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OrdersOrder #1043
Order #1043 — Nexa CorpApproved Corporate lunch · Thu, Sep 10 · On-site · 60 guests
Total prep time8 hrs 30 minAll tasks, each counted alone
Optimised prep time7 hrs 15 minSaves 1 hr 15 min by batching
Pending prep time5 hrs 20 minScheduled and pending tasks
Tasks72 completed · 5 scheduled · 0 pending
How batching saves time3 shared prep cards
make vodka sauceCan be done 3 days before · Tue, Sep 82 ordersComplete
sear chicken breastCan be done 1 day before · Wed, Sep 92 ordersPending
cook penne pasta and package parmesan cheeseCan be done 3 days before · Tue, Sep 82 ordersComplete
fry wonton tacosCan be done 1 day before · Wed, Sep 9Pending
prep tuna, avo, microgreens for tuna tacosMust be done same day · Thu, Sep 10Pending
make spicy mayoCan be done 3 days before · Tue, Sep 8Complete
OrdersOrder #1043
Order #1043 — Nexa CorpCompleted Corporate lunch · Thu, Sep 10 · all 7 tasks complete
How batching saves timeLike tasks merged across orders on the prep list
Without batching8 h 30 m
Optimized7 h 15 m
Actual time7 h 5 m
1 h 15 m savedon 3 tasks shared with order #1044
Tasks merged across ordersSaved
Menu ItemsSeared Tuna Nicoise SaladEdit
Edit menu itemSeared Tuna Nicoise Salad · 3 tasks Save changes
Tasks3
sear ahi tuna for nicoise saladMust be done same day · GrillView Task
blanch green beans and boil eggs for nicoiseCan be done 1 day before · Sides/Veg SauteView Task
make lemon dijon vinaigretteCan be done 7 days before · Soups/Sauces · Recipe: Lemon Dijon VinaigretteView Task
Removed: make lemon dijon vinaigretteThe library keeps it for the other menu items
make honey dijon vinaigretteCan be done 7 days before · Soups/Sauces · Recipe: Honey Dijon VinaigretteFrom library

Changes apply immediately to upcoming orders that use this menu item. Past orders are never changed.

Came with the task, entered once
AbilitySoups/Sauces Prep rule7 days before Prep times7 brackets RecipeHoney Dijon
Menu ItemsAdd menu item
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Menu itemTasksLocationsOrders
#1046 · Aria BennettSat, Sep 12 · 100 guestsOn-siteFirst Kitchen
#1049 · Halcyon MediaTue, Sep 15 · 60 guestsDrop-offDowntown Kitchen
#1053 · M. AlvarezFri, Sep 18 · 100 guestsOn-siteDowntown Kitchen

Same 3 tasks, recipes and label on every order

Tofu Peanut Satay - Entree5All locations3
Pistachio Crusted Halibut4First Kitchen1
OrdersOrder #1046
Order #1046 — Aria BennettApproved Wedding reception · Sat, Sep 12 · 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Event details Guests90100 ServiceOn-site KitchenFirst Kitchen
Allergy / Restrictions From client (standing)Shellfish allergy This event—4 guests gluten-free
Notes External notes (printed)Plated dinner, salad course at 6:00 PM Staff special instructionsLoad in through the barn’s side door by 1:00 PM
Allergy / Restrictions From client (standing)—
This event— This event · Saved4 guests gluten-free
OrdersOrder #1053Edit
Edit order #1053Approved M. Alvarez rehearsal dinner · Fri, Sep 18 · 100 guests
Pending prep time9 hrs 30 min8 hrs 15 minFor pending tasks1 hr 15 min off the prep list
FreezerNothing to pull1 Pull from FreezerNo frozen items on this orderThu, Sep 17, the day before
Tofu Peanut Satay - EntreePrep state per task, for this order100 guests5 tasks
make peanut sauce for peanut chicken/tofu satayCan be done 7 days before
Task notes…
Made fresh for this order: 1 h 15 min on Mon, Sep 14 Already made: no prep task, 1 h 15 min freed this week From your freezer: pulled Thu, Sep 17, no prep needed Made on a light day, frozen, pulled Thu, Sep 17
marinate tofu for peanut tofu satayCan be done 5 days before
Task notes…
9:41
AK
My DayThursday, September 10 · First Kitchen
Tasks3 of 7 done4 of 7 doneYour Events1ScheduleShift today
Today’s tasks
make spicy mayoNexa (60)7:40 AM
fry wonton tacosNexa (60)10:24 AM
prep tuna, avo, microgreens for tuna tacosNexa (60)
saute brocoliniNexa (60) Gluten-free: 2 guests
Office · Jordan Reyes
Order #1043Nexa Corp · Sep 10Live
Pending prep time5 hrs 20 min3 hrs 50 min
make spicy mayoAhmed Khan · 7:40 AMComplete
fry wonton tacosAhmed Khan · todayAhmed Khan · 10:24 AMPendingComplete
prep tuna, avo, microgreensAhmed Khan · todayPending

