How Do I Apply to a Catering Lead?

Apply to catering leads by submitting a catering package on your Roaming Hunger Dashboard. This is the best (and only) way to be considered for a catering event.

Step-by-Step

Catering leads appear on the first page of your Dashboard. They will post for 48 hours before they expire.

Click a lead to open it and view details, including date, time, attendees, and the total payment you will receive for this event. Here's how to apply:

Step 1: Apply or Decline?

Click  Add Package to apply to this event. If you need more information first, email your Event Coordinator using the "Click here" link directly below the Add Package and Not Interested buttons.

NOTE: Both applying and declining will boost your overall rank on the Roaming Hunger website. The client will only see you if you apply.

Step 2: Which Service Will Be Onsite?

If you have multiple service offerings, such as a truck & trailer, a cart & dropoff, or pop-up, traditional, & cart offerings, select the one you will be bringing to this specific event.

Step 3: Submit a Catering Package

If you have already created package templates, you will see them listed here. Reuse your existing packages as many times as you like, with custom pricing for every event.

If you already have package templates saved, you will see them displayed for easy selection.

If you're starting fresh, or you select Create New Package, the packages creator will open up. We will go through this process step-by-step below.

Step 3a: Name Your Package

Customize your package title, per-person price, and description by clicking the pencil icons.

Step 3b: Create Menu Sections

Sections are categories for your menu items, like Entrees or Desserts. Click Add Section to create as many sections as you'd like. If you will serve a limited selection onsite, change the On-Site Item Count.

(For example: The client may choose 3 of the 5 listed burgers to be served at the event.)

Step 3c: Add Menu Items

Once you have created your sections, it's time to fill them with menu items. Menu items are listed to the right of your package builder. Click on a section (e.g. Mains) to highlight it, then click the items you want to add to it. Click the next section (e.g. Sides) to add items to that section.

To add a special item that will only live on this package, click the blue Add Custom Item button to create a new menu item. To remove any item, click it, then select Remove.

On a mobile device, the interface will look different. Instead of selecting from a sidebar, tap Add Item to open the item menu.

When you have completed your sections, click Save Package to complete the process.

Step 4: Price Your Catering Package

The price you set on your package templates doesn't have to be the price you submit for an event. The last step in applying to an event is setting your final bid price, based on the client's budget. Editing the Per Person Price will update the Catering Subtotal and vice versa. Make changes to the Catering Subtotal field if your business requires fees, a flat rate quote, or GST/HST (Canada).

Hit  Submit Bid to add your package to the client's proposal. They will review all applicants and make their decisions.

If confirmed for the event, you will receive an email titled "CONFIRMED CATERING" with the rest of the event's information. The Confirmed lead will appear in green at the top of your Catering tab.

Check in with your Event Coordinator for the next steps. You'll find their contact information listed on the lead when you click it.