AI is changing everything—including the event catering business. Whether you’re a mobile barista, event planner, or full-scale caterer, AI tools can help you automate sales, streamline operations, and scale faster than ever. In this episode, we break down real-world AI applications in catering—from chatbots that handle customer inquiries to AI-powered assistants for baristas and event planners.
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AI is changing everything—including the event catering business. Whether you’re a mobile barista, event planner, or full-scale caterer, AI tools can help you automate sales, streamline operations, and scale faster than ever. In this episode, we break down real-world AI applications in catering—from chatbots that handle customer inquiries to AI-powered assistants for baristas and event planners.
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Get exclusive insights, private Q&As, and direct access to industry leaders: https://www.skool.com/mobile-catering-accelerator/about
Timestamps:
0:00 - Cold Open & Intro
03:38 - Why AI is the Future of Catering
07:27 - How Goodhert Coffee Uses AI Chatbots to Automate Sales & Ops
11:02 - The Best AI Tools for Caterers (Chatbase, Claude, GPT)
16:04 - How AI Reduces Customer Service Workloads
24:56 - AI in Sales: Preempting Customer Questions & Automating Follow-Ups
34:51 - The 5 Most Common Catering Questions (And How AI Can Answer Them)
41:51 - How AI Can Write Sales Emails, Proposals, & Customer Support Responses
48:42 - Advanced Prompting Strategies (How to Get the Best AI Output)
54:44 - The Future of AI in Catering & Events
Key Takeaways:
✅ AI Chatbots for Catering - How to train a chatbot on your data to answer customer & team questions
✅ How AI Can Reduce Your Workload - Less back-and-forth emails, fewer support calls, and faster decision-making
✅ Top AI Sales Strategies - Using AI to automate lead follow-ups, FAQs, and pricing inquiries
✅ Best AI Tools for Caterers - Chatbase, Claude, ChatGPT, and workflow automations
✅ Why Every Caterer Should Use AI in 2024 - Future-proofing your event business
The AI Playbook for Event Businesses
🚀 AI for Customer Service & Sales
• Build an AI chatbot trained on your website, emails, and call logs
• Automate common customer questions to speed up bookings
• AI-generated follow-ups that increase conversion rates
⚡ AI for Operations & Logistics
• AI-powered barista support (troubleshooting, setup instructions)
• Automated equipment tracking & replacement reminders
• AI-driven event logistics planning
💡 AI for Marketing & Lead Generation
• AI-generated blog posts, social media captions, and ad copy
• ChatGPT-powered sales emails that close deals
• AI-enhanced SEO strategies for local catering businesses
🏆 The Future of AI in Catering
• AI for event personalization (customized menus & guest experiences)
• Predictive AI for demand forecasting & inventory management
• Fully automated AI-powered event assistants
Resources for Caterers:
📌 Flashquotes - The #1 software for mobile caterers: www.flashquotes.com
📌 Mobile Catering Accelerator - Private community for serious caterers: https://www.skool.com/mobile-catering-accelerator/about
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