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Turn Catering Orders Into a Timed Kitchen Prep Schedule

Nail every event — convert each catering order into a back-timed prep schedule so the kitchen knows exactly what to make and when.

difficulty Intermediatesetup 40 minresult The kitchen works from a precise, back-timed prep plan for every event, reducing rush and errors.—
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  1. 1

    Receive the Order

    Add a Webhook node capturing the menu, quantities and event time.

  2. 2

    Look Up Prep Times

    Add a Google Sheets node fetching each dish's prep duration and steps.

  3. 3

    Back-Time the Schedule

    Add a Code node computing when to start each dish so everything is ready at event time.

  4. 4

    Share With the Kitchen

    Add a Slack node posting the timed prep schedule to the kitchen channel.

  5. 5

    Activate and Test

    Activate the workflow and submit a test order. Confirm the schedule back-times correctly.

Frequently asked questions

Can it account for oven capacity?

Add capacity constraints so overlapping dishes are staggered to fit available equipment.

What about shopping lists?

Roll up ingredients across orders into a consolidated purchasing list for the event.

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