Byte for caterers
Catering software for school caterers
Byte gives school caterers a platform for running modern education catering services across sites, contracts and teams. It brings together service, ordering, payments and reporting so catering teams can operate efficiently and evidence performance clearly.
Features for caterers
A focused selection of Byte features that are especially relevant for caterers - not an exhaustive list of everything Byte can do.
Menu & dietary information
Publish clear menu information with allergens, dietary flags and nutritional details where available, helping pupils, parents and staff make informed choices.
Kitchen workflows
Give catering teams practical tools for daily service, including make lists, pack lists, class lists and labels for prepacked for direct sale (PPDS) items.
Multi-site administration
Manage menus, users, sites, policies and configuration in one place - with roles and permissions that support central control across multiple schools, contracts and locations.
Bespoke workflows & white labelling
Adapt Byte to your service model with bespoke workflows, branding and integrations - supporting contract-specific requirements and helping you stand out in competitive tenders.
Reporting & insights
Dashboards, AI-assisted exploration and exports - giving leaders clear visibility of uptake, spend and performance across sites.
Integrations via Fusion
Connect core MIS data through Fusion, including pupils, staff, groups, photos, attendance, allergens and entitlements, alongside other trusted data sources that support ordering, EPOS and reporting. Where required, write-back can also be supported.
Partner API access
Give authorised caterer systems controlled access to agreed parts of Byte's API, so your own platforms, reporting tools and operational workflows can connect directly with Byte.
FAQ
Does Byte work when the internet is slow or down?
Byte is designed for real school environments. Native apps and clients support offline-capable workflows where it matters for service, so you can keep operating through patchy connectivity and sync when you’re back online.
Can Byte connect to our payment provider?
Yes. Through our integration with Pebble, Byte connects to a wide range of school payment and finance systems, including platforms like ParentPay, SchoolMoney, ParentMail, PS Financials, Xero, and Sage. This gives you flexible options to work with your existing setup without needing to change providers.
How does pricing work?
Pricing depends on scale (sites, terminals, options such as pre-ordering and MIS). The ballpark tool on this page gives an indicative figure; our team will confirm scope, licensing, and any setup work on a formal quote.
How do we get help or training?
North27 provides support for Byte customers. You can also reach the wider help desk for product questions. For larger rollouts we can discuss training and go-live planning with your team.
Can we control how often Byte is updated?
Yes. Byte offers a flexible approach to updates, so you can choose what works best for your organisation. You can stay on a stable, termly release cycle with predictable updates, or opt into earlier releases to access new features sooner. This means you can balance stability with innovation depending on your needs.
Can you migrate our existing data?
Yes. Using our in-house platform Fusion, our integrations team will work with you to extract, transform, and import your existing data into Byte. We support migrations from a wide range of systems and tailor the process to your setup.
