In peaceful Tricht, owner Joop runs restaurant Uw Chef with heart and soul. What once began as a labour of love for cooking has grown into a place where Mediterranean flavours and Eastern influences come together on the plate. The à la carte menu is full of character, offering everything from tender spare ribs to refined seasonal dishes. No frills, no fuss - just good food, hospitality and enjoyment.
Two presses of the button, and it's sorted
For the past forty years, I thought: this is how it should be. Until two years ago, when I came into contact with Maty from Catermonkey. He told me that my entire work process would be turned upside down. I have to be honest: I didn't believe him at first. But now I know better.
Whereas quotations used to take days to prepare, they can now be completed in just a few clicks. "Over the past twenty years, many software suppliers have attempted to sell me something with the promise of 'everything taken care of at the touch of a button'. And each time, you would then spend weeks practising without any results. Catermonkey is the first one that really delivers."
More time at home to spend with the wife and the dog!
The difference is not only noticeable at work. "My wife loves Catermonkey because I'm suddenly home twice as much. And so does my dog - we now go for twice as many walks. That says it all, really."
The breakthrough came with the widgets and website
The real turning point came when our widgets went live and the website was optimised. Suddenly, requests were coming in from all directions. Only then did we realise how many opportunities we had missed over the years. We did everything in Word, Excel and sometimes on a beer mat - that felt completely normal to us.
Since then, things have calmed down. "My stress has shifted. It used to be about quotes, invoices that were left lying around, requests that we forgot about. Now that stress is gone. The only stress I still have? That Catermonkey can do so much more than I'm currently using it for. I want to get the most out of it. Faster, smarter, better."
No time to lose
It may sound as if I am attempting to promote Catermonkey. And perhaps that is somewhat the case. Because I observe many young individuals entering the market - and I advise them: do not make the same mistake as many caterers of my generation.
Stop calculating everything yourself, doubting, worrying. Just purchase a reliable package, such as Catermonkey, and let the software do the work for you. That way, you can focus on what really matters: hospitality, creativity, and welcoming guests.
Watch the video below featuring Joop from Uw Chef at our customer event, or take a look at the UwChef website!
