Warehouse & stock
You define a critical level for each product. When available stock falls below that level, the item is highlighted in the list. Waste and loss occurring during transfers between warehouses remains visible as a separate record.
Track warehouse waste, invoice price deviation and per-portion calories from one screen.
Ycater is a desktop application built for kitchens producing bulk meals. It flags stock items that fall below their critical level, reads supplier invoices and compares them against the agreed price, and calculates calories per recipe.
How does it work?
The four core flows of the application, in short diagrams.
Invoice reading (OCR)
Scan a supplier invoice; line items are processed into the system automatically. If the invoice amount deviates from the agreed price you entered for that product, a warning is generated without waiting for manual comparison.
Recipes, cost & calories
You define each dish by ingredient quantities; raw-material cost per portion is calculated automatically. Calorie values come from a built-in reference table compiled from international and national food composition databases such as USDA FoodData Central and TürKomp; a value can also be entered manually for any product.
Reporting & multi-warehouse operation
The main dashboard shows monthly invoice count, pending drafts, price changes and stock discrepancies at a glance. You track stock separately across multiple warehouses/branches without losing central visibility.
- Menu Planning — daily/weekly menus automatically derive raw-material needs.
- Agreed Prices — record contract prices per supplier/product in the system.
- Invoice Generation — edit the invoice issued to your customer directly in the app.
- User Management — admin/manager roles and warehouse-level permissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ycater a subscription?
Yes. The Ycater license is offered as an annual subscription; updates and support are included for the license term.
How does the demo work?
The demo is a time-limited trial requested directly through your browser; no installation is required. Our team will send you access details after your request.
Which businesses is Ycater suited for?
It is designed for catering companies producing bulk meals, corporate cafeterias, and businesses running a central kitchen operation.
Where is our data stored?
Ycater runs as a desktop application; your operational data is stored locally, while licensing and synchronization use a secure cloud infrastructure.
How many users/warehouses can I run?
The number of users and warehouses depends on your license package; details can be discussed when you request a demo.
Would you like to try Ycater at your business?
Get in touch to request a demo; we'll set up a tailored walkthrough and trial access for you.