— For the restaurant catering leader, owner, or finance team
What should a restaurant separate when reviewing catering marketplace economics?
How to audit an ezCater or catering marketplace statement
Catering orders can mix food revenue, delivery charges, tips, marketplace commissions, promotions, refunds, and adjustments. Build the statement bridge first, then add restaurant-held delivery labor, packaging, driver, and food-cost evidence when calculating contribution. Keep gratuity and pass-through delivery amounts out of the commission denominator unless the agreement says otherwise.
Never86’d treats ezCater and other catering statements as an early-access validation track. The first result should explain observed statement math and missing evidence. It should not claim complete platform coverage, recovered cash, or contract noncompliance without the governing documents.
— What working formula does this answer use?
Observed catering channel contribution = eligible food sales − marketplace costs − restaurant-funded promotions − incremental fulfillment costs
— Field checks
- 01Separate statement categories and pass-throughs.
- 02Add restaurant-held fulfillment costs.
- 03Test contract rates only with the applicable agreement.
— Evidence to keep
- • Finalized catering statement
- • Order and fulfillment detail
- • Rate card or agreement when testing rates
Sources checked August 21, 2026. Independent operational guidance—not marketplace-endorsed legal, tax, or accounting advice. Read the evidence and corrections standard.