Pioneering change in catering: Mike Day on creating IndiCater
Every great business starts with an idea, a challenge, or a moment of clarity that acts as a catalyst for action. For IndiCater, that moment came when our founder was working in an industry still running on spreadsheets… and he imagined something better. What began as a simple frustration in the early days of the […]
Continuing Snack-tember for long term change
What is Snack-tember? Snack-tember is a month-long campaign run by the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) in September 2025 that replaces their previous Healthy Eating Week. Snacking is a big part of daily eating for children hence why there is such a big focus on it in 2025. It’s aimed at children and young people aged […]
Celebrating 25 years of hospitality
This year, IndiCater is celebrating a huge milestone: 25 years in hospitality! Over the last quarter-century, we’ve had the privilege of working with incredible catering teams in schools, care homes, pubs, and contract kitchens. We’ve shared triumphs, tackled challenges, and learned more than we could have imagined about what it takes to support hospitality teams in […]
Why garden centre hospitality is the key to year-round revenue growth
For many UK garden centres, revenue follows a familiar seasonal, predictable pattern. Spring brings the planting rush, Christmas drives festive footfall, and in between, there can be frustrating lulls in both sales and visitors. But there’s one part of the business that doesn’t need to follow the same frustrating pattern… your café or restaurant. Now, […]
Meet the team blog series – Gill Bye
In this edition of our ‘meet the team’ series, we caught up with Gill to learn more about her role at IndiCater, her passion for ‘her’ clients, and the advice from her dad that’s guided her throughout her career. With over eight years at IndiCater and a background in client relationship management, Gill brings a […]
How garden centres and schools can inspire the next generation of home growers
As the days get longer and the sun starts to hang around a little more, it’s a sure sign that summer is finally here! It’s also the perfect time for UK garden centres and schools to team up and inspire families and children to start growing their own food at home. With warm weather, extra […]
Meet the IndiCater team – Natalie Jobson
This month, the spotlight is on our Professional Services Manager, Natalie. Her passion for hospitality, love of great food, and dedication to client success makes her an invaluable part of what we do. From her roots as a Chef to her behind-the-scenes work helping clients get the most from IndiCater, her journey is one full […]
The spreadsheet mistake that’s costing caterers thousands
In catering, there’s a lot to juggle! Tight budgets, client expectations, food safety, sustainability and the daily pressure of delivering delicious food at scale. Whether you’re feeding busy offices, managing multiple school sites, or supporting residents in care homes, everything needs to run like clockwork. And yet… many caterers are still running the show with […]
Meet the IndiCater team – Kelly Dillet
We’re sitting down with our Marketing Manager, Kelly, to get a behind-the-scenes look at life at IndiCater – from her career journey and love for the hospitality industry, to her thoughts on food tech, favourite (sort of Italian) dishes, and the best advice she’s ever received. Let’s get to know IndiCater’s Marketing Manager, Kelly Dillet […]
When size becomes a setback in hospitality software choices
Within the hospitality and catering world, technology plays an increasingly important role in helping businesses run smoothly, save money, and meet ever-evolving customer expectations. When it comes to choosing new hospitality software, it’s completely natural to lean towards the biggest names in the market. The platform with the longest feature list or the widest reach. […]