Caterer Manager vs EventDesigner: which one for a caterer in France?
EventDesigner (Déclic Informatique) is a modular French software for caterers and event organizers, sold on subscription with a one-year commitment and no published price. Caterer Manager is an all-in-one platform built in Québec City, sold in France in euros with public prices. Both are in French and cover quotes, event sheets, production and invoicing.
Updated October 4, 2026In short
- CM: public prices from €125 excl. VAT per month, nine modules, CRM included from Professionnel, online ordering, support in French.
- EventDesigner: monthly or yearly subscription, modules à la carte, packs of 2, 5 or 10 users, price on request, free 20-minute presentation, 78 news articles.
- To compare, you must ask EventDesigner for a quote; CM shows everything.
Side by side
| Criterion | Caterer Manager | EventDesigner | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | CAD $199 / month, 1 seat (yearly); $239 monthly | Not published (monthly or yearly subscription, 1-year commitment) | 1, 2 |
| Additional user | CAD $50 / month (Essential and Professional); unlimited on Enterprise | Packs of 2, 5 and 10 users; price not published | 1, 2 |
| Setup fees | No mandatory fee; data migration and training optional, quoted | Not documented | 1, 2 |
| Modules | 6 modules on Essentiel, 9 from Professionnel, CRM included | Modular, pick and choose; list on the pricing page (rendered in JavaScript) | 1, 2 |
| Online ordering | Web store with or without payment, cyclic menus, multi-store | Not documented | 1, 2 |
| Kitchen production | Production plans, purchase orders, BEOs, labels, GT-Photo app | Recipe sheets, purchasing needs, equipment and staff planning | 1, 2 |
| Delivery | Delivery reports, statuses, fees by postal code, GT-Delivery app | Not documented | 1, 2 |
| Invoicing and taxes | Payment links, QuickBooks bridge, native GST, QST and VAT | Complex quotes, invoicing; VAT | 1, 2 |
| MEV-WEB compliance (Québec) | Yes, through the Colossale POS integration, optional (pricing on request) | Not documented | 1, 2 |
| Interface language | French and English | French | 1, 2 |
| Support | Included, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern, team in Québec City | France; hours not documented | 1, 2 |
| Public reviews | Capterra: 2 listings without reviews (October 2026) | Capterra, GetApp, G2: 0 reviews | 3 |
What EventDesigner does well
- Equipment and staff logistics.
- A modular offer.
- A short, 20-minute presentation.
What Caterer Manager does differently
- Public prices.
- Online ordering and delivery included.
- One database, from the web to the kitchen.
Frequently asked questions
How much does EventDesigner cost?
The price is not published on its website; you must request a quote. The commitment is one year.
Does EventDesigner offer online ordering?
Its website does not document it.
Is CM suited to French taxes?
Native VAT, invoicing in euros excluding VAT; Factur-X electronic invoicing is coming.
Can I migrate from EventDesigner to Caterer Manager?
Yes. CM’s onboarding team transfers your data, optional and quoted, and trains your team.
Sources
- [1] gestiontraiteur.com, Pricing and Platform pages, accessed October 19, 2026.
- [2] eventdesigner.fr, home and pricing pages, accessed October 19, 2026.
- [3] capterra.com, g2.com and trustpilot.com, both products’ listings, accessed October 19, 2026.
Based on publicly available vendor information, October 2026. Trademarks belong to their owners.
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