, plus a recurring share on showcase sites.
Let's talk about your project. We'll design your custom quoting and scheduling tool and explain the referral program. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
