Start with the occasion
Private gatherings and business events have distinct introductions. A host can find the relevant questions without navigating a generic list of food options.
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Catering website design.A concept with character.
A catering website concept that guides hosts through event types, food direction and the details needed for a useful enquiry.
Illustrative conceptWebsite & content direction
An original study for an imagined business. Concept names and logos are intentionally blurred. This is not a client project or a claim about business results.
Business typeCatering
Study scopeDesign · Structure · Content
Concept identity
An olive-and-linen split layout pairs an inviting food illustration with direct event-planning copy. Clear section breaks help hosts move from inspiration to the specifics of an enquiry.
01 / The starting pointA website with
A website with
a clear job to do.
The imagined brief
An imagined catering business serves hosts planning different kinds of gathering. The website needs to make the offer understandable before a detailed menu discussion: what kinds of occasion fit, how the service is shaped and which event details help the first conversation.
The customer challenge
A large food gallery does not explain the practical scope of catering. The design gives event context and service arrangements as much attention as the visual appeal of the food.
02 / The design directionCharacter in
Character in
the details.
The split composition, colour palette and type direction give its visual identity. These choices support the way a customer explores the business.
Type & tone / Clear contemporary typeGood food.
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Explain the service around the food
The content model allows for confirmed serving formats, setup arrangements and responsibilities. These details would be agreed with the actual business rather than assumed from the menu.
Ask for enough event context
The enquiry requests date, broad location, guest estimate and the kind of occasion. It is presented as a starting point, not confirmation of availability or a fixed quotation.
03 / In your handConsidered for
Considered for
a smaller screen.
Event-type choices become full-width rows. The enquiry is broken into clear labelled fields, with optional detail kept separate from the minimum information needed to begin.
Sample website copy
Start with the people around the table
The occasion helps shape the food, the format and the practical details. Tell us what you are planning, where it will happen and how you want it to feel. Those starting points make a menu conversation more useful.
04 / The page planA place for every
A place for every
useful detail.
This proposed five-page structure follows the customer’s questions. Each page has a distinct purpose, with clear routes between discovering the business, understanding the offer and making contact.
01
Home
Introduce the catering approach and occasion routes.
02
Private occasions
Explain the proposed service for personal gatherings.
03
Business events
Describe the context and requirements of work-related events.
04
Food direction
Show sample menu structure using confirmed content.
05
Plan an occasion
Collect the initial event details for a conversation.
05 / Content & discoveryUseful to people.
Useful to people.
Clear to search.
Occasion-specific pages would explain genuine services and link to the food approach. The website should distinguish examples from an agreed proposal, keeping locality and service claims accurate.
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Proposed content topics for this imagined business, rather than measured search volumes or ranking claims.
01Why ask about the occasion before showing a menu?
Guest numbers, setting and serving style influence what is practical. The website can still provide inspiration, but the enquiry should establish the context before implying a complete catering proposal.
02Can sample menus be included?
Yes, with clear status and wording supplied by the caterer. Samples should not imply guaranteed availability, pricing or dietary suitability for an event that has not been discussed.
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