Fretwell-Downing Hospitality
Catering Management Software Providers


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Latest News

Saffron Patient Ordering - Finally, a tablet every patient will be pleased to see.

Fretwell-Downing Hospitality, the creators of market leading Catering Management Software - Saffron, have released their new Saffron Patient Ordering module that is available as a standalone system or as part of an end to end Saffron Catering management solution this system is set to revolutionise the way patients order their meals whilst in Hospital.

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Increasing Student Footfall

With the evolution of customers comes the evolution of technology. Adapting your systems to changing eating habits is a must if your catering facilities are to increases both sales and revenue.

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Firm has Zest for Foreign Markets - Sheffield Telegraph

'SHEFFIELD catering software specialist Fretwell-Downing Hospitality has secured significant contracts with businesses in Japan and Russia.'

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National School Meals Week 7th - 11th Nov

NSMW is run by LACA, and is a great program that suppports and promotes healthy school meals.

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Responsibility Deal - Healthy Solutions

Fretwell-Downing Hospitality launches “Saffron as a Service” to assist caterers meet the Responsibility Deal.

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What the Hospitality Industry can learn from Retail

FDH talk to the Caterer and Hotelkeeper about how they believe the hospitality industry can learn a lot about emerging technologies from the retail industry.

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Coping With The Profit Squeeze

FDH gives pointers on how caterers can deal with the profit squeeze in the face of high food inflation in this month's Eat Out magazine.

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Rise in School Interest For Saffron

Schools that are starting to manage their own catering have been getting in touch with FDH to find out more about how Saffron Cuisine and how it can help them.

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For a smooth running catering business

Catering software designed for caterers by caterers to improve business performance

We specialise in catering management software that helps caterers, restaurant managers and foodservice operators to increase their profit margins and achieve greater control of their business.   

The design of our hospitality software is the result of over 30 years’ experience helping caterers improve efficiency, and the fact that all the members of our team have a complete understanding of how your business runs, particularly as they have all been catering managers or chefs themselves.

Saffron, our web-based software is available on a monthly subscription and can be operated as a complete management package or individual solutions according to your business need.  

How can we help you?

Help me improve my profitability How do I manage my food cost Show me how my business is performing Help me increase the customers I serve How do I nutritionally analyse my menus Show me how to manage my stock




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