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Self-Serve Event Menu & Estimate Builder

SELF-SERVE EVENT MENUS. Let clients build their own catering menu & get an instant estimate.

Stop losing hours to back-and-forth menu chats. Give clients a live, self-serve event menu on your website where they pick packages or dishes, set guest counts, and see an instant estimate—powered directly by your Google Sheet.

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✓ 100% Managed in Google Sheets ✓ Instant Branded PDF Quotes ✓ Zero Monthly Software Subscriptions
Artisanal French Viennoiserie Catering Spread by boutique bakehouse

“We used to lose 10 hours every week typing pricing back and forth on WhatsApp. With goldenBox, our clients build their own breakfast boxes and submit confirmed orders while we bake.”

— Chef Camille Laurent Artisanal Pastry Studio, Lyon
⚡ In Plain English

goldenBox is a self-serve catering menu and quote builder for independent bakeries, pastry studios, and boutique caterers. Instead of paying for heavy hotel-style catering software or waiting on a web designer every time your menu changes, you manage your dishes, packages, and prices straight in Google Sheets—and your website's live quote calculator updates automatically.

The Web Designer Bottleneck

Why do independent bakeries have outdated website menus?

Why menus fall behind: In most independent bakeries and kitchens, the website menu is months out of date. Because a web designer takes a week or two and charges $75–$150 just to swap a few items, kitchens put off updates and keep sending old PDFs on WhatsApp.

When butter prices spike or seasonal berries arrive, you adjust your internal recipe costing immediately. But updating your public website? That means emailing your web designer, waiting two weeks, and paying an hourly fee just to fix a paragraph.

Result? Your website menu stays permanently outdated, customers request discontinued items, and you end up quoting prices on WhatsApp while flour is on your hands.

“If you can edit a cell in Google Sheets on your phone, you have already mastered goldenBox. Change the price in column D, and your website reflects it before you finish your coffee.”

Busy commercial kitchen chef rolling pastry dough with no time for computer administration

The Real Bottleneck

How much time do kitchens lose quoting orders by hand?

Where the hours go: Independent kitchens spend around 10 hours a week replying to WhatsApp messages, working out per-person quantities, checking allergy notes, and redoing quotes from scratch every time a client changes their guest count.

You don't need complicated, expensive catering software. You just need a way to stop typing out the same catering prices three times a day.

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The "Can you send a menu PDF?" Nightmare

You send an un-costed PDF attachment. The client can't read it on mobile, has no idea what it costs for 45 people, and sends 12 follow-up messages asking for quotes.

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The Kitchen WhatsApp Chain

Event inquiries get buried between supplier delivery notes and employee shift chats. Orders get missed, allergy notes get forgotten, and details get scrambled.

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The Kitchen Calculator Slog

Every quote requires recalculating pastry count per guest, minimum order thresholds, delivery buffers, and sales tax by hand on scratch paper.

Zero Complicated Software

Why is Google Sheets better than traditional catering software?

Built for real kitchens: Traditional catering software costs $1,500–$3,500 a year and comes with complicated banquet systems most small kitchens stop using within a few months. With Google Sheets, you update your menu in seconds using a spreadsheet you already know.

You don't need a dedicated iPad, complicated software, or hours of training videos. Your entire menu lives in a standard Google Sheet that you already own.

Add a seasonal Plum Tart in a new row, write a warm description, check the online (orderable) box, and close the tab. goldenBox automatically updates your live website menu within seconds.

100% OWNED Lives in your personal Google Drive
< 60 SECONDS Fast automatic menu updates
$0 / MO No monthly software subscription fees
GoldenBox Bakehouse — Catering Menu ⚡ Live Sync ☆ 🗀 ☁️
A B C D E F G
1 menu section item description add_on price online (orderable)
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Morning Spread ▾
 Flaky Normandy butter pastries, seasonal fruit & warm brioche, baked fresh at 5 AM.
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Morning Spread ▾
 AOP Butter Croissant & Pain au Chocolat 24-hour fermented sourdough viennoiserie with Valrhona 70% dark batons ✓
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Morning Spread ▾
 Smoked Salmon & Dill Brioche Tartlets House-cured Scottish salmon, whipped lemon mascarpone, crispy capers ✓
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Morning Spread ▾
 Cardamom & Roasted Fig Bostock Toasted brioche soaked in orange blossom syrup with frangipane & fresh figs ✓
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autumn-2026 ▾
Morning Spread ▾
 + Delivered in eco-compostable display crates with napkins & wooden serving tongs
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Morning Spread ▾
 Complete breakfast catering package · Minimum 15 guests · Taxes extra $16.50 ✓
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Morning Spread ▾
 Specialty Batch Brew Coffee Urn Single-origin thermal dispenser with oat milk, raw sugar & double-wall cups yes $3.50 ✓

Simple Day-to-Day Management

Manage from Google Sheets or a simple Order Dashboard.