Phone, tablet or computerUpdated from Ahmed’s phone

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OrdersOrder #1046
Order #1046 — Aria BennettDraftApproved Wedding reception · Sat, Sep 12 · 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Edit order
Total prep time9 hrs 45 minAll tasks, each counted alone
Optimised prep time9 hrs 45 min8 hrs 50 minBatching shows once tasks are on a prep list55 min saved
Pending prep time9 hrs 45 min8 hrs 50 minScheduled and pending tasks
On-site100 guests 3 items12 tasks
Seared Elk Wonton Crispsseared elk tenderloin, pickled cabbage, grilled pineapple5 tasks
Seared Tuna Nicoise Saladmixed greens, egg, green beans, olives, cherry tomato3 tasks
Pistachio Crusted Halibutserved with citrus beet salad, peppercorn yogurt, charred mild jalapeno puree4 tasks
OrdersNew order
New orderDraft Kestrel Group · Thu, Sep 10 · First Kitchen · On-site · 40 guests
Menu items0
No menu items yetAdd one from your library. Its tasks come with it.
Seared Tuna Nicoise Salad Guests
Prep rules, abilities and times included Manage
OrdersOrder #1043Edit
Edit order #1043Approved Nexa Corp · Thu, Sep 10 · On-site · 60 guests
Event detailsAll optional. Allergy info combines with the client’s standing allergy note.
Allergy / Restrictions Staff special instructionsSet up the taco bar first, then the pasta station External notesLunch at 12:00 PM in the fourth floor boardroom
Nothing outstanding
Saved · Jordan Reyes · just now
Order #1043
Allergy / Restrictions · This event2 guests gluten-free, keep their pasta separate
My Day · Maria López
Sep 10, 2026 – Thursday – Nexa Corp – On-site – 60 Guests2 guests gluten-free, keep their pasta separate
Order sheet Printed with the allergy note
Prep list · Tue, Sep 8
cook penne pasta and package parmesan cheese45 min · 60 guestsAnyone can do2 guests gluten-free
FromScaledToAria BennettSubjectYour order #1046 is confirmed for Sat, Sep 12
Scaled

Hi Aria,

Thank you for booking with us! Your in-house catering order is confirmed. Here are the details:

Date
Sat, Sep 12 · 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Service
On-site · 100 guests
Address
Juniper Barn, Wilson WY 83014
Menu
Seared Elk Wonton Crisps, Seared Tuna Nicoise Salad, Pistachio Crusted Halibut

Our team will arrive to set up and serve at your venue. Questions? Just reply to this email.

ScalednowEvent details changedOrder #1043 has been updated.
ScaledTo Maria López

Hi Maria,

The Nexa Corp lunch on Thu, Sep 10 has changed:

Start time
12:00 PM 11:00 AM
Guests
60 90
Allergy
2 guests gluten-free
Open My Day

Also sent to Ahmed Khan and Jordan Reyes

Account SettingsEmail Templates
Order Confirmation — In-HouseEditing the company default
SubjectYour order #{order_number} is confirmed for {event_date}
Insert placeholder

Hi {client_first_name},

Thank you for booking with us! Your in-house catering order is confirmed. Here are the details:

{order_details}{order_menu_details}

ScaledPreview with sample data

Hi Aria,

Thank you for booking with us! Your in-house catering order is confirmed. Here are the details:

Date
Sat, Sep 12 · 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Service
On-site · 100 guests
Menu
Seared Elk Wonton Crisps, Seared Tuna Nicoise Salad

We can’t wait to cook for your guests. Your chef will call the week of the event.

