Free invoice generator for caterers

Invoice for per-head catering, staff, and rentals with a deposit in under a minute. No sign-up, unlimited, and private.

Your business

Add your logo to the invoice header.

Bill to

Invoice details

Line items

DescriptionQtyPriceAmount

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Make an invoice in 4 steps

  1. 1

    Add your details

    Your business and your client β€” that's it.

  2. 2

    Add line items

    Quantity Γ— price totals automatically.

  3. 3

    Currency, tax & discount

    Plus shipping or a deposit if you need them.

  4. 4

    Download the PDF

    One click. No sign-up, nothing uploaded.

Why Plainvo

The honest comparison most invoice tools won't show you.

PlainvoMost free generatorsInvoicing apps
Sign-up requiredNoOften (email/account)Yes
Invoice limitUnlimitedOften cappedCapped on free tier
Your dataStays in your browserUploaded to their serversStored on their servers
PriceFree Β· $12 onceFree β†’ subscription$9–$30 / month
WatermarkNoneSometimesSometimes
Payment feesNoneVariesOften 3%+ per payment

Invoicing for caterers

Events are easy to bill cleanly when each piece is its own line β€” food per head, service staff, rentals, and travel. Take a deposit and the balance due updates automatically, switch to a quote when you are still pricing the event, and download a polished PDF.

Typical catering line items

Frequently asked questions

How do I bill per head for an event?

Set the food line's quantity to the guest count and the price to your per-person rate β€” for example 40 guests at $28 β€” and the total calculates itself. Add service staff, rentals, and travel as separate lines so the client sees the full picture.

How should I handle the deposit for booking a date?

Enter the deposit in the deposit/amount-paid field and the balance due updates automatically. Many caterers invoice the deposit first to secure the date, then send a final invoice showing the deposit already paid before the event.

What if the final guest count changes before the event?

Send a quote first while numbers are still moving, then issue the invoice once the count is confirmed. You only need to update the quantity on the food line and the totals, staff, and rentals adjust around it.

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