Run a single kitchen from your Google Sheet—or use the built-in Order Dashboard when you have multiple cafés, tasting visits, or a team.

Option 01 · Google Sheets Best for 1 kitchen

Manage 100% in Google Sheets

Update dishes and prices in your spreadsheet. Every new event inquiry appears automatically as a row with an instant email alert.

Option 02 · Built-In Order Dashboard Best for 1–5 cafés & staff

Manage in the Simple Order Dashboard

See all inquiries on your phone or laptop, send orders to different cafés, book tastings, and keep your Google Sheet updated automatically.

GOLDENBOX CAFÉ Dashboard
Camille · Owner · 3 cafés

See Every Inquiry from First Message to Event Day

Know who to call back today, who changed their menu, and which events are confirmed.

New Contacted Quoted Confirmed Completed
#1048
Clara Moreau · Corporate High Tea 07 Nov · 65 guests · High Tea Package
Quoted Menu updated Corporate Team
#1047
Lucas Bernard · Wedding Brunch 14 Nov · 90 guests · Live Pastry Bar
Contacted Call back today Tasting Flagship Café
#1044
Atelier Vela · Brand Launch Boxes 06 Nov · 40 guests · Gift Hampers · Deposit paid
Confirmed Westside Bakery

Send Orders to the Nearest Café or Your Main Team

House party orders go straight to the customer's chosen café; large corporate orders go to your main team.

Your Cafés & Teams (3)
Flagship Café Local orders & tastings (Mon–Sat)
WhatsApp + Email ✓
Westside Bakery Local orders & tastings (Thu–Sun)
WhatsApp + Email ✓
Corporate Team Handles all corporate & bulk hamper orders
Main Team ✓
Who Handles Each Menu
Menu Type Handled By Flagship Café Westside Bakery
High Tea & Grazing Each café ✓ ✓
Live Pastry Bar Each café ✓ —
Gift Hampers (50+ boxes) Corporate Team Sent to Corporate Team

Book Paid or Free Tasting Visits

Customers can pick a time to taste your dishes at your café or at their place before confirming a large event.

Tasting Visit · #1047

Flagship Café · 08 Nov, 2:00 PM · 4 guests · 3 dishes chosen

  1. Send payment link on WhatsApp or Email
  2. Mark tasting fee as Paid
  3. Confirm visit time with the customer
  4. Mark Done after the tasting
Simple Tasting Rules
WhereYour Café or Client's Place
Days & HoursMon–Sat · 11:00–16:00
Group SizeUp to 4 guests per visit
CalendarAdds to your phone calendar

Shared Event Calendar & Staff Access

Each café manager sees only their own store's orders, and your Google Sheet stays updated automatically.

Staff Access
Camille Laurent · Owner Sees all cafés, prices & settings
All cafés
Marcello Rossi · Manager Sends final quotes & confirms bookings
Flagship Café
Sophie Garnier · Staff Calls customers & adds follow-up notes
Westside Bakery
Daily Kitchen Helpers
  • 8:00 AM Morning Email: Start the day with a simple email listing new inquiries, follow-ups, and today's events.
  • Saved to Google Sheets: Every order, tasting, and note is also copied into your Google Sheet every morning.
  • Download Records Anytime: Save a copy of all your orders and customer details whenever you want.
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What We Do & What We Don't

What goldenBox does NOT do

One job, done properly: goldenBox is built strictly for self-serve catering quotes and instant menu updates. We don't sell counter tills, table-booking systems, or take a cut of your orders—so you keep 100% of what you earn without extra software.
No Hardware

Not a Point-of-Sale (POS) System

goldenBox does not provide counter card terminals, cash drawers, or kitchen receipt printers. It handles catering orders, not counter coffee sales.

0% Commission

Zero Transaction Fees or Cuts

We take zero commission on food sales. Client payments settle directly through your existing bank transfer, Stripe, or invoicing system.

No Table Turns

Not Dine-In Floorplan Software

We do not manage dining room tables, seating charts, or reservation waitlists. goldenBox is purely for catering, events, and bulk bakery orders.

No New Software

No Complicated Software to Learn

There are no complicated dashboards or new programs to set up. Everything lives in your familiar Google Sheet.

Honest Comparison

How goldenBox compares to the alternatives

We built this specifically for independent kitchens who are tired of paying thousands for software they only use 5% of.