Tasks

The building block of every prep plan

Assign an ability, time to complete, and prep rules one time. The system then optimizes each week automatically.

OrdersOrder #1046
Order #1046 — Aria BennettApprovedWedding reception · Sat, Sep 12 · On-site · 100 guests
Herb Roast Chickenwith pan gravy and seasonal vegetables100 guests4 tasks
Prep tasks
roast herb chickenMust be done same dayPending
make mashed potatoesCan be done 1 day beforePending
make crunchy roasted potatoesCan be done 1 day before · added to this orderAdded
make pan gravyCan be done 3 days beforeComplete
prep seasonal vegetablesCan be done 2 days beforePending
OrdersOrder #1043Edit
Edit order #1043ApprovedNexa Corp · Thu, Sep 10 · On-site · 60 guests
Ahi Tuna Tacoswonton tacos, ahi tuna, avocado, microgreens60 guests3 tasks
make spicy mayoCan be done 3 days before
prep ahi tunaMust be done same day
make pickled red onionCan be done 5 days before
Nothing outstandingNote saved to the order
My DayTuesday, September 8 · First Kitchen
Today’s tasksSep 8, 2026 - Tuesday
Prep Tasks
make spicy mayoNexa (60) · Ahi Tuna TacosMake 1 c, package separately
make vodka sauceNexa (60) · Penne alla Vodka
prep ahi tunaNexa (60) · Ahi Tuna Tacos8:40 AM
OrdersOrder #1043Edit
make vodka sauceCan be done 3 days before · Order #1043
Prep list · Week of Sep 7 – 13Scheduled on Tue, Sep 8
Mon 7 make peanut sauce45 min make vodka sauce1 h 30 minTo be frozen
Tue 8 make spicy mayo30 min make vodka sauce1 h 30 min
Wed 9 sear chicken breast1 h 30 min Pull from Freezermake vodka sauce
Thu 10 · event saute brocolini1 h 15 min prep tuna, avo, microgreens1 h 30 min

No prep state: the task stays where its prep rule put it.

OrdersOrder #1043
Order #1043 — Nexa CorpApproved Corporate lunch · Thu, Sep 10 · On-site · 60 guests
Penne alla Vodka with ChickenPrep tasks, timed by their prep rules60 guests4 tasks
TaskScheduled
make vodka sauceCan be done 3 days before · Soups/Sauces
cook penne pasta and package parmesan cheeseCan be done 3 days before · Anyone can doTue, Sep 8
sear chicken breastCan be done 1 day before · Sides/Veg SauteWed, Sep 9
saute brocoliniMust be done same day · Sides/Veg SauteThu, Sep 10
Prep ListsSep 7 – 13, 2026Week of Sep 7 – 13, 2026Active
Sep 7Monday · 4 tasksSep 8Tuesday · 6 tasksSep 9Wednesday · 5 tasksSep 10Thursday · 4 tasks
MLMaria López9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
3h 0m / 8h 0m · 3 tasks
make vodka sauce1 h 30 min · 60 guestsSoups/Sauces2 orders make peanut sauce for peanut chicken/tofu satay45 min · 40 guestsSoups/Sauces make ginger creme fraiche45 min · 100 guests
LFLena Fischer9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
2h 45m / 8h 0m · 2 tasks
cook penne pasta and package parmesan cheese45 min · 60 guestsAnyone can do2 orders make citrus beet salad - Pistachio Crusted Halibut2 h · 100 guestsSalad Prep
Tasksmake vodka sauceRecipe
Vodka SauceOn make vodka sauce · Order #1043 · 60 guests
Servings10Yield2½ qtLocationsAll locations
Scale recipe610 → 60 servings
Not saved
Ingredients
168 ozcrushed tomatoes
6 cheavy cream
3 cvodka
12shallots, minced
24garlic, cloves

Editable after approval

Changes? No problem.

