We’ve got some exciting news to share… drumroll, please!
Zupa Tech Limited, a leading provider of catering management solutions, is now part of the Volaris family! This exciting acquisition is a major step forward in expanding Volaris’ food service and hospitality vertical. Under the leadership of Ruth Mills, Zupa and IndiCater are joining forces, bringing together over 40 years of combined hospitality expertise. Together, we’ll be on a mission to deliver even more value and support to all of our amazing clients.
Welcome onboard, Zupa!
Introducing Zupa
Zupa is a UK-based technology leader in catering and food service management software. Its flagship product, Caternet, has been a top choice for food service operators across the hospitality, leisure, education, and care sectors for 20 years. Just like IndiCater, Zupa has been designed with hospitality experts in mind, Caternet enhances operational efficiency and cost control. Their user-friendly, web-based platform offers comprehensive features, including procurement, purchasing, invoice processing, sales analysis, recipe management, and allergen reporting.
Head over to the Zupa website to learn a little more: https://www.zupa.com/
What does this acquisition mean for IndiCater and Zupa customers?
You can count on the same great experience! Both teams will remain fully committed to delivering the excellent customer service and product experience you’ve all come to expect. Zupa will continue to offer the Caternet product under the leadership of COO Neil Shayle, with the added support of IndiCater’s Managing Director, Ruth Mills. And Mark McCarthy, Zupa’s CEO and CFO, will step into the role of CFO for both teams. Ruth will continue as Managing Director of IndiCater and still work closely with all of IndiCater’s amazing customers.
What are the benefits of Zupa joining IndiCater and the Volaris family?
Shared expertise: With over 20 years of experience each, both IndiCater and Zupa bring a wealth of knowledge in the hospitality industry. By teaming up, we can exchange best practices and product insights, leading to even more innovative and effective solutions for our customers.
Combined resources: This collaboration brings two close-knit, agile teams together. Nearly doubling our people and talent means we can share knowledge, leverage resources, and ultimately provide better service while driving further innovation across both teams and products.
A warm welcome to Zupa!
While there are plenty of exciting updates and announcements ahead, we want to take a moment to extend a very warm welcome. The Zupa team is filled with incredibly talented individuals who share our passion for the hospitality industry, and we can’t wait to work together to create something truly exceptional.
“We are thrilled to welcome Zupa’s exceptional team. Our shared commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction makes this deal a natural fit,” said Mills. “We are looking forward to the journey ahead and are particularly excited to have Mark bring his invaluable financial and operational expertise to the role of CFO for our combined group.”
– Ruth Mills, Managing Director
We’re just getting started, so stay tuned for more updates as this exciting partnership unfolds. If you’re an existing customer with questions, feel free to reach out to your account manager or drop us a message here. If you’re new and curious about how this acquisition could benefit your business, drop us a message – we’d love to chat!