Feature / Workflow goldenBox Manual (Paper & WhatsApp) Complicated Catering Software
Menu Updates Type in Google Sheets cell Reprint paper / edit Canva PDF Click through complicated software menus
Client Self-Service Quotes ✅ Instant real-time slider ❌ No (You calculate manually) ⚠️ Clunky corporate portals
Instant PDF Generation ✅ Branded downloadable PDF ❌ None or manual export ⚠️ Standard generic printouts
Cost per Year One-time setup / Zero monthly cut $0 (Costs 10 hrs/week labor) $1,500 – $3,500 / year
Web Designer Dependency Zero (Embeds once, self-updates) High (Need help editing HTML) Medium (Need tech onboarding)

One-Time Setup · Zero Monthly Fees

Simple one-time pricing. Own your menu builder forever.

Pay once for your setup and handover. Run it on your own Google Sheet with zero monthly operating costs for the self-host, self-maintain option.

ONE-TIME LICENSE & SETUP 50% EARLY LAUNCH PRICE
$199 $99 USD one-time · pre-tax
Only for first 100 caterers Only 15 spots left
85 / 100 already done 15 spots remaining at 50% off

✓ $0 / month operating cost (self-host & self-maintain)

Includes your live self-serve menu builder, connected Google Sheet master template, and one-time setup support.

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One-time setup support is included. Any additional customization or bespoke feature work is quoted and charged separately.

DELIVERABLES

What You Get

  • Event menu plannerLive estimates on your site or a link.
  • Google SheetYou edit dishes, packages, prices.
  • Estimate & menu cardUpdates live. Printable.
  • Zero monthly costSelf-hosted. 0% commission.
INCLUDED ONBOARDING

What We Provide

  • SetupSheet connected, planner on your site.
  • Brand stylingYour colours and fonts.
  • HandoverYou update prices yourself.
  • Custom workQuoted separately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know as an independent food business

I am not a tech person. Can I really manage this myself?
Yes, 100%. If you know how to type in a Google Sheets cell on your laptop or phone, you can manage goldenBox completely. To change a price, you simply open your spreadsheet, change a number, and close it. The live catering builder on your website updates automatically. You never need to edit HTML, touch code, or wait on a web designer.
How does it embed into my existing website?
Whether your website is on Squarespace, WordPress, Shopify, Wix, Webflow, or custom HTML, goldenBox embeds seamlessly with a single line of script code, just like embedding a YouTube video. If you don't have a website yet, we can host your entire menu page on your own domain with zero setup.
Why not just buy standard catering software?
Traditional catering software is built for 500-person hotel banquets with multi-room scheduling, ingredient warehouse inventory, and complex accounting. It is expensive ($1,500–$3,500/yr), complicated, and takes weeks to set up. Most bakers and boutique caterers abandon it within 2 months and go back to pen and paper. goldenBox gives you the self-serve ordering power without the bloat.
Can I set minimum guest counts and notice periods?
Yes. You define your rules in your Google Sheet: minimum guests (e.g. 20 guests), advance notice required (e.g. 72 hours), and blackout dates. The website enforces them automatically.
Does goldenBox take a percentage cut of my catering revenue?
No. goldenBox charges zero transaction fees and zero commissions on your food sales. Payment collection and final invoice settlement occur directly between you and your client via your existing bank transfer, Stripe, or invoicing setup.
What happens when an event host submits a catering request?
When an event host submits a request, goldenBox performs three actions simultaneously: (1) It logs a comprehensive lead and order breakdown row into your Google Sheet, (2) It generates a branded, downloadable PDF estimate for the client, and (3) It dispatches an immediate notification to the kitchen via Email or Telegram with the client's contact details and itemized choices.
What if my internet goes down in the kitchen?
Your online menu stays 100% live and accessible to clients around the clock, even if your kitchen loses power or Wi-Fi. Every order submitted while you are offline is safely recorded in your Google Sheet waiting for you when you reconnect.
How does goldenBox handle dietary restrictions like Gluten-Free or Vegan?
Dietary tags (Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free) are tagged in the Dishes tab of your Google Sheet. The customer-facing planner displays clear dietary badges next to every item and allows planners to filter or select customized items for allergy-sensitive guests.

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Purpose-built tools for underserved small businesses

goldenBox is built and operated by StayBoba—an independent product house that builds focused, practical tools for the underserved corners of small business across three continents.

Thousands of real everyday business problems still don't have the right solution—leaving independent bakeries, caterers, and local operators stuck between expensive corporate software and manual WhatsApp chaos. With 39+ products shipped globally, StayBoba builds simple, reliable tools that solve one problem exceptionally well.

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