OrdersOrder #1043Edit
Edit order #1043Approved Nexa Corp · Corporate lunch · On-site
This order is approved. Each section saves on its own, and the prep lists update with every save.
Client & eventUnsavedSaved
Event date Thu, Sep 10, 2026 Fri, Sep 11, 2026
Start time12:00 PM11:00 AM Finish time3:00 PM
Event address 400 Pearl St, Wilson WY 83014 75 Kestrel Way, Wilson WY 83014
Saving retimes every prep task to the new date.7 prep tasks retimed · regenerate the list to place them
OrdersOrder #1043
Order #1043 — Nexa CorpApproved Corporate lunch · Thu, Sep 10 · On-site · 60 guests
Total prep time8 hrs 30 min10 hrs 45 minAll tasks, each counted alone
Pending prep time5 hrs 20 min7 hrs 35 minScheduled and pending tasks
Menu items2
Penne alla Vodka with Chicken60 guests4 tasks
make vodka sauceRecipe: Vodka SauceVodka Sauce - Dairy FreeUpdated
sear chicken breastCan be done 1 day beforeChange
Ahi Tuna Tacos60 guests3 tasks
Seared Tuna Nicoise SaladAdded3 tasks
OrdersOrder #1043Edit
Start time 12:00 PM → 11:00 AMClient & event · Order #1043
Saving tells the event staff right away
ScalednowEvent details changedOrder #1043 has been updated.
ScaledSame notice by email
Event staff0 of 3 toldEvent staff told
JRJordan ReyesOwner · email · in the appWaitingSent
MLMaria LópezEvent Chefs · text · email · in the appWaitingSent
AKAhmed KhanEvent Chefs · text · email · in the appWaitingSent
OrdersOrder #1043Edit
Lunch2 menu items · 7 tasks Guests on Lunch6090
Prep list · Wed, Sep 9Order #1043 · 60 guestsUpdated · 90 guests
MLMaria López9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
3h 0m4h 0m / 8h 0m · 2 tasks
make vodka sauce1h 30m · 60 guests2h 0m · 90 guests sear chicken breast1h 30m · 60 guests2h 0m · 90 guests
AKAhmed Khan9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
2h 0m2h 30m / 8h 0m · 2 tasks
fry wonton tacos1h 30m · 60 guests2h 0m · 90 guests make spicy mayo30 min · 60 guests30 min · 90 guests
Grocery listIn sync with the orderLinked order changedIn sync with the order In syncIn sync

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#1046 · Aria BennettSat, Sep 12 · 100 guests Approved
  1. Prep plan12 tasks timed by your prep rules
  2. Grocery listReady to generate from the recipes
  3. Equipment checklistGear for every dish, ready to pack
  4. ConfirmationsSent to the client
  5. ScheduleAssigned staff on the schedule
Draft · nothing started yetEverything is ready

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

More questions? See the full FAQ

How is Scaled different from other catering software?

Most catering software helps you manage orders. Scaled goes further by automatically building your weekly prep plan from approved events, grouping tasks, assigning work, balancing workloads, and helping your kitchen stay ahead.

What is different about our prep engine?

Our revolutionary prep engine is patent pending. Unlike other catering software, it builds realistic prep schedules from staff availability, abilities, task timing, and order needs, merging the same task across events, scaling quantities to the guest count, and assigning each task to the right chef.

Can Scaled handle multiple events at the same time?

Yes. Scaled merges the same prep task across events, scales it to the combined guest count, and gives managers a live view of progress across all orders, teams, and dates, so you can even judge capacity for last-minute bookings.

Will my team need extensive training?

No. Scaled is designed to be clean, user-friendly, and customizable to how your team already works, and every user can switch the interface to their preferred language, so kitchen, delivery, and event staff all work confidently.

Can I assign prep tasks to specific chefs?

Yes. Tasks are matched to each chef's skills, availability, and remaining time, and every task shows who completed it and when. Staff can also clock in and out from their phones, so hours are tracked automatically.

Does Scaled work for both small and large catering businesses?

Both. Every account gets the whole platform, with scheduling, permissions, your own branding and reporting, whether you run one kitchen or many. As you grow, you add members and locations, not features.

Can I try Scaled before subscribing?

Yes, every plan starts with a 14-day free trial, no credit card required. You can build real prep plans with your own orders before deciding.

Does Scaled integrate with other business tools?

Yes. Hours, tips, and reimbursements are tracked per event and compiled into a payroll report you can print or send to your accounting team. Automatic email and SMS updates keep staff and clients informed.

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